03.30.23
Jiaherb, Inc. announced that it is the first ingredient supplier to receive a Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) certification for its Rhodiola rosea ingredient. All species of the rhodiola genus were added to the CITES index earlier this year.
CITES protects and regulates plants in international trade with import and export requirements, so that demand in the marketplace doesn’t threaten those plants’ survival in the wild. The CITES listing requires that Rhodiola rosea is both traded sustainably and grown with positive impact on the population of the species.
Jiaherb provides its customers with 100% traceability as part of its social, economic, and environmental commitments, the company reports. Additionally, the company adopted Rhodiola rosea through the American Botanical Council’s Adopt-an-Herb program in 2017. This effort has allowed the company to stay current with research on the ingredient, and to protect Rhodiola rosea from over-harvesting.
Jiaherb cultivates Rhodiola rosea, and only harvests roots which are more than five years old. The company also ensures its rhodiola ingredients meet a standard potency, and tests for heavy metals and pesticides.
“Having our CITES certification ensures Jiaherb’s responsible sourcing and sustainability efforts of Rhodiola rosea and allows us to continue to deliver only the very best quality of the ingredient to our customers,” said Chris Oesterheld, executive vice president.
This year, as part of its ongoing sustainability efforts, Jiaherb supported the Nature Conservancy, a nonprofit seeking to mitigate climate change, protect land and water, provide food and water to those in need, and promote public health.
“Our sustainability efforts and environmental and social responsibility continue to be top priority for our company,” said Scott Chen, president. “Adding CITES certification to our growing list of sustainability efforts including adopting Rhodiola rosea with the American Botanical Council and supporting the Nature Conservancy have become part of the core strategy of our company.”
CITES protects and regulates plants in international trade with import and export requirements, so that demand in the marketplace doesn’t threaten those plants’ survival in the wild. The CITES listing requires that Rhodiola rosea is both traded sustainably and grown with positive impact on the population of the species.
Jiaherb provides its customers with 100% traceability as part of its social, economic, and environmental commitments, the company reports. Additionally, the company adopted Rhodiola rosea through the American Botanical Council’s Adopt-an-Herb program in 2017. This effort has allowed the company to stay current with research on the ingredient, and to protect Rhodiola rosea from over-harvesting.
Jiaherb cultivates Rhodiola rosea, and only harvests roots which are more than five years old. The company also ensures its rhodiola ingredients meet a standard potency, and tests for heavy metals and pesticides.
“Having our CITES certification ensures Jiaherb’s responsible sourcing and sustainability efforts of Rhodiola rosea and allows us to continue to deliver only the very best quality of the ingredient to our customers,” said Chris Oesterheld, executive vice president.
This year, as part of its ongoing sustainability efforts, Jiaherb supported the Nature Conservancy, a nonprofit seeking to mitigate climate change, protect land and water, provide food and water to those in need, and promote public health.
“Our sustainability efforts and environmental and social responsibility continue to be top priority for our company,” said Scott Chen, president. “Adding CITES certification to our growing list of sustainability efforts including adopting Rhodiola rosea with the American Botanical Council and supporting the Nature Conservancy have become part of the core strategy of our company.”
