As the authoritative voice of the natural health industry, the HFMA supports the interests of its members with legislators and regulators; promotes industry best practice for product quality and safety; and provides responsible information for consumers.
Information for members
Below is an example of the regular updates that member's receive in the members' area of the website:
The next HFMA Working Group meetings are on 2nd March 2011New to the website (click on the link to access the folder)
•Graham Keen invites you to join the HFMA group on LinkedIn - exclusively available to members, this group has been established to allow you to easily network and interact with other members to discuss ideas, share knowledge, keep in touch with HFMA news, search for specific information and hear other member's thoughts of issues affecting our industry - click here
•The presentations from the LAPAD Labelling Workshop - 7th December 2010 are now available, click on the links below
•An Industry in Transition - Graham Keen
•Food Supplements Labelling - Introduction
•Is my product a food supplement?
•Food supplements - applicable legislation
•Food supplements - labelling
•Food supplements - what claims can I make?
•Guidance and Advice
•03.11.10 - Click here to access the HFMA summary matrix of Article 13.1 opinions in assessment order
•Working Groups - Herbals, Technical and VMS minutes for November's meetings are now available.
•The latest Scientific Advisers Report (December 2010) is now available
•The latest Technical Advisers Report (December 2010) is now available
•The latest IADSA Newsflash (October 2010) is now available
•The latest Herbal Forum Minutes (September 2010) are now available
•The latest LAPAD News (April 2010) is now available
Bulletins
•Click here for the latest HFMA Mailout 310 sent out on 18/01/11
•Click here for the latest Working Group e-bulletin
Free AER Software now available for HFMA Members - As you will know, the HFMA is encouraging all members to adopt an Adverse Event Reporting (AER) system if they do not already have one in place. Mandatory for the pharmaceutical industry under pharmocovigilance requirements, AER is an excellent means of recording and assessing consumer reactions to ingredients and products used in the industry. Not only does it result in a wealth of useful safety data, but in the unfortunate event of a safety issue, the AER system will enable companies to assess the potential cause and take swift action to prevent further adverse reactions. It also enables the industry as a whole to demonstrate a history of safety of natural health products and ingredients.
The AER software is now available to download from here - if you require any further advice or assistance, please contact linda@hfma.co.uk
HFMA makes its mark - The HFMA has unveiled a new stamp specifically designed to enable members to demonstrate industry support and excellence through membership of the association. The new HFMA members’ stamp can be used by members on trade advertising and marketing material to show evidence of membership and support of the HFMA. In addition to trade communications, the stamp is designed for use on company stationery and websites, but not in consumer communications. The stamp should be positioned within close proximity of the company name/contact details, and copies of how the stamp is intended to be used should be submitted to LAPAD for prior approval. Use of the stamp does not imply approval or accreditation for products, claims and/or marketing messages. For your copy of the HFMA Stamp, contact Linda Phillips on 0208 481 7100 or email linda@hfma.co.uk
Below is an example of the regular updates that members receive in the members' section of our website:
