Statement re. Patent Case

Stanelco PLC
03 November 2004



3 November 2004



                                  Stanelco plc

                    Clarification of Patent Entitlement Case

Stanelco finds it necessary to clarify certain information contained within one
of BioProgress' press releases in connection with the litigation between the two
companies.


Stanelco wishes to clarify that the Court has not ordered that Stanelco has to
pay damages to BioProgress. No final Order will be made until Stanelco's
application to admit further evidence, which may result in a reconsideration of
certain of the Judge's findings, has been determined. All the Court has
determined to date are the principles of a mechanism through which any damages
will be assessed, if a final Order for damages is ultimately made.


It is Stanelco's firm position that no damages, or at worst, minimal damages,
will ultimately be found to be payable to BioProgress.


                                     -Ends-



For further information please contact:


Ian Balchin, Chief Executive
Stanelco PLC
Tel: [phone]


Jonathon Brill
Financial Dynamics
Tel: [phone]





Notes to Editors:

Stanelco was founded in 1953 and is a world leader in the development of radio
frequency technologies for processing polymers for edible and packaging
applications and the design and manufacture of optical fibre technology,
induction heating and dielectric welding equipment. The Company's current core
business is the manufacture of optical fibre using Radio Frequency (RF)
technology. Stanelco has been applying its technology to other markets. Current
developments include biodegradable air cushion packaging, sealing of low-cost
conventional plastics for food packaging, water-soluble detergent capsules,
foamed starch trays, edible sachets and waste packing.








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