The organization includes more than 1,900 members accounting for more than 10,000 retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of natural products.

Products also must list all ingredients on the package label, and NPA requires 100 percent natural fragrances and colorants.

[3] The Natural Products Association educates members of Congress about the industry and the impact of federal legislation and regulations.

In addition, NPA provides comments to federal agencies on how regulatory enforcement activities may affect manufacturers, retailers and consumers of natural products and dietary supplements.

[5] Offering two days of industry-driven, educational sessions, workshop programming, case studies, interactive discussions, networking and benchmarking.

In 2008, the DSC, in cooperation with the Natural Products Association and the Council for Responsible Nutrition, held its first briefing.

[7] The Natural Products Association offers a variety of educational programs and resources for both members and non-members.