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The Cost of GMP Compliance

The costs companies incur to become compliant with dietary supplement GMPs are numerous and variable, covering everything from increased testing, record-keeping and quality control processes, as well as any additional facility improvements, personnel, training and ...More
February 8, 2012 By Steve Myers
Posted in Articles
NPA Calls for Award Nominations

The Natural Products Association (NPA) is now accepting nominations for the 20th Annual NPA Awards. ...More
February 6, 2012
Posted in News
NHK Obtains NPA GMP Recertification

NHK Labs Inc. was recertified under Natural Products Association’s (NPA) GMP (good manufacturing practice) third-party certification program. ...More
February 1, 2012
Posted in News
A Girl's Best Friend

Women are more interested in health and prevention than men, making them a key demographic for natural products manufacturers. They are also more willing to educate themselves on products they choose for themselves and their families, so manufacturers should use marketing ...More
January 25, 2012 By Sandy Almendarez
Posted in Articles
Support Growing for NDI Draft Guidance Retraction

In the flood of comments submitted to FDA, many called for a retraction of its NDI guidance, but some high-profile politicians have since added their voices. ...More
January 12, 2012
Posted in Blog
NPA Awards Industry Contributors

The Natural Products Association (NPA) honored 10 winners in its 19th Annual NPA Awards, which highlights individuals and businesses that have made important contributions to the success of the natural products industry. Awardees will be honored during Natural Products ...More
January 3, 2012
Posted in News
NPA Seeks New Executive Director

Natural products trade group thanks outgoing director and initiates search for a new leader. ...More
December 22, 2011
Posted in News
NDI Draft Guidance Comments—Industry Has its Say

Comments from different sectors of the industry—from trade organizations to ingredient suppliers, finished product manufacturers to lawyers—reflect the overwhelming opinion that FDA failed in its attempt to provide a workable new dietary ingredient (NDI) guidance. ...More
December 15, 2011 By Sandy Almendarez
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15th Natural Products Day Set for March 2012

For the 15th time, the Natural Products Association (NPA) is hosting Natural Products Day in Washington on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, to provide an opportunity for NPA members and others in the industry to meet with members of Congress. Attendees will visit congressional ...More
December 14, 2011
Posted in News
NPF Discusses Advertising Claims with FDA

The Natural Products Foundation (NPF) board of directors discussed how its NPF Truth in Advertising program can better educate industry on legal marketing with Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D., Director of FDA’s Division of Dietary Supplement Programs, at SupplySide West in October. ...More
December 13, 2011
Posted in News