AHPA provides cGMP resources to herbalists attending AHG Symposium

AHPA Chief Information Analyst Merle Zimmermann, Ph.D. provided cGMP compliance resources to herbalists attending the American Herbalist Guild (AHG) 29th Annual Symposium in Georgia last week.

Dr. Zimmermann was also awarded "Best Contribution to Knowledge" by AHG for his poster submission, which details recent cGMP inspection and compliance trends. In addition to the poster, Dr. Zimmermann provided a host of other AHPA resources, including:

• Good Herbal Compounding and Dispensing Practices
• Botanical Identity References Compendium
• AHPA Code of Ethics, Business Practices, Trade Requirements and Guidance
• Good Agricultural Collection Practices (GACP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Botanical Materials
• Field Guide to Herbal Dietary Supplements
• Guidance for Organic Dietary Supplements
• Guidance on Foreign Matter Limits in Herbal Ingredients
• Guidance on CA Prop 65 for Herbal Products
• AHPA Member Directory
• Herbs of Commerce
• Botanical Safety Handbook (available in print or online)

"AHPA greatly appreciates the opportunity to share resources with members of the American Herbalist Guild," Dr. Zimmermann said. "These type of partnerships help the entire herbal supplement industry understand the regulatory obligations required by U.S. law that are designed to ensure the quality and efficacy of these products."

Dr. Zimmermann will be presenting the latest FDA cGMP inspection and industry compliance trends at a two-part webinar in December.

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