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DES MOINES, Iowa, U.S. (January 13, 2026) – Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, announces that Brazil’s regulatory authority, Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA), has authorized the extended use of lutein from Tagetes erecta flowers in food supplements for children and adolescents ages nine to 18. Kemin is proud of its contribution to this important regulatory milestone, a development that represents a major step forward in supporting lifelong eye and brain health for Brazilian families.

While traditional nutrition often focuses only on essential vitamins and minerals, FloraGLO Lutein delivers a science-backed upgrade as a multisystem approach to eye and brain health that helps children and teens thrive in today’s screen-saturated, cognitively demanding world.

This approach was proven in a revolutionary clinical study of preadolescent and adolescent children that highlighted the impact of FloraGLO Lutein on two interdependent biological systems, showing measurable benefits in reducing eye fatigue and improving cognitive functions.

“Young people today face increasing screen time and selective eating habits, which can leave critical nutritional gaps,” said Rosemeire Shiraishi, Country Manager – South America, Kemin Human Nutrition and Health. “FloraGLO Lutein helps address these gaps by providing targeted support for developing eyes and minds, including protection against harmful blue light and reinforcement of cognitive resilience.”

Backed by over 100 peer-reviewed publications and trusted by eye-care professionals worldwide, FloraGLO Lutein continues to lead the field as the most clinically studied lutein brand—setting the standard for future innovation across all ages and life stages.

“ANVISA’s authorization follows a rigorous scientific and regulatory evaluation, to which FloraGLO’s science, safety, and quality were major contributors,” said Bárbara Mião, Regulatory Affairs Manager – Latin America, Kemin Human Nutrition and Health. “This milestone reinforces our commitment to delivering trusted, high-impact solutions for every stage of life, and we’re very proud to expand FloraGLO’s reach to support families across Brazil.”

Click here to read the authorization, and click here to learn more about enhancing eye, brain, skin, and maternal health formulations with FloraGLO Lutein.

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About Kemin Industries

Kemin Industries (www.kemin.com) is a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services. The company supplies over 500 specialty ingredients for human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textile, biofuel, and animal vaccine industries.

For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offer product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety, and efficacy of food, feed, and health-related products.

Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 3,300 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.
 

Media Contact:
Marco Teixeira, Regional Marketing Specialist – EMEA and LATAM | marco.teixeira@kemin.com