American Botanical Council (ABC)

SupplySide Exhibitors Encouraged to Participate in BAPP SOP Adulteration Program

The voluntary set of industry guidelines calls for the immediate disposal of “irreparably defective” botanical raw materials, ingredients, or products.

10.15.24

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Supplier News

Nutraland USA, Inc. Adopts Reindeer Lichen Through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program

The adoption supports ABC’s HerbMedPro Database, ensuring that the educational resource remains up to date.

10.09.24

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Probiotics & Prebiotics

The New Immune Health Market for Nutraceuticals

Seasonal need has ceded ground to a year-round approach to immune system support.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.17.24

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News

Nature’s Answer Adopts Mullein Through ABC’s Adopt-An-Herb Program

Adoptions help to support the nonprofit's HerbMedPro database of scientific information on herbs.

09.16.24

Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News

American Botanical Council Releases Annual Herb Market Report

Consumers spent an additional $533 million on herbal supplements in 2023 compared to 2022, representing a 4.4% increase in sales.

09.16.24

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety

Liver Injury Risk from Herbal Supplements ‘Exaggerated’ in JAMA Paper: Supplement Trade Orgs

The study that led to misleading news headlines also contained inaccurate data.

08.08.24

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing

American Botanical Council’s History of Promoting Research and Education on Herbs and Medicinal Plants

ABC Founder and Executive Director Mark Blumenthal discusses defense against adulteration and responsibility of contract manufacturers.

By Sheldon Baker 07.30.24

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing

Ensuring Integrity in the Herbal Supplement Market

In a self-regulatory environment, brands must manage supply chain risks, commit to cGMPs, and uphold high testing standards.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 07.03.24

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | World Markets

ABC’s Sustainable Herbs Program Becomes Sustainable Herbs Initiative

After incubating under the ABC umbrella since 2018, the newly-independent organization will continue building out its more collaborative model.

07.02.24

Cognitive Function | Dietary Supplements | Digestive Health | Mood Health & Sleep | Research

ICYMI: Top Content from May 2024: Probiotic Branding, Fish Oil Controversy, Digestive Health Study

Our most-viewed stories in May included coverage Tally Health’s sleep formula, precision probiotics, ready-to-mix butyrate and more.

06.05.24

Breaking News | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety

Natural Remedies Adopts Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) through American Botanical Council Program

Holy basil, or tulsi, is one of the principal herbs used in India within its traditional medicine systems.

05.13.24

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | People News

Ethnobotanist Mark Plotkin Receives ABC’s Champion Award

Plotkin, a founding member of ABC’s advisory board and contributor to HerbalGram, is president of the nonprofit Amazon Conservation Team.

04.15.24

Herbs & Botanicals

Danna Leaman Receives ABC’s 2024 Steven Foster Award

This award, presented annually by the American Botanical Council, recognizes significant contributions to botanical conservation and sustainability.

04.11.24

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Natural/Organic

Books on Plant Nomenclature, Psychedelic Use Receive ABC’s 2024 James A. Duke Award

The two awarded books were “American Herbal Product Association’s Herbs of Commerce” and “Psychonauts: Drugs and the Making of the Modern Mind.”

04.02.24

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | People News

David Winston Receives ABC’s 2024 Mark Blumenthal Herbal Community Builder Award

The herbalist and ethnobotanist serves as a mentor and consultant to practitioners and other members of the natural products industry.

03.27.24

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | People News | Research | World Markets

Dr. Muhammed Majeed: Scientist, Entrepreneur, Pioneer of Evidence-Based Natural Medicine

Founder and Chairman of Sami-Sabinsa Group paired Ayurvedic tradition with modern science, offering the world innovative nutraceutical products.

03.21.24

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Supplier News

Euromed Receives ABC Varro E. Tyler Award for Excellence in Phytomedicinal Research

The Spain-based manufacturer of botanical extracts was recognized for pioneering standardized extracts of many cultivated and wild plants.

03.18.24

H&AD Adopts Bergamot Through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program

The adoption will support ABC’s HerbMedPro database, ensuring that the resource will remain up to date for members of the herbal community.

03.07.24

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing

Addressing Problems of Economically-Motivated Adulteration in Botanicals

Constant vigilance and fit-for-purpose testing can help companies defend the authenticity of their products.

By James Gormley, Gormley NPI Consulting 01.18.24

FDA Warns About Supplements Adulterated with Yellow Oleander

The agency found that several “tejocote” supplements were adulterated with the toxic botanical, following a similar investigation in September of last year.

01.08.24

Herbs & Botanicals

American Natural Ingredients Adopts Nopal through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program

The adoption will support the American Botanical Council’s HerbMedPro database, keeping research up to date for those in the herbal community.

