Document Type
Oral Presentation
Location
Oxford Conference Center, Oxford MS
Event Website
https://oxfordicsb.org/
Start Date
7-4-2025 1:00 PM
Description
The botanical supplement industry is currently navigating a landscape that demands an unwavering commitment to high standards of quality, transparency, and sustainability. This sector faces a host of challenges alongside new opportunities, particularly emphasizing the vital role of quality assurance in preserving the integrity of botanical products. To ensure the authenticity of botanical ingredients and safeguard consumer health, advanced scientific testing techniques have become indispensable. Methods such as DNA barcoding, mass spectrometry, and NMR spectroscopy play crucial roles in verifying the purity and identity of these natural products. Furthermore, as the market increasingly prioritizes ethical consumption, there is a growing emphasis on sustainable sourcing practices. This calls for supply chains that are not only traceable but also uphold ethical standards, ensuring that the sourcing of botanical materials does not harm the environment or exploit workers. Addressing the risks associated with adulteration, contamination, and non-compliance is paramount for protecting both businesses and consumers. Additionally, exploring innovative technologies, such as blockchain and artificial intelligence, is revolutionizing quality control by enhancing supply chain transparency. These technologies are streamlining processes, increasing accountability, and fostering trust between consumers and manufacturers in an ever-evolving marketplace.
Recommended Citation
Banaszewski, Katie, "Rooted in Quality: Elevating Standards in Botanical Supplements" (2025). Oxford ICSB. 2.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/icsb/2025_ICSB/Schedule/2
Publication Date
April 2025
Accessibility Status
Screen reader accessible, Searchable text
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Rooted in Quality: Elevating Standards in Botanical Supplements
Oxford Conference Center, Oxford MS
The botanical supplement industry is currently navigating a landscape that demands an unwavering commitment to high standards of quality, transparency, and sustainability. This sector faces a host of challenges alongside new opportunities, particularly emphasizing the vital role of quality assurance in preserving the integrity of botanical products. To ensure the authenticity of botanical ingredients and safeguard consumer health, advanced scientific testing techniques have become indispensable. Methods such as DNA barcoding, mass spectrometry, and NMR spectroscopy play crucial roles in verifying the purity and identity of these natural products. Furthermore, as the market increasingly prioritizes ethical consumption, there is a growing emphasis on sustainable sourcing practices. This calls for supply chains that are not only traceable but also uphold ethical standards, ensuring that the sourcing of botanical materials does not harm the environment or exploit workers. Addressing the risks associated with adulteration, contamination, and non-compliance is paramount for protecting both businesses and consumers. Additionally, exploring innovative technologies, such as blockchain and artificial intelligence, is revolutionizing quality control by enhancing supply chain transparency. These technologies are streamlining processes, increasing accountability, and fostering trust between consumers and manufacturers in an ever-evolving marketplace.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/icsb/2025_ICSB/Schedule/2