Thankcome with ACC to Expand the Global Certification Landscape for Next-Generation Probiotics
May 29, 2026 – Thankcome Biological Science and Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of Perfect Group Corp., Ltd., stock code: 603059, hereinafter referred to as "Thankcome") and Anchor Center for Certification (a subsidiary of LMS Compliance Ltd., stock code: SGX: LMS, hereinafter referred to as "ACC") have signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The two parties will focus on deep collaboration in the global certification of next-generation probiotics, jointly breaking through international compliance barriers and empowering next-generation probiotics to enter global markets. This strategic partnership not only addresses the trend of probiotic globalization but also represents a major strategic move to facilitate the industrialization of next-generation probiotics and enable high-quality overseas expansion.
Seizing the Golden Opportunity of Next-Generation Probiotics and Solving the Certification Challenge for Overseas Expansion
As an upgraded iteration of traditional probiotics, next-generation probiotics are developed using cutting-edge technologies such as gut microbiome science and high-throughput screening. With advantages including precise mechanisms of action, high human compatibility, and diverse functional applications, they effectively address the limitations of traditional probiotics (e.g., weak colonization ability and single function) and have become a core competitive track in the global microecological health industry.
However, as the global health industry becomes more regulated, market access standards in various countries are becoming increasingly stringent. Core patented strain resources and standardized international compliance qualifications have become key thresholds for companies seeking overseas market expansion. The strong partnership between Thankcome and ACC precisely meets this industry need, aligning with mainstream global market access standards to jointly address the pain points of certifying Chinese next-generation probiotics for export.
Complementary Core Strengths to Build an International Compliance System
Under this strategic cooperation, both parties will leverage their respective strengths to create efficient, two-way empowerment:
Thankcome (deep expertise in probiotic R&D and industrialization): Committed to the mission of “letting probiotics better serve human health,” Thankcome has long focused on probiotic strain R&D, formulation optimization, technological innovation, and large-scale production. With a robust industrialization system and a professional R&D team, Thankcome strives to solve technical challenges in the probiotic industry and consistently deliver high-quality, high-viability, and highly adaptable probiotic products.
ACC (Safeguarding Global Compliance Certification): As an internationally specialized comprehensive quality testing and compliance service provider, ACC has deep knowledge of market access standards and application procedures for food and biological products across different countries. With well-established service systems for safety assessment, efficacy validation, and cross-border certification, ACC provides standardized and professional technical support for probiotic companies aiming to go global.
Achieving Industry Milestones and Demonstrating Strong Export Capabilities
Thankcome and ACC have already built a solid foundation of collaboration in tackling international certifications, having secured several globally recognized, industry‑milestone accreditations:
October 2024: AKK PROBIO inactivated strain received China’s first GRAS certification for an AKK strain.
February 2025: AKK PROBIO live strain obtained GRAS certification, making it the world’s first AKK strain with dual GRAS certifications (live + inactivated).
August 2025: Weizmannia coagulans BC01 received China’s first FDA GRAS certification.
May 2026: AKK PROBIO achieved another major breakthrough in its global expansion by securing the U.S. FDA NDI certification, becoming China’s first AKK strain recognized by the FDA.
These achievements—from “zero to one” to broad-based success—fully demonstrate the proven ability of Thankcome and ACC to jointly tackle international compliance certification.
Looking Ahead: Leading with Standards and Empowering Chinese Probiotics to Go Global
The signing of this strategic agreement marks the beginning of a comprehensive, deeper phase of cooperation between Thankcome and ACC.
Going forward, the two companies will combine their strengths in R&D, production, and compliance certification to steadily advance the standardization and overseas certification of next-generation probiotic products. They will continue to improve the compliance system for probiotic exports, helping Chinese next-generation probiotics enhance their international recognition and competitiveness, so that high-quality Chinese strains can truly shine on the world stage.
