ASA is a member association for organizations and professionals participating in the supplement sector. It advances responsible practice through policy engagement, regulatory analysis, scientific discussion, quality expectations, professional education, and public information.
Mission
ASA advances responsible supplement practice by bringing industry participants together around sound policy, credible science, strong quality systems, and clear public information.
Vision
A supplement marketplace in which responsible companies can compete, policymakers and regulators have access to informed industry perspective, and consumers can make decisions with confidence.
What ASA does
Develops informed policy positions
ASA monitors issues, gathers member and subject-matter input, evaluates relevant sources, and routes proposed positions through defined approval. Public positions and comments identify their date, status, and supporting context.
Supports responsible regulatory practice
ASA helps members distinguish legal requirements, agency interpretation, association recommendations, and practical implementation questions. Its resources provide information; each organization remains responsible for the requirements that apply to its activities.
Brings science and quality into association decisions
Scientific and technical work follows documented review, disclosure, and correction principles. ASA develops different kinds of records for different purposes, including positions, guidelines, standards-related documents, research summaries, and educational resources.
Maintains an accountable membership community
Membership is subject to eligibility review and continuing responsibilities. Members agree to the Code of Responsible Practice and participate under conflict, confidentiality, and competition safeguards.
Publishes and convenes
ASA turns complex developments into resources, briefings, courses, events, and member discussions. Content types remain clearly labeled so readers can distinguish official ASA positions from education, analysis, and working material.
How ASA works
The Board provides oversight and adopts material policies. Standing committees develop recommendations within written charters. Advisory bodies add specialist perspective without replacing governing authority. Time-limited task forces address defined issues. Staff and designated contractors maintain operations and records.
Decisions with greater legal, scientific, financial, or reputational consequence receive a correspondingly stronger review. Conflicts are disclosed and managed. Material errors can be reported and corrected. Sponsors and funders do not control policy, scientific conclusions, membership, or awards.
Who ASA serves
ASA’s membership framework is designed for:
- brand owners and marketers of dietary supplements;
- finished-product and contract manufacturers;
- ingredient manufacturers, processors, importers, and distributors;
- laboratories and scientific, clinical, legal, and regulatory service providers;
- packaging, equipment, logistics, technology, retail, and other sector-support organizations;
- eligible international organizations;
- academic, nonprofit, and professional affiliates whose participation fits ASA’s mission.
Category rights and eligibility are determined by ASA’s governing documents and membership policy.
Institutional commitments
- Accuracy: ASA distinguishes verified fact, interpretation, recommendation, and official position.
- Accountability: ASA publishes the rules governing membership, conflicts, standards work, recognition, and corrections.
- Participation: Defined member and subject-matter input informs association work.
- Independence: Commercial support does not determine policy, science, editorial, membership, or award outcomes.
- Practicality: Work products address real decisions and identify their limits.
- Public clarity: Records explain what an ASA status, document, or recognition does and does not mean.
What ASA status does not mean
ASA is not a government agency. Membership is not product approval, certification, or a guarantee of compliance. An ASA resource does not replace legal, regulatory, scientific, or medical advice. A program recognition applies only within the scope stated in its public record.
Review the institution behind the work
Organizations considering participation can explore ASA membership.