EHPM - European Federation of Associations of Health Products Manufacturers

EHPM represents the interests of specialist health product manufacturers and distributors in Europe. It was created in 1975 and represents over 1600 health-product manufacturers in 14 European countries. It works towards developing an appropriate regulatory framework throughout the EU for its members’ products and promotes industry best practices for product quality and safety. Through their member associations they aim to provide consumers with safe, science-based, high quality products as well as accurate and helpful information about their nutritional value and use. Over 90% of the companies that are members of EHPM through their national associations are SMEs. EHPM's focus is very much on securing a workable regulatory structure for these companies. EHPM is also a member of UEAPME (the European Association of Craft, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises), the European SME Umbrella organisation. EHPM believes that appropriate EU legislation for food supplements must be developed to prevent barriers to trade and ensure consumer choice. EHPM cooperates actively with the European Commission, the European Parliament, national governments, relevant trade associations and consumer groups, leading scientists and international contacts to reach consensus. Member products include: - Food supplements in tablet, capsule, powder and liquid form, including vitamins and minerals, other - Nutrients and/or herbs - Herbal preparations - Natural and traditional remedies - Whole foods and foods for special diets - Functional Foods - Foods composed entirely or mainly of ingredients produced according to organic agricultural standards - Natural cosmetics