Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program

The International Congress on Natural Products Research 2024 (ICNPR-2024) was held in Krakow, Poland on 13-17 July 2024. This event brought together over 1000 scientists and researchers from 68 countries, making it one of the most significant global gatherings in the field of natural products. The congress featured around 130 oral presentations and nearly 800 poster presentations. A special session commemorating Amway-Nutrilite’s 90th anniversary featured a talk by Mark Blumenthal, founder and executive director of the American Botanical Council. His presentation, titled “ABC’s Efforts for Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) and Sustainable Herbs Program,” was one of the highlights of the session. Click the link to download the abstract book of the congress: https://lnkd.in/gkfdWbUb

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has raised concerns about the adulteration of powdered spices, which can pose significant health risks. ICMR has issued guidelines urging consumers to opt for whole spices over powdered ones due to their lower risk of adulteration. The guidelines also emphasize the importance of inspecting spices for color, texture, and aroma, and recommend purchasing certified products from reputable sources. Holistic nutritionist Monika Vasudeva underscores the health risks of adulterated spices and advocates for grinding whole spices at home to preserve their flavor and nutritional value. Click the link to read the article: https://lnkd.in/gpgryWyq

Natural Products Insider reports that SupplySide, organized by Informa Markets with two premier gatherings that bring together buyers and suppliers from throughout the health and nutrition industries, has formally added the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) to the #SupplySide Compliance Program as a recommendation for all companies participating in the show. We are very grateful to SupplySide/Informa Markets for recommending to exhibitors and attendees the adoption of the BAPP Best Practices SOP to remove unlawful and possibly dangerous ingredients & products from global commerce! Click to read Jon Benninger’s article: https://lnkd.in/gSGqXzpY

Thanks to Radicle Science for hosting Stefan Gafner, Chief Scientific Officer of the American Botanical Council, in the 16th episode of Radicle Perspectives. Stefan shared insights for brands aiming to enhance their product protection against adulteration. Tune in to discover best practices that can protect your company from becoming a victim of adulteration. The watch on-demand recording is available free of charge after registration in case you missed it! https://hubs.ly/Q02Frtmy0 #BAAP #dietarysupplement #radiclescience

We are excited to share an insightful article featuring Mark Blumenthal in Nutraceuticals World! The article delves into the history of botanical adulteration, including the foundation in 2011 of the ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP), a large-scale initiative to educate about adulteration and fraud in botanical ingredients. Also highlighted are the best practices for the herbal industry for preventing adulteration, such as setting appropriate ingredient specifications, thorough supplier qualification, and robust analytical methods. Companies can support #BAPP by accessing its publications, donating to ongoing research, and endorsing BAPP’s Best Practices SOP. Read the full article on Nutraceuticals World: https://lnkd.in/g7bDnbRm

𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐅𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐬 Essential oils rich in the aromatic compound (𝘌)-anethol, such as anise, fennel, and star anise fruit oils, are widely used in the flavor, fragrance, and medicinal industries. Given the cost of production, these natural and authentic essential oils are reportedly adulterated with lower-cost natural materials or synthetic (𝘌)-anethol. The current study investigates essential oil profiles (using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry) and stable isotope ratios (gas chromatography/isotope ratio mass spectrometry) of (𝘌)-anethol in both authentic reference standards (𝘯 = 15) and commercially available samples (𝘯 = 30). The article reports that adulteration of (𝘌)-anethol-containing natural products takes various forms, and a multifaceted analytical approach is recommended for authentication. Of the 30 commercial samples analyzed for this report, eight (27%) were found to be adulterated. Click to read the article: https://lnkd.in/gAg3UUXT 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: The Latin names of star anise (𝘐𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘷𝘶𝘭𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘦) and anise (𝘗𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘶𝘮) were written wrong in the original image of the post. The corrected image is added below.

In today’s short video, Mark Blumenthal gives information about the various publications of the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) and explains what makes the #BAPP bulletins so useful for the botanical dietary supplement industry! Did you know that BAPP published its 28th Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin on Damask Rose Essential Oil in June 2024? Watch the video to learn more!

In a recent update, Alkemist Labs shared a list of the herbs and fungi that failed identity tests most frequently in the first half of 2024. According to NutraIngredients USA, Alkemist Labs’ Petra Erlandson mentioned that all the ingredients were tested using High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography. She noted that several on the list are repeat offenders, including apple (𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘢), ashwagandha (𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘢), elder berry (𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘶𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘢), eleuthero (𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘶𝘴), grape (𝘝𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘢), lion’s mane (𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘶𝘴), monk fruit (𝘚𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘪), and nettle (𝘜𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘢). The parts of the failing plant species were not provided on the list. Erlandson explained that it is hard to generalize the causes, but all of the individual samples listed were failing due to substitution, adulteration, or severe quality issues caused by processing such as excessive dilution. Click to link to get more details: https://lnkd.in/gDnVaB94 #quality #testing #supplychain #alkemistlabs #botanicals

The 2nd Francophone Conference on Botanical Ingredients (#CFIB2024) will be held in Lyon, France on September 19 and 20, 2024. The conference is founded and organized by EXTRASYNTHESE and BotaniCERT on the subject “Efficiency, Robustness, and Safety: Can We Really Master Plant Solutions?” American Botanical Council’s Chief Science Officer Stefan Gafner will give a plenary lecture entitled “Adulteration of Botanical Ingredients: How Extensive Is It and How Do Fraudsters Deceive Analytical Testing Methods?”. For more details and registration, please visit the conference website: https://lnkd.in/gP_Vp8Bw

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞 ‘𝐓𝐨𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐝’? Laboratory testing of spices obtained at retail stores in New York revealed that several spices, i.e., paprika, chili, curry, and turmeric powders contained Sudan dyes, which are classified as possible or known carcinogens depending on the regulatory authorities. These dyes, which are rated for industrial use only, are low-cost, easily available, and create appealing-looking products that can fetch a higher price and exhibit vibrant colors for well past their shelf life. Though New York State has issued recalls on these products, this potential threat to consumer safety remains a concern worldwide.  Read more >> https://lnkd.in/dMpNBqGW