Graham Rigby
Supreme Court Finds Trump’s Tariffs Unlawful; Refund and New Questions Remain
On Feb. 20, the United States Supreme Court ruled in the consolidated case Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the President of the United States the authority to impose tariffs. This ruling found that almost all of the major tariffs implemented by the current administration were unlawful, including ...
U.S. Representative Introduces Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act
On Feb. 4, U.S. Representative Nick Langworthy (R-NY) introduced the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act, legislation aimed at protecting consumer health while restoring common sense to dietary supplement regulation by reaffirming a single, science-based national standard overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to Langworthy, dietary supplements including vitamins, protein powders, creatine ...
Dick Durbin Reintroduces Dietary Supplement Listing Act
On Jan. 15, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) reintroduced the Dietary Supplement Listing Act, which would require dietary supplement manufacturers to register their products with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to Durbin, the law would require companies to provide FDA with critical information about their products including product names, a list of ...
FDA Issues Letter on DSHEA Disclaimer Amendment, Industry Responds
On Dec. 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a letter to the dietary supplement industry regarding the agency’s labeling regulations that govern the placement of the disclaimer on dietary supplements labels under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C) and Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA). The agency ...
AHPA Launches New Technology & AI Innovation Committee
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has announced the formation of its new Technology & AI Innovation Committee to help members explore opportunities, navigate challenges, and apply best practices in the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies. The committee will be chaired by Asa Waldstein, founder & principal of Apex Compliance, who ...
AHPA Launches Michael McGuffin Endowment Fund
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has announced the launch of the Michael McGuffin Endowment Fund, established in honor of late AHPA President Michael McGuffin, whose visionary leadership and dedication transformed the herbal products industry. The fund builds on McGuffin’s legacy of generosity and mentorship, providing meaningful support to individuals, companies and organizations across the herbal ...
Graham Rigby Named AHPA’s New President & CEO
During its annual member meeting, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) Board of Trustees announced the selection of Graham Rigby as the new president & CEO of the association. The decision came with longtime leader Michael McGuffin’s full participation and blessing, as he participated in the executive search process prior to his passing. McGuffin’s confidence ...
Wilson Lau to Chair AHPA Board of Trustees
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) Executive Committee has appointed Wilson Lau as chair of the AHPA Board of Trustees until March 2017. Lau is the vice president of sales at nuherbs Company and has served on the AHPA board since 2008. He is also chair of AHPA’s Tea and Infusion Products Committee. “AHPA appreciates ...
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