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5 key takeaways from AHPA's Prop 65 webinar in the August 2017 AHPA Report!

August 2017 AHPA Report

Sixth Annual Botanical Congress

September 29, 2017 - SupplySide West - Mandalay Bay -- Las Vegas

AHPA encourages submission of supplement labels to online databases

AHPA will continue to offer constructive feedback on these publicly available dietary supplement product label databases

AHPA issued the following statement regarding a recently-adopted position to encourage members that market dietary supplement products under their own brands to submit labels for inclusion in at least one of the two now extant and publicly available dietary supplement label databases.

AHPA Launches GACP-GMP Assessment Program

Free resources help industry ensure quality of botanicals at every step of the supply chain

AHPA has developed a set of free assessment tools to help the herbal products industry evaluate and document policies and procedures that ensure high quality herbs and herbal ingredients throughout the supply chain. The assessment tools are designed to be used with AHPA's recently released Good Agricultural and Collection Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices for Botanical Materials (GACP-GMP).

Rep. Mia Love takes on new leadership role as co-chair of the Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus

Leading supplement trade associations applaud Rep. Love’s new DSC position

Rep. Mia Love, R-Utah, has taken on a new leadership role as a co-chair of the Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus (DSC). Love replaces Rep. Jason Chaffetz, formerly a DSC co-chair, who retired from the House of Representatives this summer.

AHPA Participates in 23rd Meeting of the CITES Plants Committee

AHPA's participation helps inform the committee

AHPA President Michael McGuffin participated as an observer for the private sector at the 23rd Meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Plants Committee held in Geneva, Switzerland last week.

AHPA Meetings and Events at SupplySide West

Join AHPA for the Member Reception, Botanical Congress, Committee Meetings and More

September 25-29, 2017 -- SupplySide West -- Mandalay Bay -- Las Vegas, NV

AHPA-ABC HerbWalk at Expo East to Tour Jim Duke's Green Farmacy Garden

Renowned herbalists teach about culinary and medicinal herbs and their traditional uses

Sept. 13 from 1:00-5:00 PM EDT in Baltimore

CA Prop 65: Regulatory, Compliance and Litigation Developments

An overview of the clear and reasonable warning regulation, including recent changes and amendments

Recorded July 25, 2017 -- Member cost: $199. Nonmember cost: $399.

Dietary Supplement Caucus Briefing Features Celebrated US Soccer Player Christie Pearce, Focuses on Responsible Use of Supplements in Sport and Fitness

Ms. Pearce highlighted the critical role of consumer education and responsible supplement usage

The 30th Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus luncheon briefing, held last week on June 21, featured celebrated U.S. soccer player Christie Pearce (formerly Rampone), who said dietary supplements saved her and her family’s lives. Speaking before an audience of 115 Congressional staffers and guests, Ms. Pearce shared personal stories and discussed the role dietary supplements have played in supporting peak athletic performance throughout her career, as well as the unique nutritional needs of her fellow players and family.


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