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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear colleague and friend Dick Griffin.
AHPA members can obtain a hard copy or an annual individual subscription to the online Botanical Safety Handbook for $95.00, with multi-user rates available for companies needing expanded access.
The January 2022 AHPA Report includes: 40th Anniversary message from AHPA President Michael McGuffin, AHPA hires Melissa Do as Director of Communications, AHPA works with EPA and IR-4 Project to improve pesticide policy; and more!
In 2022, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) celebrates our 40th anniversary. Over four decades, AHPA has seen significant growth – now with more than 400 member companies across five continents, 17 committees representing key areas of industry interest, and valuable resources that include second editions of AHPA’s Botanical Safety Handbook and Herbs of Commerce.
At the November 2021 AHPA Executive Committee meeting, the AHPA board adopted the following revised policy on ingredients that are or are produced from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The revisions were made to improve the policy’s citations and update it to reflect the existence of the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard.
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