The 9th Natural Products Expo Asia (www.naturalproductsasia.com) will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 25 – 27 August 2011, expecting to attract more than 300 exhibitors from countries across the globe including Australia, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan and the United States. The event will encompass nearly 6,000 m2, of education and exhibits showcasing the newest natural and organic products and services including: dietary supplements; fortified and functional foods & beverages; cosmetics, skin care and personal care products; herbs and Traditional Chinese Medicine; spa products and supplies; pet products and baby products.
 
The event is projecting to host more than 9,000 quality buyers from around the region including: natural, organic, and healthy product stores; supermarkets and convenient stores; independent drug stores and pharmacies; spas and salons; beauty product stores; hotels, foodservice and catering operators; manufacturers and suppliers. The entire industry will gather together for three days to find new products, attend networking events, and to discover the latest industry trends.
 
Global Dietary Supplement Market-at-a-glance

The global herbal supplements and remedies market is projected to hit US$93.15 billion by 2015. Europe is projected to be the largest regional market with Asia-Pacific projecting the highest growth rate with a CAGR of 10.7 %.

In response to Japan’s radiation threat, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers to be wary of supplements and other products sold online and in retail stores that claim to treat or prevent the effects of radiation but are not FDA-approved for that purpose. For consumers who are considering taking dietary supplements during the reported shortage of potassium iodide, the FDA-approved drug that can help prevent radiation-induced thyroid cancer in the event of a true radiation emergency shall pay extra attention. Philip J. Gregory, Pharm.D, editor of the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database comments that most supplements contain very little or no reliable scientific evidence supporting their use. It is advised that consumers should think twice before loading up on supplements with unknown benefits and unclear safety.

In China, to ensure the quality and safety of health foods the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) has imposed new quality control regulations towards dietary supplement manufacturers. The measures include greater numbers of inspections and tighter guidelines on raw materials record keeping so as to “further enhance the supervision on raw materials for health foods and ensure the quality and safety of health foods,” the SFDA said on its website.

Top Picks at the Upcoming Natural Products Expo Asia

aXimed HK Ltd.
aXimed Brand = Dietary Supplement from Norway

Homart Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd.
Spring Leaf/ Top Life

Nature’s Plus
Life? Garden?

NSH Formula PTE Ltd.
Tangping Capsule



Taiwan Chlorella Manufacturing Co.
Green Gem?




Co-located Event Information

Nutracon Asia 2011 (www.nutraconasia.com) will occur 24 – 25 August. Meet with industry thought leaders to discuss the latest market trends, learn about groundbreaking research and development, and discover new business opportunities within the region. Participants can attend four individual workshops themed around Dietary Supplements, Functional Food & Beverage, Cosmetic Regulations, and Organic Certification, as well as an exclusive business luncheon on the first day of Conference.

For further information, please visit the show website at www.naturalproductsasia.com or contact the organizer at (852) 2975 9051 / expoasia@penton.com.