NEW YORK, NY--(MARKET WIRE)--Jun 7, 2007 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued Chembio Diagnostic, Inc. (OTC BB:CEMI.OB - News) a license to manufacture and market a rapid diagnostic test developed by Chembio for the detection of tuberculosis in non-human primates -- specifically, Rhesus macaques and Cynomologus macaques. The licensure is an important initial milestone for Chembio, both for developing a line of veterinary tuberculosis products and for having been granted a USDA manufacturing facility license; the facility license could facilitate new veterinary product development, manufacturing and licensure opportunities.
