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By joining the American Herbal Products Association, your company will benefit from more than two decades of leadership in the herbal products industry. From the US Congress, to numerous regulatory agencies, to scientific meetings and the media, AHPA is there to represent the herbal products industry. While you invest in growing your business, let AHPA represent those interests that are important to the entire trade, as we have done so successfully for 25 years.
AHPA exists to support responsible commerce in herbal products. AHPA’s activities are undertaken to maintain and improve market opportunities for companies that sell herbs and herbal products, and to ensure that consumers continue to enjoy informed access to a wide choice of goods. Even though AHPA is known as the “herbal” trade association, our influence extends to the entire dietary supplement category and we are always working to ensure a healthy regulatory and business environment for the entire range of health-related products. When new laws and regulations are being debated, you can rest assured that AHPA is in the room to represent the needs of your company. AHPA will also keep you informed of new and important developments that affect this industry.
Invest in your future and the healthy future of the industry by joining AHPA today.
AHPA Membership Categories
AHPA Members fall into two categories, depending on each company’s operations.
Active Members — Growers, importers, processors, marketers, and manufacturers of herbs and/or herbal products whose principal place of business is in the United States are eligible for full voting membership in the American Herbal Products Association. Membership may be held by any legal entity, including individuals, corporations, and partnerships.
Associate Members — Individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other legal business organizations not directly engaged in but "serving" the herbal products industry may hold a nonvoting membership in the American Herbal Products Association. The Associate Member category includes but is not limited to researchers, educators, consultants, attorneys, the media, medical professionals (physicians, herbalists, naturopaths, pharmacists, acupuncturists, etc.).
| Membership Dues Based on U.S. Herbal Revenues |
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ANNUAL COMPANY SALES |
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DUES |
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$ 500,000 & under |
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$ 1,000.00 |
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$500,000 - 1.5 million |
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$ 1,550.00 |
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$1,500,000 - 3.0 million |
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$ 2,800.00 |
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$3,000,000 - 5.0 million |
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$ 3,750.00 |
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$5,000,000 - 7.5 million |
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$ 4,650.00 |
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$7,500,000 - 10.0 million |
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$ 5,600.00 |
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$10,000,000 - 15.0 million |
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$ 7,500.00 |
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$15,000,000 - 25.0 million |
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$ 9,375.00 |
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$25,000,000 - 125.0 million |
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0.04% of herbal revenues |
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greater than $125.0 million |
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$ 50,000.00 |
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ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP |
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$1,000.00 | | |
AHPA Member Benefits
Representation
US Congress and Federal Agencies — AHPA has strong ties to federal and state legislatures, both directly and through highly qualified lobbyists. AHPA also actively engages with the various federal agencies and offices that generate and influence the policies that regulate herbal products, including the Food and Drug Administration, the Federal Trade Commission, the US Department of Agriculture, US Fish & Wildlife Service, the National Institutes of Health (in particular the National Commission for Complementary & Alternative Medicine, and the Office of Dietary Supplements), and more …
Scientific Involvement — AHPA plays important roles in many of the leading scientific organizations that deal with herbal standards and research (including NCCAM, USP, AOAC). These activities enable AHPA to represent the trade and ensure that the needs of industry are well understood and met.
Media Spokesperson — AHPA’s executive staff members act as spokespersons for the herbal products industry by maintaining access to journalists from the national and industry media. This spokesperson role enables AHPA to publicize the benefits of herbal products and to set the record straight on the many inaccuracies that are published about herbs.
Crisis Management
When issues arise that may negatively affect either an individual company or a group of members, AHPA is quick to rally its resources and lead the way to a positive and economically sound resolution. AHPA has experience in the development and execution of efficient strategies to deal with business or scientific issues, and invites its members to call with any problems that they may encounter in their day-to-day operations.
Self-Regulation (click on the links to view the documents)
AHPA’s Code of Ethics — AHPA members agree to comply with the Association’s Code of Ethics & Business Practices, which contains trade recommendations adopted by the association. Revised on an ongoing basis, as needed, AHPA’s trade recommendations are created and codified when the industry determines that policies beyond those mandated by federal laws serve the common interest of the industry and our consumers. When we as an industry take greater responsibility by self-regulation, we set a new industry standard and take better control of our own destiny.
AHPA Guidance Policies — AHPA develops guidance policies to advance our Mission to promote responsible commerce in herbal products. These policies address a variety of labeling and manufacturing issues and reflect the consensus of AHPA’s members and its Board of Trustees. Unlike AHPA’s trade recommendations, compliance with AHPA’s guidance policies is not a condition of membership. Nevertheless, AHPA encourages its members and non-member companies to adopt each of these policies in the interest of establishing consistent and informed trade practices.
AHPA Committees — AHPA’s committee meetings allow members to exchange information about the critical issues that face all levels of botanical manufacturing. In addition, AHPA members are at the forefront of creating new guidelines that advance responsible trade.
Communication
AHPA Updates — Through our timely email AHPA Updates, AHPA members receive late-breaking news anything that might affect their herbal businesses. Whether from legal and regulatory arenas or the world of scientific research, AHPA keeps its members informed.
The AHPA Report — AHPA’s monthly newsletter, The AHPA Report, provides a forum for more in-depth analysis of emerging issues, and is a useful summary of recent activities.
Public Relations — AHPA is a key participant in the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance’s (DSEA) industry-wide public relations campaign to broadcast “the good news” about herbs to consumers and to government regulators.
Membership Directory — AHPA members are listed and publicized in AHPA’s industry-wide resource directory.
Education
Educational Seminars and Symposia — AHPA offers educational tele-seminars that are designed to advance industry’s knowledge on herbs, and on the regulation of herbal products. These events utilize the most well-informed industry consultants to share their experience to present cutting edge information about emerging issues. Special discounts are offered to members.
Publications & Resource Documents — AHPA’s publications and resource documents are developed to assist its membership in the manufacture and sale of high quality herbal products that conform to all regulatory requirements. Members receive discounts. See our online resource documents and bookstore for more information.
Insurance Programs
Product Liability Insurance Program — Thanks to our specially endorsed program, AHPA members receive special consideration that may lead to the most competitive pricing.
Health Related Insurance Products — AHPA offers a custom-tailored employee benefits program for members through Acordia Insurance. Click here: Cheryl Harding to reach Acordia Insurance via email.
AHPA is the only trade association devoted primarily to herbal issues. Submit the membership application to begin your membership today! If you need more information, please call our administrative office at 301-588-1171, x102.