03.01.11
The Natural Products Association (NPA), Washington, D.C., has promoted Dr. Cara Welch to vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs. She will oversee NPA’s quality assurance programs, including good manufacturing practices (GMP) certification and the NPA Natural Seal. She advises NPA members on regulatory, safety, nutrition and health issues. Additionally, Dr. Welch is responsible for assisting natural product industry members to implement policies in response to government initiatives in the regulatory arena, and working with officials at FDA and other agencies whose actions have a direct impact on the natural products industry.