In a significant advancement for the nutritional supplement industry, Herbalife AOAC International recognition marks a milestone in botanical ingredient safety. Herbalife has officially received certification from the Association of Official Analytical Collaboration (AOAC International) for its proprietary method of testing anthraquinones—known as aloins—in aloe vera.
This newly validated method is now the first and only AOAC-approved approach for detecting aloins, ensuring increased confidence in the safety and purity of Herbalife’s aloe-based products.
Herbalife developed its testing process in-house, supported by rigorous validation from independent laboratories. The method is currently used to evaluate every batch of aloe ingredients before formulation. This AOAC certification affirms the company’s dedication to setting new quality benchmarks in health and wellness.
To meet global safety guidelines, regulatory bodies require aloe vera producers to monitor naturally occurring compounds such as aloins. With this certification, Herbalife reinforces its role as an industry leader in aloe quality control.
Backed by five patents and three published studies, Herbalife’s research on aloe extraction methods focuses on balancing safety while preserving the plant’s natural benefits. One of its most advanced techniques includes nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometry. This process uses magnetic fields and radio waves to assess molecular structures, ensuring the authenticity and purity of raw aloe vera at the molecular level.
“This AOAC validation is an important milestone for Herbalife and the industry as a whole,” said Gary Swanson, SVP of Global Quality at Herbalife and lead author of the validation study. “We are proud to lead scientific innovation that enhances botanical ingredient safety.”
Herbalife’s achievement with AOAC International benefits not just its own product line but the entire dietary supplement industry. This milestone elevates safety standards and encourages wider adoption of validated testing protocols, further establishing Herbalife as a science-driven brand with a focus on transparency and consumer trust.
Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) is a global health and wellness company that has been helping people live healthier, more active lives since 1980. With a wide range of science-backed products and a supportive community of independent distributors, Herbalife serves customers in over 90 countries.
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