10.11.23

Consumer Trends | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Immune Function

Immune Health Remains a Top Priority, Even as Many Move On from Covid

Convenient product formats like gummies and beverages offer broad appeal, while multifunctional dietary supplement formulas offer value for varied need states.

By Julie Dennis Fox, Contributing Editor 10.03.23

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing

BAPP Publishes Lab Guidance Document on Lavender Oil

The new publication details analytical methods to authenticate essential oil, and detect adulteration with lower-cost materials.

10.02.23

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | World Markets

ABC’s Journal HerbalGram Celebrates 40th Anniversary

The New HerbalGram 40 Project and Fund invites comments and insights from supporters, as well as a platform to identify potential improvements.

09.21.23

Weight Loss Products Sold as Supplements Adulterated with Toxic Yellow Oleander

Unrelated FDA and CDC research revealed the presence of this adulterant in product testing spurred by hospitalizations.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.19.23

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing

Eurofins Adopts California Poppy Through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program

The adoption supports ABC’s HerbMedPro educational database.

09.11.23

Sustainable Business Development: Principles and Strategies for Progress

Managing the impact of a changing climate and its effects on society require adaptation, ingenuity, and collaboration.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.06.23

Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News

Rhodiolife Rhodiola Receives Non-GMO Project Verification

The adaptogenic ingredient is sourced from plants grown in the Altai Mountains in Siberia.

08.30.23

How to Keep Up with Botanical Adulteration

Mark Blumenthal discusses the development and adoption of best practices for keeping irreparably defective articles out of the marketplace.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 07.06.23

BAPP Posts Bulletin on Elderberry Adulteration

The new bulletin summarizes evidence of elderberry adulteration current to today, including anthocyanin-rich extracts and food dyes.

06.22.23

Podcast: Mark Blumenthal on Preventing Botanical Adulteration in a Growing Marketplace

The Founder & Executive Director of the American Botanical Council reflects on nearly 50 years of industry experience and the advancement of ABC's mission.

Sean Moloughney, Editor

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Regulations | Supplier News | World Markets

PLT Now Offers CITES-Compliant Rhodiola Rosea in North America

Shipments of the ingredient have all received the necessary certifications and permits across a three-continent supply chain.

04.11.23

Podcast: Ann Armbrecht on Inspiring Sustainable and Ethical Sourcing of Herbs and Botanicals

Director of the Sustainable Herbs Program offers guidance and tools to collaborate and build more responsible and resilient value networks.

Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.10.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News

Sabinsa Receives ABC Award for Excellence in Phytomedicinal Research

The company received the Varro E. Tyler Award for its research into several health and bioscience topics.

04.06.23

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News

ABC Sustainable Herbs Program Releases Video on Regenerative Herb Farming in Costa Rica

The video documents how regenerative farming addresses environmental, social, and economic challenges.

03.31.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News | World Markets

Jiaherb Receives CITES Certification for Rhodiola Rosea

The company’s cultivated supply meets the regulations of the treaty which ensures ingredients are traded sustainably.

03.30.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | World Markets

ABC’s Sustainable Herbs Program Updates Sustainability and Regenerative Practices Toolkit

The toolkit is designed to help businesses implement sustainable commitments to their operations.

03.17.23

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing

BAPP Paper Reviews Common Adulteration Practices Which Go Undetected

The paper breaks down findings gathered over BAPP’s 12 years of publication on methods used to adulterate products and avoid detection.

01.31.23

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic

Researchers Develop New Global Estimate of Medicinal Plant Species and Conservation Status

The number of cultivated plants is significantly higher than previously estimated.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.20.23

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | People News

Josef Brinckmann Named President of ABC Board of Trustees

The medicinal plant expert has over 40 years of experience in the global herb community.

01.17.23

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Research

Loomis Enzymes Adopts Rose Hip through ABC Adopt-an-Herb Program

The adoption program supports ABC’s HerbMedPro database, which provides educational information to the herb and botanical community.

12.19.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Research

Nexira Adopts Acacia Gum Through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program

The program supports the research and education efforts of ABC’s HerbMedPro database.

12.01.22

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

BAPP Program Advances ‘Burn It, Don’t Return It’ Policies to Cut Herb Adulteration

The finalized SOP document represents the first set of best practices specifically focused on how to deal with defective raw materials.

By Erik Goldman, Holistic Primary Care 12.01.22

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing

‘Burn It, Don’t Return It’: The Duty to Destroy Adulterated Material

Experts discuss how companies can guard against adulteration and build in procedures for when issues arise.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 11.18.22

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing

Adulterants Prevention Program Releases Best Practices on Adulterated Ingredients

The nonprofit consortium has created a self-regulatory process to remove adulterated or contaminated ingredients from the global supply chain.

