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2023-03-08Press coverage

eBketone recognized in a UK review of ketone monitors

At the time of this announcement, the UK review website BestReviews.Guide had tested blood ketone monitors on the market and selected its ten best monitors worldwide. eBketone took first place; together with its derivative versions, it occupied all three top positions.
eBketone recognized in a UK review of ketone monitors
2023-01-10Press coverage

eBuricacid featured in a US uric acid monitor review

At the time of this announcement, eBuricacid and its derivative versions had been ranked third and fifth among the world’s best uric acid monitors by the US consumer review website Don’t Waste Your Money.
eBuricacid featured in a US uric acid monitor review
2022-08-02Events

2022 Beauty, Skincare & Biotech Expo

CORESENCE participated in the 2022 Asia Beauty, Skincare and Biotechnology Health Expo.
2022 Beauty, Skincare & Biotech Expo
2022-07-12Events

2022 Taipei Spring International Beauty Expo

CORESENCE participated in the 2022 Taipei Spring International Beauty Expo.
2022 Taipei Spring International Beauty Expo
2021-05-24Events

2021 Taipei Spring International Beauty Expo

CORESENCE participated in the Taipei Spring International Beauty Expo, strengthening relationships and establishing new business contacts with exhibitors and visitors. It also presented cosmetics and skincare products, innovative packaging solutions, and insights into market trends.
2021 Taipei Spring International Beauty Expo
2021-02-26Press coverage

Commercial Times: Visgeneer’s blue-ocean strategy takes operations to the next level

The Commercial Times special report on epidemic prevention featured the article “Visgeneer’s blue-ocean strategy delivers results, taking operations to the next level.”
Commercial Times: Visgeneer’s blue-ocean strategy takes operations to the next level
2021-02-26Press coverage

Commercial Times: Visgeneer’s blue-ocean strategy delivers light at the end of the tunnel

The Commercial Times, page C4, “Affluent Living / Industry and Economy,” featured the article “Visgeneer’s blue-ocean strategy delivers results: light at the end of the tunnel.”
Commercial Times: Visgeneer’s blue-ocean strategy delivers light at the end of the tunnel
2021-02-09Events

2020 Taipei Winter Beauty Expo

CORESENCE participated in the Taipei Beauty Expo, strengthening relationships and establishing new business contacts with exhibitors and visitors. It also presented cosmetics and skincare products, innovative packaging solutions, and insights into market trends.
2020 Taipei Winter Beauty Expo
2020-07-30Press coverage

Commercial Times: Visgeneer subsidiary completes new factory with promising prospects

The Commercial Times, page A18, “Smart Healthcare,” featured the article “Visgeneer subsidiary completes new factory, with promising prospects.”
Commercial Times: Visgeneer subsidiary completes new factory with promising prospects
2020-02-27Press coverage

Commercial Times: Visgeneer tea tree products support public health

The Commercial Times “Smart Industries” section featured the article “Visgeneer’s tea tree products support public health.”
Commercial Times: Visgeneer tea tree products support public health
2019-12-10Press coverage

Commercial Times: Visgeneer targets new blue-ocean markets with new technologies

The Commercial Times, page C1, “Industry and Economy Focus,” featured the article “Visgeneer targets new blue-ocean markets and builds new technologies.”
Commercial Times: Visgeneer targets new blue-ocean markets with new technologies
2019-12-05Press coverage

Commercial Times: Visgeneer develops new technologies for blue-ocean markets

The Commercial Times “Biotechnology Highlights” section featured the article “Visgeneer develops new technologies and positions itself in blue-ocean markets.”
Commercial Times: Visgeneer develops new technologies for blue-ocean markets
2019-11-18Events

2019 MEDICA International Medical Trade Fair

Visgeneer participated in MEDICA 2019 in Düsseldorf, Germany, presenting its newly developed blood ketone and uric acid monitoring systems to an international audience. The announcement described the systems as compact, accurate and fast, and as requiring the world’s lowest blood sample volume, and reported recognition and praise from attendees.
2019 MEDICA International Medical Trade Fair
2019-05-29Brand updates

CORESENCE wins Gold at the 2019 Monde Selection quality awards

Congratulations to CORESENCE on receiving a Gold Award at the 2019 Monde Selection quality awards.
CORESENCE wins Gold at the 2019 Monde Selection quality awards
2018-12-12Company announcements

