EHPM

The European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM) represents specialist health product manufacturers in Europe. It works towards developing an appropriate regulatory framework throughout the EU for its members' products.

These products can include a number of substances such as herbal preparations, natural and traditional remedies, functional foods, natural cosmetics and food supplements. And as the idea of taking better care of oneself is being promoted, the nutritional supplement industry continues to grow dramatically.

Overwhelming evidence now supports the beneficial effects of certain dietary supplements - concentrates of important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, amino and fatty acids and other substances with a nutritional or physiological effect - in various life stages. Food supplements are generally sold as:
• capsules
• tablets
• powders
• liquids

Their role has stirred interest from governments keen to find ways of reducing healthcare costs, and with consumers constantly striving to maintain their optimum nutrient intake, the spotlight is clearly focussed on food supplements.
Development is welcomed, and EHPM believes that appropriate regulation under food law will ensure the free movement of these products across Europe.

Members

1. Belgium- NAREDI- http://www.naredi.be/ 
2. Bulgaria- Association of Manufacturers of Food Supplements in Bulgaria (AMFSB)
3. Czech Republic- Ceská Asociace pro Speciální Potraviny (CASP)-http://www.casponline.cz/
4. Denmark:
   1.Danish Nutraceutical Industries - http://foedevarer.di.dk/ ;
   2.Helsebranchens Leverandørforening- http://www.hbl.dk/
5. Finland- Luontaistuotealan Tukkukauppiaiden Liitto Ry- www.luontaistuotetukut.net/
6. France:
   1. Syndicat de la Diététique et des Compléments Alimentaires (SDCA)- http://www.synd-dca.org/ ;
   2. Syndicat National des Fabricants de Produits Diététiques, Naturels et Compléments Alimentaires (SYNADIET) - http://www.synadiet.org/  
7. Germany- Budesverband Deutscher Industrie- und Handelsunternehmen für Arzneimittel, Reformwaren und Körperflegemittel- http://www.bdih.de/
8. Greece- Association of Importers and Manufacturers of Natural Products  
9. Hungary- Gyógynövény Szövetség és Terméktanács Étrendkiegészíto Tagozata -Hungarian Dietary Supplements Association (HUDSA)- http://www.mekisz.hu/
10. Ireland- Irish Health Trade Association (IHTA)- http://www.ihta.org/
11. Italy:
    1. Associazione Italiana Industrie Prodotti Alimentari (AIIPA)- http://www.aiipa.it/
    2. Federsalus- http://www.federsalus.org/
12. Norway- Bransjerådet for Naturmidlern (BRN) - http://www.brn.no/      
13. Poland-  Krajowa Rada Suplementów i Odzywek (KRSiO) -The Polish Council for Supplements and Nutritional Foods- http://www.krsio.org.pl/
14. Portugal-Associaçâo Portuguesa de Alimentaçâo Racional e Dietética (APARD)- http://www.apard.pt/
15. Romania- Asociatia Producatorilor Importatorilor si Comerciantilor de Produse Dietetice si Suplimente Nutritionale din Romania (APICPDSNR)
16. Slovenia- Sekcija Proizvajalcev Posebnih Prehranskih Izdelkov in Dopolnil (SPPPID)- www.gzs.si/slo/
17. Spain:
    1. Asociación Española de Fabricantes de Preparados Alimenticios Especiales,  Dietéticos y Plantas Medicinales (AFEPADI)- http://www.afepadi.org/  
    2. Asociación Española de Fitoterapía y Nutrición Responsible (AFINUR)- http://www.afinur.net/
18. Sweden- Föreningen Svensk Egenvård- http://www.svenskegenvard.se/
19. The Netherlands- Natuur-en Gezondheidsproducten Nederland (NPN) - http://www.natuur-gezondheidsproducten.nl/
20. Turkey- Turkish Food Supplement Manufacturers and Importers Association (BesDesDer)- http://www.besdesder.org.tr/
21. United Kingdom:
    1. Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)- http://www.crn-uk.org/
    2. Health Food Manufacturers Association (HFMA)- http://www.hfma.co.uk/