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Quality StandardsQuality Standards Disclosed at Nutritional Symposium and Exposition; First Meeting of the Year Will Preview the Future of Supplements Regulation and Emerging Test Methods LOS ANGELES--- While interest in
nutritional supplements usage has grown among American consumers, it has at the
same time been the cause of much confusion. In the past few years, various
studies have shown that particular supplements can be useful for certain
diseases, health maintenance, and weight management. However, results from
other studies have challenged these findings.
The current state of confusion in the $50
billion [nutritional supplement] industry has prompted regulators and
standard-setting authorities to take action. AOAC International, FDA, and the
National Institute of Health (NIH) recently signed an agreement to develop
standards for testing herbal supplements; and Rep. Susan Davis recently
introduced a bill that would greatly enhance the role of FDA in regulating all
supplements.
Topics such as pending regulations,
quality standards, and others affecting the nutritional supplements industry
will be discussed at the Nutritionals 2002 Symposium and Exposition, taking
place February 5-7, 2002 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The show will
provide an informational forum for leading industry professionals to explore
some of the latest issues including the results of NIH research on supplements,
and the FDA's plans for 2002.
The symposium is sponsored by the
National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA), the Council for Responsible
Nutrition (CRN), the Consumer Healthcare Product Association (CHPA), the
American Botanicals Counsel (ABC), and the Dietary Supplement Education
Alliance (DSEA). It will assist nutraceutical developers, marketers, and
manufacturers keep abreast of the latest developments in the industry, and
serve as a venue for learning to operate and succeed in the industry. Symposium
sessions will examine various issues including consumer trends, and supplements
perception and use.
Complementing the symposium, the
exposition will feature hundreds of exhibitors and their wide range of products
ranging from the formulation stages, through manufacturing and packaging, to
the finished product. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with leading
suppliers of raw materials and ingredients, process and manufacturing
equipment, packaging materials, testing and inspection equipment, and more.
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