American Botanical Council

The ABC provides education using “science-based” and traditional information to promote the responsible use of botanical medicine. The site's Latest News section has links to news items which are relevant for dietary supplement manufacturers and healthcare professionals. Membership includes access to the online version of 380 monographs on herbs, from German Commission E.

Dietary Supplement Information Bureau

An outreach by the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance, this site was designed to communicate the value of dietary supplements to consumers, legislators, and the media. Find supplement-related news, results of medical studies, info on herbal remedies, health issues, and guidelines for taking a holistic approach to life.

American Herbal Products Association

AHPA’s mission is to promote the responsible sale and use of herbal products. Founded in 1983, AHPA is the recognized leader in representing the responsible center of the botanical trade, and is comprised of the finest growers, processors, manufacturers and marketers of herbal products.

Council for Responsible Nutrition

The CRN is a trade association representing ingredient suppliers and manufacturers in the dietary supplement industry. They are very active in the political arena and media, promoting self-regulation in the industry and challenging attempts to restrict dietary supplement sales.

Emord & Associates

Emord & Associates, PC, is an “AV”-rated law firm. The firm represents over 350 dietary supplement designers, manufacturers and distributors; food manufacturers and distributors; scientists; physicians; nutritionists; healthcare associations; and citizens groups.

Food and Drug Administration

Official website of the FDA.

National Institute of Health

This official website of the NIH includes information on clinical trials, health hotlines, MEDLINEplus, and drugs.

The Natural Products Association

The Natural Products Association (NPA) is the nation’s largest and oldest nonprofit organization dedicated to the natural products industry. The NPA represents nearly 5000 retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of natural products, including foods, dietary supplements and health/beauty aids.

Office of Dietary Supplements

This Office within the NIH has created a website with a wealth of information, including FDA announcements, fact sheets on many supplements and herbs, and links to important resources. Link here to databases including CARDS (a database of federally funded research projects on dietary supplements) and IBIDS (the International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements Database).