Reducing the Burden: How Nutritional Supplements Can Help Lower Healthcare Costs in South Africa Nearly Half of South African Adults Live with Hypertension, A Major Driver of Healthcare Costs South Africa’s healthcare system is facing increasing pressure as chronic...
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PREVENTION IS POWERFUL: WHY NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS BELONG IN SOUTH AFRICA’S HEALTHCARE STRATEGY
PREVENTION IS POWERFUL: WHY NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS BELONG IN SOUTH AFRICA’S HEALTHCARE STRATEGY Poor diet and micronutrient insufficiency are increasingly recognised as major contributors to global disease burden. According to major global health analyses, inadequate...
POSITION PAPER: HEALTH PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION (HPA) REGARDING THE BAN ON CANNABIS SATIVA AND HEMP IN FOODSTUFFS
INTRODUCTION The Health Products Association (referred herein as HPA) represents the interests of health products and wellness industries in South Africa, advocating for consumer access to safe, effective, and scientifically supported products. This Position Paper...
HISTORY AND REGULATORY EVOLUTION OF THE CM INDUSTRY IN SOUTH AFRICA
Introduction The Health Products Association (HPA), established in 1976 as a voice for the industry, has consistently acted as the representative body for companies in the natural health, nutritional supplement, and traditional medicine sectors, advocating for a...
THE WELLNESS INDUSTRY OF SOUTH AFRICA: A PATH TO APPROPRIATE REGULATION
Executive Summary Wellness is a growing trend, both locally and internationally. People seek to take responsibility for their health, diet and state of mind. One of the ways they are doing this is through the many wellness products and services, health and dietary...




