• Sept. 9: China Roundtable: A Special Update on the Growing Collaboration Between China and Utah’s Dietary Supplement and Natural Health Industry, Salt Lake City, UT. A one day meeting discussing recent developments affecting: * dietary supplement GMP's * certification and testing of dietary ingredients * Chinese government standards and regulations affecting dietary ingredients * research and scientific progress in China for traditional medicines *coordination of regulatory standards with the US.
  For more information contact: Lindsay Wright at lindsay@unpa.com

• Sept. 12-15: ABIC 2010: Bridging Biology & Business, Saskatoon, Canada. ABIC 2010 features a stellar line-up of presenters in three streams: Energy, Health and Sustainability, with 66 expert speakers and four keynote presentations. ABIC 2010 also includes a tradeshow, an international poster competition and a public forum. A Gala and other networking events round out the social aspects of this premier conference. http://www.abic.ca/abic2010/

• Sept. 20: Prop. 65 Conference, City Club of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. This year's panels are geared to help you catch up on the latest developments, hear the experts discuss the critical issues, and find out where Prop. 65 is heading. Special pricing for AHPA members $300 (normal price $600).
  Website: https://www.prop65clearinghouse.com/Register.html

• Sept. 20-25: 11th Congress of the International Society of Ethnopharmacology (ISE 2010), Albacete, Spain. This joint conference will certainly be one of the most exciting and prestigious international events in the field of medicinal plant sciences. Spain is a fascinating country that is full of vitality, cultural diversity and culinary delights. We trust that the dynamic and magical spirit of the small city of Albacete (Castilla-La Mancha) will provide a very stimulating milieu for scientific exchange amongst ethnopharmacologists, ethnobiologists and ethnobotanists from all over the world. We are certain that this event will offer exciting opportunities for exchanging the latest scientific news and for networking with colleagues.
  Website: http://www.ise2010.org/

• Sept. 24: Dietary Supplements: GMPs, Challenges, & Initiatives,Anaheim, CA. Presented by The Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Division of the American Society for Quality in cooperation with The United States Food and Drug Administration, Los Angeles District, The California Department of Public Health.
  For additional information contact Ofelia Barretto@ (714) 870-4471
  Hotel Reservations: Contact Paradise Pier Hotel @ (714) 520-5005

• Sept. 24-25: 2010 Smithsonian Botanical Symposium: Food For Thought: 21st Century Perspectives on Plants and People, Washington, DC. The Smithsonian Botanical Symposium, hosted by the Departments of Botany and Anthropology, will examine the 21st century transformation of the study of interactions between plants and people. The invited speakers will cover a wide range of topics: from the role molecular biology now has in elucidating crop domestication to the ways in which peoples across myriad ecosystems interact with specific plants and landscapes.
  Website: http://botany.si.edu/sbs/
  

• Sept. 26-29: PSE Symposium: TERPENES Application, Activity & Analysis, Istanbul, Turkey. The aim of this symposium is to bring together worldwide eminent scientists and industry involved in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, pharmacology, biosynthesis and  analysis  as well as applications of terpenes. The meeting will consist of plenary lectures, short lectures, poster sessions and social activities to catalyse vigorous scientific discussions at various levels and platforms.
  

• Sept. 29: CRN's The Workshop, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort, Austin, Texas. The Council for Responsible Nutrition each year brings together top scientific experts on nutrition and dietary supplements for a full day of focused discussion in an intimate setting. Website: http://www.crnusa.org/TheWorkshop/

• Sept. 29-Oct. 2: CRN's The Conference, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort, Austin, Texas. Join the Council for Responsible Nutrition for the premier event that brings together top industry professionals for three days of the most relevant sessions on business, legislative, regulatory and scientific issues—and plenty of networking opportunities. Website: http://www.crnusa.org/TheConference/

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• Oct. 1-2: First International Ayurveda Congress, Klagenfurt, Austria. The Austrian Association for Ayurveda and the Carinthian Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to participate in the first International Ayurveda Congress in Austria. The target audience for this congress is all Ayurvedic experts who are at the cutting edge of research in this field and wish to share their experiences with colleagues. This Ayurveda Congress in Klagenfurt is of great significance. For the first time ever, European medical practitioners and Ayurvedic practitioners from all over the world will meet to discuss the possibilities of reciprocal enrichment for these two spheres. In particular, the congress will explore the benefits that could arise for European medicine through the integration of Ayurvedic knowledge.
  Website: www.ayurveda-austria.com

• Oct. 1-3: 2010 AHG National Symposium Austin, TX. Modern western herbal medicine is a synthesis of many traditions. This conference will take participants on a unique journey through the traditions that form the western roots of modern herbalism, and the many branches that have sprung from it. Turn theory into practice with clinically focused classes highlighting the fundamentals of herbalism, ranging from community activism to physical assessment to formulation and clinical strategies. Herbalists of all levels will leave this conference with new clinical skills, an enhanced understanding of botanical medicines for their practices, and new inspiration for crafting a life worth living with herbal medicines.
  Website: http://www.americanherbalist.com/node/162

