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AHPA expresses concern about DEA using emergency scheduling authority to temporarily classify herb as schedule I substance

AHPA requests DEA to delay action

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) sent a letter to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) urging the agency to reconsider using its emergency scheduling authority to temporarily place constituents of the herb kratom into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Biennial food facility registration renewal begins October 1

Facilities must register by December 1

Domestic and foreign facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for consumption in the United States are required to register with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All entities required to register must renew their registration from October 1 through December 31 every even-numbered year. If the facility registration is not renewed by 11:59 PM on December 31, 2016, the registration is considered expired.

FDA Seeks Comment on Tentative Conclusion that Vinpocetine Is not a Dietary Ingredient

FDA maintains vinpocetine is a synthetic compound

A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice scheduled to be published tomorrow in the Federal Register requests comments on the agency's tentative conclusion that vinpocetine is not a dietary ingredient and is excluded from the definition of a dietary supplement.

Report from the 2016 Conference of Western Attorneys General Annual Meeting

By Douglas F. Gansler

In January, AHPA and UNPA launched a joint campaign to develop working relationships with state attorneys general (AG) and educate them about the herbal supplement industry to ensure they have an accurate understanding of the industry. Former Maryland Attorney General and Past President of the National Association of Attorneys General. Gansler was hired to help deliver information and expertise about the industry to his colleagues.

Free AHPA Webinar Examines Revised NDI Draft Guidance

Herbal industry experts provide analysis of 2016 Draft Guidance for New Dietary Ingredients (NDIs)

Recorded August 30, 2016. Member cost: Free. Nonmember cost: $99

FDA Releases Revised Draft of NDI Guidance

Revised draft replaces FDA’s 2011 draft

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today released revised draft guidance for new dietary ingredients (NDIs) to be published in the Federal Register on Friday. The revised draft replaces FDA’s 2011 draft.

Free AHPA-CRN Webinar: Brexit Impact on the Marketing of Food Supplements in the EU and UK

Presented in cooperation with IADSA

Recorded August 23, 2016. Member cost: Free. Nonmember cost: $99.

Congress Clears Federal Mandatory GMO Labeling Bill to Be Signed into Law

Federal law would preempt state GMO labeling requirements

AHPA President Michael McGuffin comments on bill's passage

FDA Issues Final Rule Amending Food Facility Registration Regulations

Rule effective date: September 12, 2016

On July 13, 2016, FDA issued the final rule, “Amendments to Registration of Food Facilities.” The final rule implements the food facilities registration provisions of section 415 of the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA); amends and updates Food and Drug Administration (FDA) registration regulations; and improves the utility of the food registration database.

Submit Updates for the Next Edition of AHPA's Herbs of Commerce

Deadline for submissions is Aug. 1

Herbs of Commerce 3^rd Edition is coming. AHPA begins open call for updates and additions.

AHPA Updates

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