Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers
 
	   ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2000--Veridien
Corp. (OTCBB:VRDE), a Health Care products company focusing on
"INFECTION CONTROL" and other "HEALTHY LIFESTYLE" products announced
today that it has launched its new state of the art website
www.Veridien.com.
	   Now all of Veridien and its subsidiaries' products and information
can be found on one website. It will allow browsers as well as
investors and customers the opportunity to keep abreast of current
company events and activities including press releases, stock
quotations, and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings. In
addition, the website will allow consumers to purchase Veridien's
health care products from the convenience of their home.
	   Sheldon C. Fenton, President of Veridien Corporation stated, "Over
the last several months we have worked toward an attractive
user-friendly website that will satisfy most inquiries any individual
may have regarding our corporation. The website will provide easy
business-to-business commerce as well as up-to-date information for
our shareholders. Plans are underway to make this site the most
comprehensive site for our infection control and healthy lifestyle
products."
	   To view the website go to www.Veridien.com
 
ABOUT THE COMPANY
 
	   Veridien Corporation is a Health Care Company focusing on
infection control and has developed unique products including patented
disinfectants, antiseptic hand gels, skin cleansers, lens care, and
sun protection products. These products are inherently non-toxic, and
are environmentally friendly. The flagship product Viraguard(R)
Hospital Disinfectant/Cleaner & Instrument Presoak is a patented, EPA
registered, surface disinfectant, environmentally friendly and
nontoxic by OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. Viraguard(R) Antiseptic
Hand Gel is an FDA regulated product utilizing Veridien's patented
formulation. Product Line Extensions in a variety of delivery systems
are scheduled for introduction during the year 2000. Veridien's
product line is currently sold nationally through a variety of
well-known distributors representing the Medical, Dental, Food, Retail
and Specialty markets. Veridien's products are also distributed under
private label through major U.S. Corporations. Veridien is currently
expanding sales to nationally and regionally known retail drug market
chains and looking to expand sales through E-Commerce.
 
	   Special Note: Forward-looking statements in this press release are
made pursuant to the "safe-harbor" provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that
such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties,
including without limitation, market acceptance of, and demand for,
the Company's products, manufacturing, development and distributor
issues, product pricing, competition, technological changes and other
risks not identified herein. The Company disclaims any intent or
obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
 
       "HEALTHY LIVING IS AN ADVENTURE - LET VERIDIEN GUIDE YOU"
 
     --30--gaa/mi*
 
     CONTACT:  Veridien Corporation, St. Petersburg
               Investor Relations:
               Cheryl Ballou, 727/572-5500
               Veridien@GTE.net