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Not every botanical is what it claims to be. Adulteration in the natural health industry is more common — and more sophisticated — than most people realize. Here is what it looks like, how it happens, and why the distance between a plant in the ground and a finished formula matters more than most brands account for.

Not every botanical is what it claims to be. Adulteration in the natural health industry is more common — and more sophisticated — than most people realize. Here is what it looks like, how it gets past routine testing, and what rigorous manufacturers do to stop it.

Thirty years is a long time to do anything. In manufacturing, it means something specific. It means you have seen supply chains fail, regulations tighten, ingredient markets shift, and client needs evolve in ways nobody predicted. It means you have had to adapt, upgrade, and rebuild parts of your operation more than once. And it means that if you are still here, still certified, and still growing, you earned it. Canadian Phytopharmaceuticals Corp. was founded in 1996 in Richmond, British...