Directa Plus Regulatory News (DCTA)

22 November 2016

Directa Plus plc

("Directa Plus" or the "Company")

Directa Plus Achieves ISO 14001:2015 Certification

Further independent recognition of environmental credentials of proprietary production process

Directa Plus (AIM: DCTA), a producer and supplier of graphene-based products for use in consumer and industrial markets, is pleased to announce that it has received ISO 14001:2015 certification following an assessment of its environmental management system.

The accreditation covers the Company's production and commercialisation of pristine graphene nanoplatelets and graphene-based products of different morphologies. It also covers the research and development of new industrial applications of graphene, and the development of eco-efficient production processes and products of graphene.

ISO 14001:2015 is part of a family of standards developed by the International Organisation for Standardisation. It specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that an organisation can use to enhance its environmental performance. The certification confirms that environmental impact is being continuously monitored and improved.

Giulio Cesareo, Chief Executive Officer of Directa Plus, said: "We are pleased to have been accredited with this ISO standard, which serves as excellent recognition of our eco-friendly credentials. We take our environmental responsibilities seriously and pride ourselves on developing graphene-based products that are natural, chemical-free and sustainably produced. This certification, together with the ISO 9001 accreditation achieved earlier this year, demonstrates to our customers that we work in a safe, reliable, respectful way."

The official certificate can be viewed on the Awards & Certificates page of the Directa Plus website: http://directa-plus.com/Awards.asp

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About Directa Plus

Directa Plus is one of the largest producers and suppliers of graphene-based products for use in consumer and industrial markets worldwide. By incorporating Directa Plus' unique graphene blends, identified by the G+ brand, its customers can enhance the performance of their end products without significantly increasing their cost. Directa Plus graphene-based products are natural, chemical-free, sustainably produced and tailored to specific customer requirements for commercial applications such as smart textiles, tyres, composite materials and environmental solutions.

Established in 2005, the Company has a patented technology process and a scalable and exportable manufacturing model. It produces graphene-based products at its own factory in Lomazzo, Italy, and can set up additional production at customer locations to reduce transport costs, waste and time-to-utilisation. Directa Plus partners with customers to enable them to offer the high-performance benefits of graphene in their own products.