American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)
Industry Questions New Bill Seeking to Address Tianeptine
A new bill introduced by Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Dubbed, “Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Substances Act,” the bill would give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to prohibit certain ingredients that “don’t meet the definitions of dietary ...
Associations Release Updated Guidance on Organic Dietary Supplements
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Quality Assurance International (QAI) by NSF International and the Organic Trade Association (OTA) announced updated guidance on organic dietary supplements. The updated report titled Guidance on Formulation and Marketing of Dietary Supplements Under the National Organic Program replaces the 2018 version. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program ...
Trade Associations Announce Support for Relaunched Dietary Supplement Caucus
On Jan. 29, five major dietary supplement trade associations, Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Natural Products Association (NPA) and United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) announced their support to reestablish the Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus (CDSC) for the 118th Congress. The bipartisan group, led by co-chairs ...
Herb Associations Announce Updates
Research is an ongoing process, and in the discipline of how herbs impact human health, research continues to accelerate. Areas of study also include toxicity, pharmacology, extraction technology and more. An esteemed association collates the most significant research updates on commonly marketed and consumed botanicals. The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has announced it recently ...
Associations Applaud FDA for COVID-19-related Efforts
The U.S. dietary supplement industry commends the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for taking action to protect consumers by calling out marketers who make illegal and unsubstantiated drug claims related to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. In February, the industry issued strong warning letters to companies and consumers to avoid marketing ...
AHPA President Responds to AG Letter to FDA
American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) President Michael McGuffin issued the following statement in response to the New York and Indiana Attorneys General May 26 letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): “AHPA and its members support the New York and Indiana attorneys general expressed call for more resources to strengthen enforcement of the numerous ...
AHPA Presents Overview of Federal Regulations on Herbal Supplements
American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) President Michael McGuffin presented an overview of the federal regulations for herbal dietary supplements at the Americans for Safe Access (ASA) National Unity Conference on March 29 in Washington, D.C. The presentation was part of a panel discussion that examined the implications of several possible regulatory schemes for cannabis products. McGuffin discussed many ...
AHPA 2015 Award Winners Announced
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) announced the winners of the 2015 AHPA Awards for industry executives and companies who make substantive, positive contributions to the herbal products industry. The awards will be presented at the AHPA Member Meeting and Breakfast on March 5, 2015 at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA. The 2015 ...
Industry Coalition Reminds Retailers and Consumers Supplements Cannot Claim to Prevent Ebola Virus
The dietary supplement industry is aware of public concern regarding the Ebola virus and of the desire of the public to protect itself against this virus, which is why the top trade associations of the dietary supplement industry support the responsible sale and use of health-promoting vitamins, minerals, herbs and other dietary supplements, reported ...
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