• Oct. 2-6: Mind-Body Medicine, Hyatt Regency, Crystal City, VA. Learn the scientific basis for mind-body medicine and experience the depth and power of our unique small group approach. Explore and learn to use a range of the most effective tools for self-care and stress management, including: meditation, guided imagery, biofeedback & autogenic training, breathing & movement, and self expression through words and drawings.This is the Center’s core program. We have been teaching it around the world since 1994. It has provided thousands of professionals with the tools and experiences needed to transform their lives and practices.
  Website: http://www.cmbm.org/holistic_medicine_PROFESSIONAL_TRAINING_EDUCATION/mind_body_medicine_description.php

• Oct. 3-8: The VIII International Ethnobotany Symposium, Lisbon, Portugal.
  Website: http://www.ff.ul.pt/eventos/VIII_INTERNATIONAL_ETHNOBOTANY_SYMPOSIUM.pdf

• Oct. 5-6: Analysis of Metal Impurities According to Proposed USP Chapters, Philadelphia, PA.
  Are You Ready for the USP <231> Heavy Metals Transition to the Proposed USP Chapters <232>, <233>, and <2232>?
  ABOUT THE COURSE: The United States Pharmacopoeia, USP has significantly changed the way in which metal analysis is conducted in drugs and dietary supplements. In January 2010 USP proposed three new chapters on elemental impurities (<232>, <2232>, and <233>) with new requirements for limits and recommendations for metal analysis in drugs and dietary ingredients.The final version is expected to be released in late 2010, and by 2013 the current chapter <231> will be obsolete.This course will cover instrumentation, method development and method validation for analyses of elemental impurities in pharmaceutical materials currently being tested using USP Chapter Heavy Metals <231>. The course will be taught in light of the elements and limits proposed in the draft chapter <232> Elemental Impurities, with an emphasis on ICP and ICP-MS analyses consistent with USP general chapter Plasma Spectrochemistry <730> and the default methodology proposed in draft chapter <233> Elemental Impurities - Procedures.
  Website: http://www.ipacanada.com/viewcourse.php?id=analysis1010ph

• Oct. 13-15 – AHPA Board of Trustee’s & Committee Meetings, Please see the section at top “AHPA on the Road” for complete details and more information. A link to the meeting schedule is available HERE.

• Oct. 13-16 – Natural Products Expo East Trade Show & Educational Events, Boston, MA. Natural Products Expo East is the largest natural, organic and healthy products trade show on the East Coast, and draws up to 25,000 international industry professionals, with 1,500 booths showcasing the latest trends and new product launches including: organic products, natural gourmet, health and beauty, pet products, supplements, and natural living. Explore new ideas, industry trends and practical solutions to improve business practices and broaden industry knowledge at the available educational sessions. From retail training and trends to understanding ingredients; sustainability in packaging and marketing to distribution and advocacy. More information can be found at THIS LINK.

• Oct. 17-21: 8th Annual International Restorative Medicine Conference: Practical Skills in Endocrinology, Medical Herbalism and Nutrition, Moab, UT.

  The term ‘Restorative Medicine’ was coined to describe the use of bioidentical hormones, botanical medicines, and nutritional supplements to assist the body’s innate mechanisms in returning to healthy equilibrium. The goal of Restorative Medicine is to help patients regain and maintain optimal health after treatment has ended. Our conferences are geared towards providing you with practical information and effective protocols that can be directly applied in practice. The Restorative Medicine Conference draws a diverse group of health care professionals to learn together in a relaxed and friendly environment.
  Website: http://www.restorativemedicine.com/conference/moab

• October 19-22: First Annual Jerusalem International Conference on Integrative Medicine," Israeli Chamber of Complementary Health Professionals, Jerusalem, Israel.  Website: http://www.altmedor.com/44554/English 
  

• October 21: NBJ Webcast: Consumer Research
  Website: http://nutritionbusinessjournal.com/calendar/2010-nutrition-business-webseminar/index.html

• Oct. 20-22: SupplySide West, Venetian & Sands Expo, Las Vegas, NV. SupplySide is the world's largest trade show and conference for healthy and innovative ingredients. Thousands of decision makers from the global food, beverage, dietary supplement and cosmeceutical industries converge to learn, network, source and create. Your next big idea is just a show away.
  Website: www.supplysideshow.com

• Oct. 21-22: The 2010 AICR Annual Research Conference on Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity & Cancer, Capital Hilton Hotel, Washington, DC. Who Should Attend: Basic scientists, clinical investigators, epidemiologists, dietitians, nutritionists, policy makers and other health professionals interested in food, nutrition, physical activity and weight management in relation to cancer.
  Website: www.aicr.org/conference
  

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• Nov 3-4: The 2nd International Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Their Cultivation and Aspects of Uses, Petra, Jordan. The symposium will focus on new developments in all aspects related to medicinal plants. Website: http://ismp.bau.edu.jo
  
