Doepker C, Kingston R, Wilson J. Global developments in botanical safety. American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) Botanical Congress 2026, Portland, OR, September 15, 2026.
Abstract
As regulatory scrutiny of botanical ingredients continues to evolve worldwide, the botanical products industry remains committed to the ongoing evaluation and advancement of safety. In this session, Dr. Candace Doepker of ToxStrategies and Dr. Rick Kingston of SafetyCall International will examine emerging safety data, global activities among health authorities, and scientific approaches to botanical risk assessment, while discussing how robust evidence can support sound regulatory decision-making and help guard against regulatory overreach.
