The American Supplement Association brings industry participants together around sound policy, credible science, strong quality systems, and clear public information. ASA gives members a structured way to understand developments, contribute expertise, and support practices that can be explained and assessed.
An association built around the work
ASA’s work is organized around the decisions that shape the supplement sector.
Policy and advocacy
ASA develops association positions through member input, subject-matter review, conflict controls, and approval under its governance process. Public positions identify the issue, date, authority, supporting sources, and current status.
Regulatory affairs
Regulatory work separates legal requirements, agency actions, industry practice, and ASA recommendations. Members receive context for operational decisions; public records provide a clear account of adopted positions.
Science, quality, and standards
ASA uses defined methods for scientific review, responsible-practice guidance, and standards-related work. Documents state whether they are requirements, recommendations, positions, or educational resources.
Current work
ASA publishes dated work products rather than broad claims of influence. Current priorities, positions, regulatory updates, scientific materials, and quality resources appear with an accountable owner and review status.
Membership with a defined standard
ASA membership is reviewed. Eligible organizations agree to the Code of Responsible Practice, provide accurate application information, maintain current records, and participate under ASA’s competition, conflict, and confidentiality safeguards.
Members can contribute through committees and task forces, use member resources, attend briefings and education, and take part in association position development. Access and voting rights depend on the member category and governing documents.
Practical information for distinct audiences
For members and industry professionals
Track relevant developments, contribute expertise, use implementation resources, and connect with colleagues through defined association channels.
For policymakers and regulators
Review ASA’s policy priorities, adopted positions, supporting context, and organizational governance. Contact the appropriate function for a public-policy inquiry.
For consumers and media
Find plain-language information, understand what ASA membership and program recognition mean, verify public records, or contact an authorized ASA representative.
Programs and professional engagement
ASA programs apply the association’s policy, science, quality, and education capabilities to defined needs.
- ASA Academy provides structured professional education under stated learning and faculty standards.
- Events and briefings connect current issues with responsible discussion and source material.
- Member roundtables support candid, competition-law-aware exchange on shared operational questions.
- NutraFormula Awards reviews formulation records against published criteria on a rolling, no-application-fee basis.
Governance the public can inspect
ASA publishes the rules that govern membership, conflicts, responsible practice, standards development, sponsorship, corrections, and program recognition. Those rules identify authority, scope, and review cycles.
Keep track of ASA work
Choose the subjects and communications that are relevant to your role. ASA uses preference controls so recipients can change or stop nonessential communications.
Take the next step
If you are evaluating ASA’s public work first, read ASA policy priorities.