MOHW voluntary cosmetics GMP certificate received (historical record)

The company obtained a certificate for the voluntary Good Manufacturing Practice program for cosmetics from the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
2018-02-20Press coverage

UK Best Advisor evaluates eBwell blood glucose meter accuracy

The UK website BEST ADVISOR evaluated the best blood glucose meters in the UK. According to the announcement, Visgeneer’s eBwell was recognized for producing the most accurate readings in the evaluation.
UK Best Advisor evaluates eBwell blood glucose meter accuracy
2017-06-29Press coverage

Commercial Times: Visgeneer prepares for growth and a listing application next Q1

The Commercial Times “Company Updates” section featured the article “Visgeneer prepares for its next leap, plans listing application in Q1 next year.”
Commercial Times: Visgeneer prepares for growth and a listing application next Q1
2017-06-19Press coverage

PharmaBoardroom: Interview with Ken-Shwo Dai

Interview in the UK publication PharmaBoardroom: Ken-Shwo Dai — President and CEO, Visgeneer, Taiwan.
PharmaBoardroom: Interview with Ken-Shwo Dai
2016-11-16Events

2016 Cosmoprof Asia Hong Kong

Visgeneer participated in Cosmoprof Asia 2016, presenting its newly developed, high-quality CORESENCE skincare products to an international audience and receiving recognition and praise from attendees.
2016 Cosmoprof Asia Hong Kong
2016-10-13Press coverage

Commercial Times: Visgeneer’s strong innovation momentum

The Commercial Times, page A22, “Industry Focus,” featured the article “Visgeneer: strong momentum in innovation.”
Commercial Times: Visgeneer’s strong innovation momentum
2016-05-26Press coverage

Commercial Times: Visgeneer, a rising star in biotechnology

The Commercial Times, page C5, “Finance and Wealth Management,” featured the article “Visgeneer: a rising star.”
Commercial Times: Visgeneer, a rising star in biotechnology
2015-03-20Events

2015 Italian Beauty Exhibition

Visgeneer participated in the 2015 beauty exhibition in Italy, presenting its newly developed, high-quality CORESENCE skincare products to an international audience and receiving recognition and praise from attendees.
2015 Italian Beauty Exhibition
2015-02-25Press coverage

Commercial Times: Visgeneer accelerates production capacity development

The Commercial Times, page C8, “Industry Focus,” featured the article “Visgeneer steps up progress on products and production capacity.”
Commercial Times: Visgeneer accelerates production capacity development
2015-02-15Events

Upcoming participation in Italian beauty exhibition, March 20–23, 2015

Visgeneer announced its participation in the 2015 beauty exhibition in Italy, scheduled for March 20–23, 2015, and welcomed visitors from all sectors.
2015-01-30Press coverage

Economic Daily News: Visgeneer factory topping-out, completion expected in Q2

The Economic Daily News, page A19, “Business Activities,” featured the article “Visgeneer’s new factory holds topping-out ceremony, completion expected in Q2.”
2015-01-29Press coverage

Commercial Times: Visgeneer factory topping-out, completion expected in Q2

The Commercial Times featured the article “Visgeneer’s new factory holds topping-out ceremony, completion expected in Q2.”
2014-10-24Events

Upcoming participation in MEDICA 2014 in Düsseldorf, Germany

Visgeneer announced its participation in MEDICA 2014 in Düsseldorf, Germany, scheduled for November 12–15, 2014, and welcomed visitors from all sectors.
2014-10-24Events

Upcoming participation in Cosmoprof Asia 2014

Visgeneer announced its participation in Cosmoprof Asia 2014, scheduled for November 12–14, 2014, and welcomed visitors from all sectors.
2014-07-22Press coverage

Commercial Times: Visgeneer breaks ground on new factory on July 19

The Commercial Times published a report about the company titled “Visgeneer purchases land for major capacity expansion; new factory breaks ground on July 19.”
Commercial Times: Visgeneer breaks ground on new factory on July 19
2014-07-22Press coverage

Economic Daily News: Distinguished guests attend Visgeneer factory groundbreaking

The Economic Daily News, page C1, “Securities and Industry,” published a report about the company titled “Visgeneer’s new factory groundbreaking draws distinguished guests.”
Economic Daily News: Distinguished guests attend Visgeneer factory groundbreaking
2014-07-19Press coverage

