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AHPA’s 40 Herbs We Love – No.1: Elderberry (with ❤️ from Alkemist Labs)

Celebrating AHPA’s 40th anniversary with 40 of our favorite herbs

In honor of AHPA’s 40th anniversary in 2022, we will be showcasing 40 of our favorite herbs throughout the year with support from members who love these herbs, too!

February 2022 AHPA Report

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The February 2022 AHPA Report includes: AHPA Webinar: Creating an Equitable Workplace Designed for ALL, AHPA Spring 2022 Committee Meeting & Event Schedule, Reduced FDA Inspections of Dietary Supplement Facilities in Context; and more!

AHPA submits public comments to proposed Proposition 65 revisions

January 2022: Proposed revisions would drastically reduce access to the short form warning format

AHPA submitted public comments to the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) in response to the OEHHA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled “Proposed Amendments to Article 6 Clear and Reasonable Warnings” issued on December 13, 2021.

Dietary Supplement Label Database adds thousands of labels

January 2022: NIH resource continues to expand transparency of supplement marketplace

AHPA recently learned that the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has updated its Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), adding more than 6,000 labels based on images submitted by industry and collected in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Jim Turner – In Memoriam

1940 - 2022

We are deeply saddened to announce that attorney, author, and health activist James S. (Jim) Turner passed away in his Washington, D.C. home this week.

AHPA comments provide additional proof of NAC marketing pre-DSHEA

January 2022: FDA has asserted NAC cannot be lawfully marketed in a dietary supplement

On January 25, 2022, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) submitted comments and documentation to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) demonstrating that N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a lawful dietary ingredient.

AHPA endorses Ellen MacArthur Foundation statement on extended producer responsibility

January 2022: Recycling stewardship programs will encourage better packaging practices, reduce waste

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), voice of the herbal and natural products industry, has endorsed an Ellen MacArthur Foundation policy statement calling for the implementation of extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs.

Steven Foster – In Memoriam

We are shocked and saddened to report the sudden passing of Steven Foster last weekend.

Steven was known and loved as a botanical photographer extraordinaire, prolific author of botanical books, teacher, herbalist, and longtime contributor to the herbal industry. His engagements with AHPA date back to nearly the beginning of our association’s 40-year history.

Registration for 2022 AHPA Annual Member Meeting now open

The hybrid event will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 (7:30am-noon PT)

Register now for the 2022 American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) Annual Member Meeting on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. The hybrid event will be hosted on Swapcard for virtual attendees and in-person in Anaheim, CA during the Natural Products Expo West show.

Dick Griffin – In Memoriam

With profound sadness we announce the passing of our dear colleague and friend Dick Griffin

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear colleague and friend Dick Griffin.

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