American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)

Ayurvedic Products Committee

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Ayurvedic Products Committee

Co-Chairs: Wynn Werner (The Ayurvedic Institute) and P K Davè (Nature's Formulary)
Staff Contact: Merle Zimmermann

Committee Purpose: To promote and protect responsible commerce of those products that are included in and/or based on traditional use of Ayurvedic ingredients.

AHPA Members, if you would like to join this committee, please email the staff contact.

Committee Meeting Minutes and News

Meeting Minutes

March 13, 2020 Meeting Minutes

Meeting of the AHPA Ayurvedic Products Committee

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March 8, 2019 Meeting Minutes

Meeting of the AHPA Ayurvedic Products Committee

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October 17, 2019 Meeting Minutes

Meeting of the AHPA Ayurvedic Products Committee

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November 8, 2018 Meeting Minutes

AHPA Ayurvedic Products Committee

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March 10, 2018 Meeting Minutes

Meeting of the Ayurvedic Products Committee

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Committee-Related News

Ayurvedic Herbal Products Committee Meeting

October 28, 2020 • 11am - 12:30pm PT

The Ayurvedic Herbal Products Committee will meet via teleconference

AHPA sustainability resources

These resources are compiled to help members and the herbal industry on their sustainability journey

Resources included on this page are intended to assist our members on their sustainability journey and inclusion does not represent verification or endorsement by AHPA. If you feel there are resources missing or if something is included here that does not meet high sustainability standards, please let contact AHPA.

AHPA COVID-19 Information & Resources Web Center

Answers to FAQs regarding COVID-19 impact on dietary supplements and food

AHPA has compiled answers to frequently asked questions and resources to help prepare for and respond to COVID-19. This page will be revised and updated regularly as new information about the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and possible impacts on the herbal products industry and the people who work in this trade becomes available.

Guidance on California Proposition 65 for herbal products

Updated August 2018, this guidance covers heavy metals, naturally occurring substances and two processed botanicals

Updated Proposition 65 guidance informs the herbal products industry about legal liabilities related to naturally occurring substances in some natural products sold in the state of California

AHPA working to update and expand Herbs of Commerce

AHPA will solicit member feedback on proposed updates

AHPA has been working with an expert advisory committee to review, revise and broaden AHPA's Herbs of Commerce, the standard for common and scientific plant names used for herbal products.

AHPA encourages EPA to reform pesticide regulations

Vast majority of herbal crops are specialty or minor crops so they are seldom the subject of attempts by pesticide chemical producers to establish a pesticide tolerance

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) submitted comments yesterday encouraging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reform current regulations to maintain protections for consumers and the environment and reduce burdens on food companies that use specialty or minor crops such as herbs and spices in their products.

White paper: Good Herbal Compounding and Dispensing Practices

Best practices for compounding and dispensing herbal formulations

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has issued a white paper to guide qualified practitioners who compound herbal formulations for clients based on one-on-one consultations.

AHPA reappoints Wynn Werner and P K Dave as co-chairs of the Ayurvedic Products Committee

Ayurvedic Products Committee works to promote responsible commerce of Ayurvedic ingredients and products

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has approved the reappointment of Wynn Werner and P K Davè as co-chairs of the AHPA Ayurvedic Products Committee during the AHPA Board of Trustees meeting at SupplySide West in Las Vegas on Oct. 5.

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2020 Annual Fund Sponsors

AHPA appreciates the support of its sponsors, but does not endorse, recommend, or provide a warranty for any sponsor company, its products or services. AHPA has no responsibility for any transaction entered into with any of these companies.