American Herbal Products Association
| American Herbal Products Association | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Formation | 1982 | |
| Type | Trade association | |
| Headquarters | Silver Spring, Maryland | |
| Membership | ||
| Language | English | |
| Leader title | President | |
| Leader name | Michael McGuffin | |
| Website | ||
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is a national trade association and non-profit organization that represents the interests of the herbal products industry in the United States. Founded in 1982, AHPA's mission is to promote the responsible commerce of herbal products.
History[edit | edit source]
The AHPA was established in 1982 to provide a unified voice for the herbal products industry. Over the years, it has grown to include a wide range of members, including herbal product manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers. The association has been instrumental in advocating for the industry on regulatory and legislative issues.
Mission and Objectives[edit | edit source]
The primary mission of AHPA is to promote the responsible commerce of herbal products. This includes ensuring that products are safe, effective, and of high quality. The association provides its members with guidance on regulatory compliance, quality control, and good manufacturing practices (GMPs).
Activities[edit | edit source]
AHPA engages in a variety of activities to support its mission, including:
- Advocacy: Representing the herbal products industry in discussions with regulatory agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
- Education: Offering educational resources and training programs on topics such as herbal product safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
- Research: Supporting scientific research on the safety and efficacy of herbal products.
- Standards: Developing and promoting industry standards for the production and labeling of herbal products.
Membership[edit | edit source]
Membership in AHPA is open to companies and individuals involved in the herbal products industry. Members benefit from access to industry-specific information, networking opportunities, and representation in regulatory and legislative matters.
Leadership[edit | edit source]
The current president of AHPA is Michael McGuffin, who has been with the organization since 2000. Under his leadership, AHPA has continued to grow and expand its influence within the herbal products industry.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Herbalism
- Dietary supplement
- Food and Drug Administration
- Federal Trade Commission
- Good manufacturing practice
Categories[edit | edit source]
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