Trading Associations

As the authoritative voice of the natural health industry, the HFMA supports its members with legislators and regulators; promotes industry best practice for product quality and safety; and provides responsible information for consumers.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), founded in 1973 and based in Washington, D.C., is the leading trade association representing dietary supplement manufacturers and ingredient suppliers.

Birmingham Chamber has an active events programme to ensure members are able to make the contacts they need to help their businesses to grow and a online discussion group which influences policy development.

UKTI works with UK based businesses to ensure their success in international markets through exports. They encourage and support overseas companies to look at the UK as the best place to set up or expand their business.

Medilink is a health technology specialist organisation providing direct support to health technology and related life science businesses.

The European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM) represents specialist health product manufacturers in Europe.

JETRO is a government-related organization originally established in 1958, that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world.

The HMC is an independent, registered charity organisation whose aim is to certify the production of genuine Halal food. HMC complies with the UK Laws for food production, as well as Islamic dietary compliance Laws.

The Food Supplements Europe membership includes national associations and companies committed to ensuring that future EU legislation and policy reflects the important role that this sector plays in the health of consumers.