10.20.22

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Supplier News

PLT to Introduce Cultivated Rhodiola Rosea Ingredient in North America

Rhodiolife was developed to achieve a physical and phytochemical profile identical to wildcrafted Rhodiola.

09.13.22

BAPP Publishes Lab Guidance Document on Indian Frankincense (Boswellia serrata)

U.S. retail sales of boswellia dietary supplements in 2021 totaled about $8.9 million in mass market and natural channels combined.

08.09.22

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

Analytical Testing in Nutraceuticals: Methods and Mindsets to Uphold Quality

Complex formulas, sophisticated adulteration, and cost expectations are key pressure points in the dietary supplement market.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.18.22

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Quality & Safety

A Growing Herbal Products Market Still Faces Formidable Threats, Challenges

Environmental and social stewardship can help sustain long-term interests and build trust among consumers. It’s good for business too.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 07.18.22

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Quality & Safety | Testing

Ensuring Quality Elderberry: INS Farms Discusses Authentication and Combatting Adulteration

CEO and Co-Founder Devon Bennett explains how INS ensures its products are pure, safe, and efficacious.

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep

Adaptogens: Where Ancient Remedies Meet Modern Wellness Products

Clinical research and consumer interest are on the rise for plants and fungi thought to help weather the storm of stress and fatigue.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.02.22

Authenticating Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract: Lab Guidance Document Reviews Analytical Methods

BAPP’s 13th LGD provides in-depth assessment of relevant, reliable, and fit-for-purpose methods to authenticate ginkgo leaf extracts.

05.10.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | People News

ABC Elects Three New Members to Board of Trustees

Tieraona Low Dog, Josef Brinckmann, and Christopher Hobbs, career herb and botanical experts, joined the trade association’s leadership.

04.20.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | People News

Emily Ruff Receives ABC 2022 Mark Blumenthal Herbal Community Builder Award

Ruff has practiced herbalism for more than two decades, and has been involved with plant-related organizations and community programs.

04.05.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | People News | Research

Authors Receive ABC Awards for Botanical Literature

Il-Moo Chang, PhD received the award in the reference/technical category, and Cassandra Leah Quave, PhD, received it in the consumer/popular category.

04.05.22

Guido Pauli, PhD Receives ABC Norman R. Farnsworth Excellence in Botanical Research Award

The University of Illinois Chicago professor of pharmacognosy’s research focuses on botanical quality control methodologies.

03.29.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Natural/Organic

ABC Presents Inaugural Steven Foster Award to United Plant Savers

The award recognizes conservation and sustainability efforts in medicinal and aromatic plants.

03.24.22

Zeller Receives ABC Varro E. Tyler Award for Excellence in Phytomedicinal Research

The Swiss company produces and conducts research on medicinal herb products available internationally.

03.23.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | World Markets

ABC to Introduce Steven Foster Botanical Conservation and Sustainability Award

Foster, the late botanist, author, and photographer, will also posthumously receive the ABC Champion Award.

03.07.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | People News

Steven Foster, Botanical Expert and Photographer, Dies at Age 64

Internationally recognized and respected, Foster helped shape and advance the herbal medicine movement.

01.24.22

Breaking News | People News | Regulations | World Markets

In Memoriam: Dick Griffin

The industry veteran who provided insurance services to several trade organizations passed away on December 29.

01.06.22

ABC’s HerbalGram Publishes Review on History of Saw Palmetto Use

The article covers the extensive history of the medicinal plant popularized by Native Americans.

12.16.21

Layn Natural Ingredients Adopts Sophora Japonica Through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program

The company, which recently launched its first Sophora japonica extract, will support ABC’s HerbMedPro research database.

10.14.21

Formulating for Success in the Surging Dietary Supplement Market

Prioritizing active lifestyles and healthful aging, consumers value science-based nutrition products and dietary supplements.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 10.08.21

Identifying Adulterated Curcumin: Case Study Identifies Best Testing Methods

Compared to high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), adding the carbon-14 method significantly improves synthetic curcumin detection.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.19.21

Herbal Dietary Supplement Sales Surpass $11 Billion, Fueled by Immune Health, Stress Support & Combination Products

American Botanical Council’s 2020 Herb Market Report details pandemic-related consumer trends.

09.15.21

Herbal, Botanical Partners to Share Quality Information

Four nonprofit industry education organizations will freely provide hundreds of chemical fingerprints for herbal and botanical ingredients to researchers.

07.13.21

Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program Publishes Bulletin on Pomegranate Adulteration

The ABC-AHP-NCNPR initiative announced the latest installation in its line of publications on common authenticity problems in the botanicals space.

