NPA-China

In June 2006, The Natural Products Association was encouraged by the U.S. government to open an office in China in order to better assist U.S. companies to export their natural products to this rapidly expanding market.

By July 2006, the Natural Products Association had opened its office in Beijing as well as hired the office director Jeff Crowther. In October 2007, the Natural Productsa Association was awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC), receiving both financial and collaborative support from USDOC through the department’s Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP).

The association works closely with the U.S. Embassy in Beijing as well as USDOC in Washington, D.C. to accomplish its China initiatives such as regulatory advocacy, quality assurance and testing program for Chinese ingredients, trade missions, trade shows, educational seminars, product registration services and Web communications.

About Us

Mission Statement
The Natural Products Association's China mission is very similar to the U.S.-based association

Member Benefits
Membership in the Natural Products Association-China is open to companies foreign to China and business entities or persons engaged in the manufacture, distributino, marketing or sale of dietary supplements, health foods, personal care items or natrual products in China. Here are the benefits these members enjoy.

News and Events
The Natural Products Association-China works to create a viable and respected presence in both the U.S. and in China.

NPA China Now Market Updates Newsletter
China Now: Market Updates is a service provided by NPA China to its members, providing news on regulatory environment, new legislation, NPA China activities and any information related to the natural products industry in China. (Note: You must be an NPA member to access this content.)

Purity Testing for Chinese Raw Materials
In an industry first, the Natural Products Association offers a program for testing Chinese raw materials for purity and composition. The program is in response to industry’s efforts to maintain product quality and reliability as competition to supply ingredients and raw materials to the industry grows.

Doing Business in China
Read about how the Natural Products Association-China can assist businesses that want to conduct business in China. Read "Your Guide to Doing Business in China."

Contact Natural Products Association-China
Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D.
Acting Executive Director
Natural Products Association-China
1773 T St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 223-0101
Fac:  (202) 223-0250
Dfabricant@npainfo.org