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Amyris has monitored Hurricane Florence closely and provided an update on the safety of its employees and the condition of its Leland, NC production facility, which is used by Amyris's joint venture, Aprinnova. Power and connectivity remained lost in the local area, slowing efforts to communicate with employees. So far, nearly all have reported to be safe with family and loved ones. Following an initial assessment of the plant, the hurricane does not appear to have caused any material damage to the process equipment or the inventory. Assessments continue, but Amyris expects a quick return to full production once power is restored and the plant is back online. Amyris expects to resume full production of its squalane product for customers without any impact to its Q3 or full year squalane results. Customers including 2,000 of the world's leading skin care brands as well as Amyris's own Biossance brand will receive their needed supplies without interruption or any price change.

Amyris announced that its zero-calorie sweetener made from sugarcane has received designation as GRAS, or Generally Recognized as Safe, by an independent expert panel. This designation is based on FDA requirements and allows Amyris to begin commercially selling its new, natural, zero-calorie sweetener. Amyris plans to commercially launch its sweetener during Q4 and will host an invitation-only tasting as part of the launch. This is a special opportunity for investors, media and guests to be among the first to sample the new sweetener on its own and as an ingredient in a selection of products, before it's introduced to the rest of the world.