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photo of nutritional supplementsFounded in 1936, the Natural Products Association is the nation’s largest and oldest non-profit organization dedicated to the natural products industry. The Natural Products Association represents more than 10,000 retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of natural products, including foods, dietary supplements, and health/beauty aids.
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Mission and Vision Statements
As the leading voice of the natural products industry, the Natural Products Association's mission is to advocate for the rights of consumers to have access to products that will maintain and improve their health, and for the rights of retailers and suppliers to sell these products.

Code of Ethics
As a member of the Natural Products Association, I will do my best to adhere to the following Code of Ethics: I shall sell or supply only those nutritional foods, dietary supplements and related products and services that may be helpful to consumers who seek to maintain or improve their health…

Bylaws
Get an in-depth understanding of how Natural Products Association members govern themselves and regulate association affairs.

Board of Directors
The Natural Products Association is governed by a 22-member Board of Directors representing all segments of the industry.

Committees
From advocacy and membership to finance and product and label integrity, the Natural Products Association’s committees play a crucial role in the Natural Products Association’s affairs.  

Regional Offices
Natural Products Association members have access to seven regional offices, and staff executive directors, who serve as local industry liaisons, monitoring state legislation and protecting your right to do business. Each region is governed by its own board of directors…

Awards
Each year, the Natural Products Association honors dedicated individuals who have made significant contributions benefiting the natural products industry. Award recipients are honored during the Natural Products Association’s annual trade show and convention.

Natural Products Association - China
In July 2006, The Natural Products Association opened and staffed a branch office in Beijing to better assist its newly forming member base in China...

Member Benefits
From advocacy and membership to finance and product and label integrity, the Natural Products Association’s committees play a crucial role in the Natural Products Association’s affairs.

In the News
The Natural Products Association works hard to promote and defend the natural products industry. Below are some of the places where the Natural Products Association has gotten the word out.

Member Directory
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