IADSA Endorses Botanical Adulterants Program
The
International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) has publicly endorsed the Botanical Adulterants
Program (BAP). IADSA was formed in 1998 and represents 49 trade associations.
In his letter, Executive Director Simon Pettman stated that “IADSA is constantly seeking ways in which
to improve standards within the global industry and demonstrate that dietary
supplements are a category of products that deserve the trust of
decision-makers in government. We consider that your program will help us move
forward on both these objectives and in time will provide real consumer
benefits.”
The
support by IADSA is another milestone in the history of the BAP. Adulteration
of botanical ingredients is a global issue, therefore the endorsement of IADSA
with its worldwide connections will be beneficial in many ways; for example,
such support will create better access to information on adulteration and how
it is perceived by regulatory agencies through IADSA, and will increase the awareness
of the problems associated with adulteration and the unique educational work of
the BAP in the many countries that make up the IADSA membership.