06.08.21

ABC Presents Botanical Excellence Awards at 16th Annual Celebration Ceremony

The one-hour program on May 25 presented six awards to individuals and organizations in the botanicals space.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.26.21

Affron Saffron Receives Patent for Mood Support Claims

A half-dozen clinical trials provide evidence that Pharmactive’s high-potency extract can support multiple aspects of cognitive health.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.25.21

ABC’s 16th Annual Celebration and Botanical Excellence Awards Set for Livestream May 25

The one-hour online program set for 5 p.m. will honor the recipients of six awards for their accomplishments in 2020.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.20.21

Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program Publishes Olive Oil Lab Doc

The new publication covers over 90 laboratory analytical methods to authenticate olive oil.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.31.21

Elder Berry Adulteration Documented By New BAPP Article

The Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program’s latest installation includes lab data from 532 commercial elderberry samples, evidencing authenticity problems.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.23.21

ABC’s Botanical Adulterant Prevention Program Marks 10-Year Anniversary

BAPP publications include research and education to allow industry members to set ingredient specifications, authenticate ingredients, and assess adulterated materials in the supply chain.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.10.21

Cardiovascular Health | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Research | Weight Management/Weight Loss

Botanical Research: Botanicals & Immunity, Kava Challenges, Turmeric Therapeutics and More

AHPA compiles recent research on botanicals and plant compounds published in peer-reviewed journals.

By Holly Johnson, PhD, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) 01.19.21

BAPP Document on Best Practices for Disposing of Adulterants Open for Public Comment

Qualified stakeholders are encouraged to provide comment by December 14th.

12.01.20

Artemis Launches New BerryDefense Immune Blend Ingredient

The new blend, from the makers of the Berryceuticals line of products, is also formulated to target heart and eye health.

11.18.20

BAPP Publishes Article Detailing Adulteration Schemes Used to Fool Laboratory Analytical Methods

Some forms of ingredient adulteration directly target the methodologies commonly used by testing facilities.

10.30.20

Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program Releases Milk Thistle Extract Bulletin

The American Botanical Council reports on common instances of adulteration within the supply of milk thistle products on the market.

10.19.20

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Research

Symphony Natural Health Adopts Maca, Supports ABC’s HerbMedPro Database

Maca is an herbaceous biennial plant in the Lepidium genus, which is one of the largest genera in the mustard or cabbage family (Brassicaceae).

10.16.20

Natural Remedies Adopts Andrographis through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program

The adoption will ensure American Botanical Council resources on this herb will remain up-to-date.

10.05.20

Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Quality & Safety

Preserving Quality in Immune Health Products: Weathering a Storm of Demand

With unprecedented spikes and limited stocks, the most sought-after herbs are facing sustainability and quality challenges.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 10.01.20

Turmeric & Curcumin: Rising Stars of the Nutrition World

As consumers clamor for these potent compounds, manufacturers and suppliers must deliver high-quality products.

By Nutraceuticals World Staff 05.02.19

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Research | Research News

American Botanical Council Publishes 7,000th HerbClip Research Summary

HerbClip summaries focus on the growing body of human clinical trials for herbs and phytomedicinal products.

01.17.18

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News

EuroPharma Supports ABC Educational Mission through Turmeric Adoption

The turmeric rhizome has a long history of use in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine.

05.02.17

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Regulations | Regulatory News

Supplement OWL Goes Live

Supplement product registry serves as self-regulatory initiative intended to create more complete picture of the marketplace.

04.27.17

Breaking News | People News

ABC Mourns the Passing of Fredi Kronenberg

Founding editor of the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, she served on the ABC Board of Trustees since 1999.

04.25.17

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Regulations

CHPA Encourages Members to Participate in Supplement OWL

Announcement follows discussions between CHPA and its Dietary Supplements Committee.

04.17.17

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety

ABC Endorses Supplement OWL Product Registry

The OWL is intended to increase accountability and transparency by enabling public access to information on products.

04.11.17

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | People News | Research

President of Republic of Mauritius Receives Botanical Research Award

Ameenah Gurib-Fakim recognized for outstanding contributions to medicinal plant research.

03.13.17

Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News

NY State Attorney General Targets Popular Herbal Supplements

DNA testing of products from retailers allegedly failed to find ingredients listed on labels, setting off industry firestorm.

03.02.15

Dietary Supplements | Minerals | Quality & Safety | Testing | Vitamins

Botanical Basics: Botanical Extracts: Not Single Chemical Ingredients

Understanding botanical extracts requires understanding solvents, extract ratios and extract semi-purification.

Steven Dentali, PhD, American Herbal Products Association 04.01.13

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