Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP)

The acronym GMP is used internationally to describe a set of principles and procedures which, when followed by manufacturers of therapeutic goods, helps ensure that the products manufactured will have the required and consistent quality. A basic tenet of GMP is that quality cannot be tested into a batch of product, but must be integrated into each batch of product during all stages of the manufacturing process.

American Herbal Products Association
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is the national trade association and voice of the herbal supplement industry. Founded in 1983, AHPA is the recognized leader in representing the responsible center of the botanical trade, and is comprised of the finest growers, processors, manufacturers and marketers of herbal products. The AHPA is the only trade association devoted solely to herbal issues. Visit www.ahpa.org for more information.

National Nutritional Foods Association
The National Nutritional Foods Association, founded in 1936, represents the interests of manufacturers and retailers of a wide variety of natural products including; organic and health foods, natural ingredient cosmetics, sports nutrition products and vitamins, herbs and other dietary supplements. The (NNFA) is the nation's largest and oldest non-profit organization dedicated to the natural products industry. NNFA represents nearly 5,000 retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of natural foods, dietary supplements, and health/beauty aids. You can view their site at www.nnfa.org.