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The American Botanical Council (ABC), Austin, TX, has selected Loren D. Israelsen, president of the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA), as the recipient of its 2014 Mark Blumenthal Herbal Community Builder Award.
The award is granted annually to an individual in the herbal medicine community who has played a significant role in creating a sense of community among herbalists, researchers, members of the herb and natural products communities, and related groups who work in the area of medicinal plants.
Mr. Israelsen is an expert on the regulation of herbs and dietary supplements in the U.S. and internationally. He has served as an advisor to or officer in numerous industry and non-profit organizations, as well as government agencies.
The award is granted annually to an individual in the herbal medicine community who has played a significant role in creating a sense of community among herbalists, researchers, members of the herb and natural products communities, and related groups who work in the area of medicinal plants.
Mr. Israelsen is an expert on the regulation of herbs and dietary supplements in the U.S. and internationally. He has served as an advisor to or officer in numerous industry and non-profit organizations, as well as government agencies.