Notification of Interest

RNS Number:4216D
BioProgress PLC
06 September 2007


For Immediate Release                                           6 September 2007

                                BioProgress plc

                            Notification of Interest


London, UK, 6 September 2007: BioProgress plc ('BioProgress', the 'Company' or '
Group') (AIM: BPRG), the specialty pharma and healthcare company, announces that
MF Global now has a notifiable interest in 5,520,509 shares of BioProgress Plc
representing 3.02% of the issued share capital of the Company.


For further information:

BioProgress Plc                                         + 44 (0) 20 7098 9881
Richard Trevillion, CEO
Steve Martin, CDO
Hiral Patel, CFO

Buchanan Communications                                 + 44 (0) 20 7466 5000
Rebecca Skye Dietrich
Mark Court

About BioProgress

BioProgress plc is an innovative specialty pharmaceutical and healthcare
business based around its platform technologies in polymer and film systems.
Listed on London's AIM in May 2003, The company has over 80 patents granted or
in application within 24 patent families and has product development agreements
and strategic alliances with several global companies. As a virtually integrated
business, BioProgress has acquired sales and marketing resources within Europe
and the US as a launch mechanism for its own pharmaceutical products. The
business continues to develop innovative delivery mechanisms using its XGELTM
polymer technology. For further information please go to www.bioprogress.com


Forward-Looking Information

The Ordinary Shares of BioProgress plc are registered under the US Securities
and Exchange Act of 1934.  To the extent that this announcement contains certain
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, this paragraph applies.  These statements are
based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and
changes in circumstances.  Actual results may vary materially from the
expectations contained in the forward-looking statements.  The forward-looking
statements in this release include statements addressing future financial and
operating results and the timing and benefits of the reorganisation.  Detailed
information about factors pertinent to the business of the company that could
cause actual results to differ is set forth in the Company"s filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.  The Company is under no obligation to (and
expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking
statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
This announcement is for information only and does not constitute an offer or
invitation to acquire or dispose of any securities or investment advice.  The
distribution of the announcement and/or issue of securities in certain
jurisdictions may be restricted by law.  Persons into whose possession this
announcement comes are required to inform themselves about and to observe such
restrictions.


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