  
• Nov 16-18: Health Ingredients Europe, Madrid, Spain. With demand for natural and organic foods growing exponentially, food manufactures are increasingly shifting towards natural alternatives. Natural ingredients delivers you potential customers from every sector of the food & beverage industry. Website: http://hieurope.ingredientsnetwork.com/home

• Nov 18, 2010: 5th Annual NHRI Scientific Symposium, Bloomington, IN. Symposium Theme: Natural Products – Cost-Effectiveness & Safety of Dietary Supplements. Registration deadline is November 1, 2010.
  Website: http://www.naturalhealthresearch.org/nhri/?p=2827
  

• Nov 18: NBJ Webcast: Raw Material & Ingredient Supply
  Website: http://nutritionbusinessjournal.com/calendar/2010-nutrition-business-webseminar/index.html

• Nov 18: Natural Health Research Institute (NHRI) 5th Annual Scientific Symposium “Natural Products – Cost-Effectiveness & Safety of Dietary Supplements,” Hilton Chicago, Bloomingdale, IL. NHRI is an independent, non-profit organization that supports science-based research on natural health and wellness. It is committed to informing consumers, scientists, the media, policymakers and legislators about scientific evidence on the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of diet, supplements and a healthy lifestyle, in order to improve health and wellness, and reduce disease around the world.
  Website: http://www.naturalhealthresearch.org/nhri/?cat=43

• Nov 25-27: International Conference on Folk and Herbal Medicine, Udaipur (Rajasthan), India. With the growing realization of the harmful effects of chemical-based medical practices, the use of natural formulations from medicinal plants and traditional health practices is gaining greater acceptance. Ever since the WHO gave recognition to “Traditional Medicine” in 1976, the Folk and Herbal Medicine of ancient times which were subdued by the modern medicine have staged a come back and a “herbal renaissance” is blooming across the world. However, concerns are already being expressed about the fast dwindling supplies of many of the important medicinal plant species due to habitat loss, habitat degradation and unscrupulous removal from the wild. The species used in the codified systems of medicine are under greater threat due to their wider applicability and usage.
  Website: http://www.icfhm2010.in/
  

• Nov 26-28: Asian Herbal Show 2010, Chennai, India. To provide a global platform to all the groups involved in the research, trade and utilization of herbal and medicinal plants. This Conference would help in promoting exchange of knowledge and facilitate cross fertility of ideas among the scientist, industrialist, traders and farmers with common goals. This conference will constitute a global platform open to all researchers of any nationality, who would like to present their relevant studies as well as to establish new collaborations between participants all around the world. Leading researchers from various institutes, universities and industries from all over the country and abroad will participate in the conference. It will provide an excellent platform for all the researchers/industrialist/business group to interact and discuss various breakthroughs, bottlenecks and recent developments in the area of aromatic and medicinal plants.
  Website: http://www.asianherbalshow.com/prog.htm
  

• Nov 26-29: 3^rd International Conference on Advancement in Science and Technology (iCAST) 2010, Kuantan, Malaysia. For thousands of years, knowledge, skills and practices based on the concepts, beliefs and experiences indigenous to cultural origin have been used to maintain health, as well as to prevent or treat physical and mental illnesses. The use of garlic oil to prevent infectious diseases, honey to empower body defense mechanism or practicing yoga to control anxiety and psychological stress are just a few of those traditions that mankind has inherited through ages from different parts of the world. Furthermore, customarily ‘drying’ has been applied for food preservation for hundreds of years without knowing the effect of water activity. Along with the tremendous advancement in science and technology observed in the last few decades, these traditional practices of health and disease, have never been in oblivion. In recent decades, traditional practices in health and disease have re-emerged with increasing popularity by integrating these traditional practices with the new knowledge in biomedical science and biotechnology. Thus, this conference is aimed to have lively exchange of ideas and networking opportunities among the participants from all around the globe on the integration of this new knowledge with the tradition
  Website: http://www.iiu.edu.my/icast/2010

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• Dec 3-5: Functional Foods in the Prevention and Management of Metabolic Syndrome, Functional Foods Center, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.  The main goal of the Conference is to bring together experts in medicine, biology, and the food industry to discuss the contribution of functional foods in the prevention and  management of Metabolic Syndrome.
  Website: http://www.functionalfoodscenter.net/Conference2010.html

• Dec 6-8: Middle East Natural & Organic Product Expo 2010, Dubai, U.A.E. The overwhelming response from the trade community in the region showed at MENOPE 2009 is a clear example that there is a high demand for organic products in the Middle East market. MENOPE 2010 is the premier platform for global players in this sector to capitalise on this opportunity of emerging market needs. Significantly, the show is held in Dubai, the cosmopolitan city-state of the UAE. Dubai offers a vantage point to companies for regional penetration with the city being the trading and export hub for the whole of Middle East and Africa.
  Website: http://naturalproductme.com/index.php

• Dec 8-10: The International Conference on PARTHENIUM, New Delhi, India.
  Website: http://www.iprng.org/announcement.pdf

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