2021 was another busy year, and I would have expected nothing else for the natural products industry. We witnessed more regulatory and legislative overreach in places that don’t need it and a lack of action from administrators, regulators, and policymakers where our industry and consumers need it the most. We continued to manage the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and fought to protect access to natural products for millions of Americans.
A warning letter sent to a dietary supplement manufacturer signals a return of enforcement actions based on on-site inspections, which had been suspended for a time during the global pandemic.
ABC continues its ongoing commitment to science-based herbal medicinal products and practices, supporting an authentic and sustainable/regenerative global value network with a wide variety of reports, educational materials, and quality and sustainability initiatives.
As the 24th month of 2020 (or so it feels) comes to a close – the herbal and natural products industry continues to adapt to challenges brought on by the global pandemic and move our industry forward. From regulatory progress made virtually to creative ways to stay connected to families, friends and colleagues near and far, we have seen many developments in 2021 that underscore the resilience of our herbal community.