Hsinchu City news: Groundbreaking ceremony for Visgeneer’s new factory

A city government news report covered the company’s new factory groundbreaking ceremony, noting that Mayor Hsu Ming-tsai attended by invitation on July 19.
2014-06-24Press coverage

Commercial Times: Glucose meter specialist Visgeneer expands into health foods

The Commercial Times published a report about the company titled “Blood glucose meter specialist Visgeneer further expands into health foods.”
Commercial Times: Glucose meter specialist Visgeneer expands into health foods
2014-05-26Press coverage

Commercial Times: Strong orders drive land acquisition and capacity expansion

The Commercial Times “Stocks and Securities” section published a report about the company titled “Strong orders drive Visgeneer to buy land for major capacity expansion.”
Commercial Times: Strong orders drive land acquisition and capacity expansion
2014-04-14Press coverage

Commercial Times: Visgeneer meets stock dividend target for two consecutive years

The Commercial Times “Stock Market Highlights” section published a report about the company titled “Visgeneer meets stock dividend targets for two consecutive years.”
Commercial Times: Visgeneer meets stock dividend target for two consecutive years
2014-03-30Press coverage

Commercial Times: Strong performance as Visgeneer plans OTC listing application

The Commercial Times “Healthy Living” section published a report about the company titled “Visgeneer posts strong performance, plans OTC listing application this year.”
2014-01-22Press coverage

Commercial Times: Visgeneer develops remote care to drive sales

The Commercial Times “Health and Wellness” section published a report about the company titled “Visgeneer develops remote care to drive sales.”
Commercial Times: Visgeneer develops remote care to drive sales
2014-01-09Press coverage

Commercial Times: Diversified earnings support Visgeneer’s business outlook

The Commercial Times “Stock Market Vanguard” section published a report about the company titled “Diversified earnings brighten Visgeneer’s operating outlook.”
Commercial Times: Diversified earnings support Visgeneer’s business outlook
2013-11-21Press coverage

Commercial Times: Visgeneer enters the health and wellness market

China Times online published a Commercial Times industry supplement report about the company titled “Visgeneer enters the health and wellness market.”
2013-10-31Press coverage

Commercial Times: Visgeneer specializes in blood glucose meters

China Times online published a Commercial Times industry supplement report about the company titled “Visgeneer specializes in blood glucose meters.”
2013-10-24Company announcements

Company shares listed on the Emerging Stock Board (historical record)

The company’s shares began trading on the Emerging Stock Board.
2013-05-27Company announcements

Cosmetics factory receives ISO 22716:2007 certification (historical record)

The company’s cosmetics factory obtained ISO 22716:2007 certification.
2012-06-14Press coverage

Economic Daily News: Visgeneer glucose meters and test strips grow 50% annually

The Economic Daily News “Medical and Senior Care” supplement published a report about the company titled “Visgeneer’s blood glucose meters and test strips achieve 50% annual growth.”
2012-02-07Press coverage

Trade Insight: Ken-Shwo Dai leads Visgeneer toward biotechnology opportunities

Issue 334 of the biweekly Trade Insight featured the article “Ken-Shwo Dai leads Visgeneer toward a promising future in biotechnology.”
Trade Insight: Ken-Shwo Dai leads Visgeneer toward biotechnology opportunities
2011-02-01Company announcements

Beijing Kangda Bainian becomes mainland China distributor (historical record)

From this date, Beijing Kangda Bainian Biotechnology Co., Ltd. became the company’s sole general distributor for blood glucose meters and test strips in mainland China, with full responsibility for sales, after-sales service and logistics distribution.
2010-12-09Press coverage

Economic Daily News: Visgeneer zeaxanthin opens doors to the US market

The Economic Daily News “Industry Opportunities” section published a report on the company’s zeaxanthin development titled “Visgeneer’s zeaxanthin opens doors to the US market.”
Economic Daily News: Visgeneer zeaxanthin opens doors to the US market
2010-02-22Company announcements

Vigenent receives emerging important strategic industry approval

Vigenent Biotechnology Co., Ltd., the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, received an approval letter from the Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs, confirming eligibility as an emerging important strategic industry. (Reference: 工證化字第0990143010號)
2010-02-22Company announcements

