Harmonization of monographic standards is needed to ensure the quality of Chinese medicinal materials

doi:10.1186/1749-8546-4-18

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Harmonization of monographic standards is needed to ensure the quality of Chinese medicinal materials

Kelvin Chan¹ , Kelvin Sze-Yin Leung² and Sandy Shuo Zhao²

¹Department of Pharmacy, School of Applied Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY, UK

²Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, PR China

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Chinese Medicine 2009, 4:18doi:10.1186/1749-8546-4-18


Published:	22 September 2009

Abstract

This article provides an overview on the regulations of Chinese medicinal materials (CMMs) in various countries and regions. Harmonization of CMM monographs would provide standards for the quality control of CMM products and play an important role in the modernization and globalization of Chinese medicine. A harmonized regulatory system would improve the quality of CMMs thereby ensuring the safety of the products and assisting Chinese medicine practitioners in their practice. The fast growing demand worldwide for traditional medicines calls for harmonized monographic standards to safeguard the safety and quality of CMM products.