Resources and Reference
Other Resources
NPA Frequently Asked Questions
A directory for all FAQ sections on our site.
FDA: Tips for Older Dietary Supplement Users
Even if you eat a wide variety of foods, how can you be sure that you are getting all the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients you need as you get older? If you are over 50, your nutritional needs may change. Informed food choices are the first place to start, making sure you get a variety of foods while watching your calorie intake. Supplements and fortified foods may also help you get appropriate amounts of nutrients.
The AER Law
The Dietary Supplement and Non-Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act (the "AER Bill") amends the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to require the reporting of "serious" adverse events for both over the counter (OTC) drugs and dietary supplements.
Codex
The Natural Products Association's Codex Alimentarius Resource Center helps its members and others better understand this international body, its activities and their impact in the United States.
Scientific Backgrounders
On a regular basis, the Natural Products Association's department of Science and Quality Assurance together with the Committee on Product and Label Integrity (ComPLI) develop positions, referred to as "Backgrounders," on key topics. Read about them here.
Agencies and Organizations
Links to other industry organizations and government agencies.
GMP Notes
A forum to hear and address your cGMP questions, update you on projects in the works, provide you with inspectional and compliance points to consider that will hopefully be of value to your day-to-day activities, and clarify Federal regulations and policies central to your operations.
Supplement Facts: Separating Supplement Fact from Fiction
When customers or the news media examine the dietary supplement industry, they usually ask three questions: Are they regulated? Are they safe? Do they work? The Supplement Facts section addresses all these issues and provides examples and references.
Natural Products Association & Industry Facts
Information about the Natural Products Association and industry facts and stats.
SIDI
Voluntary guidelines and resources on the Standardized Information on Dietary Ingredients (SIDI™) protocol to standardize and streamline the communication of information on a raw ingredient from ingredient supplier to manufacturer.
What You Can Tell About the Products You Sell
Given the many DSHEA-related legal and regulatory developments over the past several years, Natural Products Association retail members frequently ask: "What can I say about my products and not break the law?" To update dietary supplement retailers as to what health-related information about their products they can properly give their customers, this guide is offered by NPA counsel.
NPA's FDA Handbook for Retailers
The information is presented as a guide and to assist retailers in two areas of concern: FDA inspections – your rights and obligations; and giving nutritional information to customers.
