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tleneck Problems encountered To prove stability, safety and the quality of the molecule testing it through various clinical trials is required; clinical trials are lengthy and expensive. In addition, the process is long (between 15 and 20 years) and expensive (various estimates place the cost between USD 500 million and USD 1 billion)238. Industry-wide preference for technologyintensive discovery. nts (Marketing) Special marketing of purported properties requires the compilation of reasons for efficacy, sustainability and quality and each of these features need specialised proof, tests and certifications. nts (Safety) Prerequisites of following regulations have to be fulfilled and services for this supplied to evaluate product safety. Limitations to existing knowledge about prolonged use of compounds and its effect on health. High dependence on import partly due to Stage in value chain Product Development Discovery & Research Marketing & Selling Marketing & Selling Manufacture gy Sector” Presentation at the conference “Biodiversity and Genetic Resources of the Deep Sea” - ITLOS, Hamburg. 169

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