Visgeneer receives emerging important strategic industry approval

The company received an approval letter from the Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs, confirming eligibility as an emerging important strategic industry. (Reference: 工證化字第09801039840號)
2010-02-09Company announcements

Vigenent biomedical park investment project approved

The application by Vigenent Biotechnology Co., Ltd., the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, for an investment project in the Biomedical Park of Hsinchu Science Park was approved at the 103rd meeting of the Science Park Review Committee of the National Science Council, Executive Yuan.
2010-02-01Press coverage

ITRI interview: Visgeneer charts its own path in blood glucose meter development

The company’s general manager, Ken-Shwo Dai, was interviewed by the Industrial Technology Research Institute. The interview appeared in the February 2010 issue of Industrial Technology and Information Monthly under the title “Making blood glucose meters ‘bigger’ and ‘smaller’: Visgeneer charts its own path.”
2009-11-23Press coverage

Economic Daily News interview: Technology opens opportunities in biotechnology

The company’s general manager, Ken-Shwo Dai, was interviewed by the Economic Daily News. The interview appeared in its “Business Intelligence” section under the title “Technological advantages open up the biotechnology market.”
Economic Daily News interview: Technology opens opportunities in biotechnology
2009-10-28Research milestones

Visgeneer receives award for outstanding innovation and R&D

The company received an award for outstanding innovation and R&D at an ICT industry advisory program results presentation organized by the Department of Industrial Technology, Ministry of Economic Affairs. Chairman Ken-Shwo Dai was also invited to share the company’s success story at the event.
2009-10-27Company announcements

Shareholders approve spin-off to establish a new company

An extraordinary shareholders’ meeting approved a spin-off to establish a new, wholly owned subsidiary.
2009-10-27Press coverage

Economic Daily News: Visgeneer develops cost-competitive macular pigment-producing bacteria

The company’s general manager, Ken-Shwo Dai, was interviewed by the Economic Daily News. The interview appeared in its industry and technology supplement under the title “With cost advantages, Visgeneer develops a bacterial strain for macular pigment and enters the biotechnology market.”
2009-09-17Research milestones

SBIR project awarded for macular pigment applications of Olleya marilimosa

The company was awarded a 2009 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project by the Department of Industrial Technology, Ministry of Economic Affairs. Project title: “Development of applications and functions of macular pigment from Olleya marilimosa and investigation of optimal mass-production conditions.”
2009-09-04Company announcements

Blood glucose meters and test strips awarded Indian government tender

The company’s medical devices — blood glucose meters and blood glucose test strips — won an Indian government tender.
2009-08-26Research milestones

Blood glucose and uric acid correlation study with Wei Gong Memorial Hospital

On August 24, 2009, Wei-Gong Memorial Hospital’s Institutional Review Board approved a collaborative research project with the company. The project was titled “Analysis of the correlation between blood glucose concentration and uric acid concentration in patients with diabetes.”
2009-08-19Company announcements

Ministry of Economic Affairs issues strategic industry completion certificate

The company obtained a completion certificate for an emerging important strategic industry from the Ministry of Economic Affairs. (Reference: 工中字第09805024190號)
2009-05-06Research milestones

Patent obtained for a portable rechargeable talking biosensor

The company obtained utility model patent certificate No. 1214002 from the State Intellectual Property Office of the People’s Republic of China. Title: “Portable rechargeable voice biosensor.”
2009-03-01Brand updates

CORESENCE skincare approved for sales through Chunghwa Post channels

The company’s CoreSence skincare range passed Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd.’s review and was approved for sale through post office channels.
2008-08-08Company announcements

Factory and office premises acquired on Gongdao 5th Road, Hsinchu

To meet business and production needs, the company purchased factory and office premises on Gongdao 5th Road in Hsinchu City.
2008-07-30Company announcements

New product categories added to strategic industry investment plan

The Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs, approved the addition of product categories to the company’s emerging important strategic industry investment plan originally approved on January 23, 2008, under reference 工證化字第09600967610號. (Approval reference: 工化字第09700612140號)
2008-07-28Events

Visgeneer participates in the AACC exhibition in the United States

The company participated in the 2008 AACC medical device exhibition in the United States from July 28 to August 1, 2008. Its blood glucose meters and three-in-one multifunction home testing devices received a positive response.
2008-06-09Company announcements

