By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor02.07.23
All Rhodiola species will enter the list of species covered by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), and will be subject to additional import and export requirements in countries that participate in the global treaty to protect endangered plants and animals.
Over 38,700 species—including roughly 5,950 species of animals and 32,800 species of plants—are protected by CITES against over-exploitation through international trade.
Already, a number of species used in dietary supplements have been indexed in CITES, including American Ginseng and Goldenseal. In the most recent conference of the parties (CoP), the entire genus of Rhodiola was added to Appendix II, effective Feb. 23.
“This implementation took place due to declines in wild populations, increased international trade, and, ultimately, a difficulty in differentiating Rhodiola species without DNA barcoding,” said Heather Harcum, permits biologist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, at a panel discussion held by t
Over 38,700 species—including roughly 5,950 species of animals and 32,800 species of plants—are protected by CITES against over-exploitation through international trade.
Already, a number of species used in dietary supplements have been indexed in CITES, including American Ginseng and Goldenseal. In the most recent conference of the parties (CoP), the entire genus of Rhodiola was added to Appendix II, effective Feb. 23.
“This implementation took place due to declines in wild populations, increased international trade, and, ultimately, a difficulty in differentiating Rhodiola species without DNA barcoding,” said Heather Harcum, permits biologist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, at a panel discussion held by t
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