IADSA names recipients of Global Leadership Awards

At its annual general meeting, the International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA), recognised the efforts of individuals who have played a fundamental role in shaping regulation to meet the needs of consumers and the sector, with Global Leadership Awards.

IADSA Chair Pete Zambetti with Zubaidah Mahmud

The first recipients of the new award were Zubaidah Mahmud, the Chair of the ASEAN Traditional Medicines and Health Supplements Scientific Committee (ATSC), for her work to help create what is the most comprehensive regional regulatory model for supplements in the world, and Dr John Hathcock an internationally renowned scientist for his exceptional contribution to the science that underpins dietary supplement regulation.

“IADSA is fortunate to work across the globe with regulatory and scientific bodies to help create science-based regulation.  With these awards we want to give formal recognition to all that these two exceptional individuals have achieved and continue to achieve,” said IADSA Chair Pete Zambetti.

Mrs Mahmud, from Brunei, has been the Chair of the ASEAN Traditional Medicines and Health Supplement Scientific Committee (ATSC) since its inception in 2007.

Mr Zambetti said: “The results that Mrs Mahmud have achieved in the ASEAN regulatory integration process are deeply impressive and a model to other regions of the world that are considering taking similar steps.  Many people have the ability to lead a process, but few have the vision matched by diplomacy and patient persistence to build consensus. The Award reflects the huge respect across the world for Mrs Mahmud’s leadership and dedication.”

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