Directors and supervisors elected at shareholders’ meeting

The company’s annual shareholders’ meeting elected directors and supervisors. Taiwan Fertilizer Co., Ltd. secured one director seat and one supervisor seat.
2008-06-06Press coverage

Economic Daily News: Visgeneer expects a return to profitability this year

The Economic Daily News published the report “Visgeneer expects to turn profitable this year.”
Economic Daily News: Visgeneer expects a return to profitability this year
2008-02-22Company announcements

Blood glucose analyzer receives medical device registration in mainland China

The company’s blood glucose analyzer obtained medical device product registration from the State Food and Drug Administration of the People’s Republic of China.
2008-01-23Company announcements

Approval received for emerging important strategic industry status

The company received an approval letter from the Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs, confirming eligibility as an emerging important strategic industry. (Reference: 工證化字第09600967610號)
2007-11-26Company announcements

Additional directors elected at extraordinary shareholders’ meeting

An extraordinary shareholders’ meeting elected Taiwan Fertilizer Co., Ltd. to an additional seat on the company’s board of directors.
2007-11-14Events

Visgeneer participates in MEDICA 2007 in Düsseldorf, Germany

The company participated in the MEDICA 2007 medical equipment exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany, from November 14 to 17, 2007.
2007-05-17Company announcements

Completion certificate received for emerging important strategic industry status

The company obtained a completion certificate for an emerging important strategic industry from the Ministry of Economic Affairs. (Reference: 工中字第09605022930)
2007-03-02Company announcements

Blood glucose meter factory passes medical device GMP inspection

The company’s blood glucose meter factory passed Taiwan’s medical device Good Manufacturing Practice inspection. (GMP registration No. 0960302217)
2007-02-27Research milestones

Clinical research agreement signed with Hsinchu Hospital

Following approval by the Institutional Review Board of the Department of Health’s Hsinchu Hospital on February 8, 2007, the company signed a collaborative research agreement on February 27, 2007.
2007-01-15Company announcements

eBsensor blood glucose meter kit receives CE0123 market authorization (historical record)

The company’s eBsensor blood glucose meter kit obtained authorization for sale as a medical device in the European Union. (CE0123)
2007-01-15Company announcements

Medical device factory receives ISO 13485:2003 certification (historical record)

The company’s medical device factory obtained ISO 13485:2003 certification.
2006-12-28Company announcements

eBsensor blood glucose meter receives FDA 510(k) clearance K062555 (historical record)

The eBsensor blood glucose meter kit obtained medical device marketing clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration. (510(k) No. K062555)
2006-12-15Company announcements

Cosmetics factory receives ISO 9001:2000 certification (historical record)

The company’s cosmetics factory obtained ISO 9001:2000 certification from TUV PS.
2006-12-11Research milestones

SBIR project awarded for research into T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma mechanisms

The company received a 2006 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the Department of Industrial Technology, Ministry of Economic Affairs, under the program encouraging SMEs to develop new technologies. Project title: “Research into the mechanisms of carcinogenesis in T-lymphoblastic lymphoma.”
2006-11-27Company announcements

Blood glucose meter complies with EN61010-1:2001 (historical record)

The blood glucose meter achieved compliance with EN 61010-1 (2001).
2006-11-25Company announcements

Blood glucose meter complies with EN61326-1 (historical record)

The blood glucose meter achieved compliance with EN 61326-1.
2006-10-23Company announcements

Approval received for emerging important strategic industry status

The company received an approval letter from the Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs, confirming eligibility as an emerging important strategic industry. (Reference: 工證化字第09500828690號)
2006-09-21Research milestones

eBsensor clinical study published in Clinica Chimica Acta

A clinical study of the eBsensor blood glucose meter was published in Clin Chim Acta under the title “Clinical evaluation of the eBsensor hand-held blood glucose monitoring system.”
2006-08-15Company announcements

Blood glucose meter complies with EN60601-1 (historical record)

The blood glucose meter achieved compliance with EN 60601-1 (1990) + A1 (1993) + A2 (1995) + A13 (1996).
2006-08-14Company announcements

Blood glucose meter complies with EN60601-1-2 (historical record)

The blood glucose meter achieved compliance with EN 60601-1-2:2000.