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CMA is the leading peak body for the complementary medicines industry, representing the supply chain

05/03/2026

We’d like to welcome new CMA member, McPherson's. Read a bit more about them below:

“McPherson’s is a leading Australian health and beauty company with iconic brands including Fusion Health, Manicare, Lady Jayne, Dr. LeWinn’s and Swisspers.

Fusion Health represents McPherson’s commitment to complementary medicine, bringing together ancient herbal wisdom and modern scientific research to support whole-body wellbeing. Driven by deep respect for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, Western herbal medicine and naturopathy, Fusion is on a mission to make traditional medicine mainstream.

Fusion’s product range focuses on ingredients from these ancient healing traditions, often combined with vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, supporting quality and innovation across the complementary medicines sector”.

Want to discover more about the benefits of CMA membership and learn how to join? Visit cmaustralia.org.au/membership

03/03/2026

Most Australians are familiar with omega-3s but fewer realise just how widespread inadequate intake is.

Today, on Global Omega-3 Day, new analysis from the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s highlights that an estimated 90% of people worldwide are not consuming enough EPA and DHA – the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids found primarily in marine sources, closely linked to heart, brain and lifelong health.

Read more about why they matter, and how to get them in your diet: https://cmaustralia.org.au/why-90-of-people-arent-getting-enough-omega-3s-in-their-diet/

02/03/2026

We’d like to welcome new CMA member, AstaReal®. Read a bit more about them below:

“AstaReal® is a global pioneer in the research, development, and production of natural astaxanthin derived from microalgae.

As part of Fuji Chemical Industries, headquartered in Toyama, Japan, AstaReal® combines Japanese manufacturing excellence with decades of scientific expertise. With production and extraction facilities in Sweden, the United States, and Japan, the company oversees a fully integrated process to ensure consistent quality, traceability, and purity.

From cultivation of microalgae to final ingredient production, AstaReal® maintains strict standards rooted in science and innovation. Supported by more than 85 human clinical studies, AstaReal® is dedicated to advancing the understanding of astaxanthin and expanding its applications across life stages from children to adults and senior generations.

For over 37 years, AstaReal® Natural Astaxanthin has contributed to the development of evidence-based health solutions for partners and brands worldwide.”

Want to discover more about the benefits of CMA membership and learn how to join? Visit cmaustralia.org.au/membership

12/02/2026

As conversations around health, wellbeing and preventive care continue to grow across Australia, it appears the next generation is listening.

In a sign of just how embedded these themes have become in everyday life, Oxford University Press has named “vitamin” as Oxford’s Australian Children’s Word of the Year 2025.

Read more: https://cmaustralia.org.au/vitamin-named-oxfords-australian-childrens-word-of-the-year-2025/

22/01/2026

We’d like to welcome new CMA member, Southern Cross University. Read a bit more about them below:

“Southern Cross University (SCU) is a leading Australian regional university delivering industry-aligned research and education across health, agriculture, and natural products, with a strong focus on commercial relevance, regulatory quality, and real-world impact. Through its Harvest to Health research impact cluster, SCU integrates plant science, functional foods, nutrition, and human health research to support the development of high-value, evidence-based products and sustainable production systems, enabling innovation from soil to shelf.

SCU is home to the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM), a globally recognised centre combining applied research, professional education, and clinical training in naturopathic, lifestyle and integrative medicine. Working closely with industry, regulators and healthcare stakeholders, the Centre advances evidence-based complementary medicines, natural product development, and non-pharmacological interventions, while its education programs develop practice-ready graduates. Embedded within the NCNM is SCU’s Clinical Trials Centre which supports industry partners with Phase I–IV trials, evidence package development, pharmacokinetic studies, telehealth and decentralised trial delivery, and in-house pathology collection to enable robust product validation and regulatory submissions.

Separately, SCU operates the Analytical Research Laboratory (ARL) for advanced chemical and biological testing and the Environmental Analysis Laboratory (EAL) for accredited water, soil and environmental analysis, supporting industry and government clients nationwide.”
Want to discover more about the benefits of CMA membership and learn how to join? Visit cmaustralia.org.au/membership

15/01/2026

We are proud to announce our selection to join the Australian Government’s new Trade Diversification Network (TDN), a key initiative under the $50 million Accessing New Markets Initiative (ANMI).

CMA is one of 40 national peak industry bodies chosen by Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) to take part in this national effort to expand export opportunities for Australian businesses.

Read more here: https://cmaustralia.org.au/cma-selected-to-join-australian-governments-trade-diversification-network/

24/12/2025

The CMA office will close from COB Wednesday 24 December, and reopen on Monday 5 January 2026.

On behalf of the entire CMA team, we wish you and your family a safe, relaxing and joyful Christmas and New Year, and we look forward to continuing to work with you in 2026.

23/12/2025

A look back over 2025! Here's what we accomplished together this year.

19/12/2025

We’d like to welcome new CMA member, Nutrition Care Pharmaceuticals. Read a bit more about them below:

“Nutrition Care Pharmaceuticals is an innovator and manufacturer of premium-grade nutritional and herbal medicines. Founded in 1978 by Professor Ian Brighthope, a pioneering medical doctor and educator in nutritional and environmental medicine, the company has been at the forefront of evidence-based complementary healthcare for over four decades. Guided by Professor Brighthope’s philosophy that optimal nutrition underpins optimal health, Nutrition Care continues to advance the integration of science, medicine, and natural therapies within the broader healthcare landscape.

Operating from a state-of-the-art, GMP-licensed manufacturing facility in Keysborough, Victoria, Nutrition Care produces a wide range of practitioner-only and retail formulations for both domestic and international markets. The company encompasses two complementary brands — Nutrition Care (White Label), available exclusively to qualified healthcare practitioners, and NC Nutrition Care (Blue Label), developed for retail consumers. In addition to its own brands, Nutrition Care provides OEM and contract manufacturing services, supporting partners in the development and production of high-quality complementary medicines.”

Want to discover more about the benefits of CMA membership and learn how to join? Visit cmaustralia.org.au/membership

15/12/2025

We’d like to welcome new CMA member, Bio Med Ingredients. Read a bit more about them below:

“Bio Med Ingredients is a global leader in natural ingredients, serving the food, beverage, nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, phytopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical industries across seventy-two countries, with strong operations in India, Europe, Australia and Japan. Our portfolio includes carotenoids, polyphenols, botanical extracts, natural colours, spice extracts, nutricosmetic ingredients and micro encapsulated products. We remain firmly committed to delivering quality that consistently meets and exceeds stakeholder expectations, supported by responsible sourcing and science driven development.

Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, DSIR recognised research and development laboratory, and advanced quality control systems strengthen our ability to meet global regulatory and customer standards. We are accredited with WHO GMP, GMP, ISO 9001:2015, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, Halal India, Kosher, USDA Organic, EU Organic, India Organic and AYUSH GMP, and we are recognised by authorities including the USFDA, FSSAI and regulatory bodies in South Korea, China, Taiwan and Japan. We look forward to collaborating with fellow members and contributing to the collective advancement of the community.”

Want to discover more about the benefits of CMA membership and learn how to join? Visit cmaustralia.org.au/membership

11/12/2025

📸 Some of the on-stage action from the CMA Annual Conference.

10/12/2025

📸 Some more highlights from the 26th Annual CMA Industry Awards Gala Dinner:

Read about all the winners here: https://cmaustralia.org.au/celebrating-the-winners-of-the-2025-cma-industry-awards/

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