NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Gains ISO 13485 Certification for the Design and Manufacturing of NeutroPhase(R)

Company Meets Internationally Recognized Quality and Regulatory Standards

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Dec. 11, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE MKT:NBY), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing topical non-antibiotic antimicrobial products, today announced that it received ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 13485 certification from the notified body DEKRA, for its quality management system. This is an important milestone supporting the manufacturing and commercialization of NovaBay's NeutroPhase^® skin and wound cleanser.

"In many worldwide markets, such as the European Union and Southeast Asia, ISO certification is required to register products with regulatory authorities. We are currently in the process of registering NeutroPhase in China and throughout Southeast Asia," said Dr. Ron Najafi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NovaBay Pharmaceuticals. "I am proud we have received ISO 13485 certification which recognizes our pursuit of quality and commitment toward our customers' needs."

ISO 13485 is an internationally recognized quality standard that requires an organization to demonstrate that it has the comprehensive quality management systems in place to consistently meet the specific customer and regulatory requirements applicable to medical devices.

About NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Going Beyond Antibiotics^®

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on addressing the unmet therapeutic needs of the global, topical anti-infective market with its Aganocide compounds, led by auriclosene. Company's four business units – DermaBay, UroBay, EyeBay and MediBay – are developing treatments that tackle infections in the dermatology, urology, ophthalmology, and wound care areas.

About NeutroPhase^®

NeutroPhase^® is a 510(k)-cleared wound cleanser and is intended for use under the supervision of healthcare professionals for cleansing and removal of foreign material, including: microorganisms and debris from wounds; cleaning minor cuts, minor burns, superficial abrasions, and minor irritations of the skin; as well as moistening absorbent wound dressings. It is also intended for moistening and debriding acute and chronic dermal lesions, such as: Stage I-IV pressure ulcers, stasis ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, post surgical wounds, first and second degree burns, as well as grafted and donor sites.

NeutroPhase is a 0.01% pure hypochlorous acid in saline (without bleach impurities, which are often present in Dakin and Dakin-like solutions). More information on NeutroPhase and how to purchase it can be found at: www.neutrophase.com.

Forward-looking Statements

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