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Ramli A.G., . (2000) Regulation on herbal products. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
There has been huge growth in the use of herbs worldwide. World Health Organisation estimated that 80 of the world population used herbs for their primary health needs. In Malaysia herbal medicine is one of the components of traditional medicines and this is regulated under the Control of Drugs and Cosmetic Regulation 1984 since 1992. Registration was based on quality and safety profile of the product. 1996 marked a new era in the Malaysian herbal industry with the licensing of the Good Manufacturing Practices GMP compliant factories to ascertain the quality of herbal medicine. It is predicted that the use and popularity of herbal medicine is escalating. This has presented many challenges to the regulatory authorities worldwide to ensure quality safety and efficacy of herbal medicines for widespread consumer use. Balancing the regulation of herbal medicine requires careful evaluation of the existing evidence collaborative and co-operative relationships between government industry practitioners scientists and consumers. The regulatory system must continue to ensure the consumers the highest possible level of confidence in the overall quality safety and efficacy of herbal medicine.
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Abstract
There has been huge growth in the use of herbs worldwide. World Health Organisation estimated that 80 of the world population used herbs for their primary health needs. In Malaysia herbal medicine is one of the components of traditional medicines and this is regulated under the Control of Drugs and Cosmetic Regulation 1984 since 1992. Registration was based on quality and safety profile of the product. 1996 marked a new era in the Malaysian herbal industry with the licensing of the Good Manufacturing Practices GMP compliant factories to ascertain the quality of herbal medicine. It is predicted that the use and popularity of herbal medicine is escalating. This has presented many challenges to the regulatory authorities worldwide to ensure quality safety and efficacy of herbal medicines for widespread consumer use. Balancing the regulation of herbal medicine requires careful evaluation of the existing evidence collaborative and co-operative relationships between government industry practitioners scientists and consumers. The regulatory system must continue to ensure the consumers the highest possible level of confidence in the overall quality safety and efficacy of herbal medicine.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. mal QK99 A1S471 2000 Call Number |
| AGROVOC Term: | HERBACEOUS PLANTS |
| AGROVOC Term: | AGROINDUSTRY |
| AGROVOC Term: | PRODUCTS |
| AGROVOC Term: | QUALITY |
| AGROVOC Term: | REGULATIONS |
| AGROVOC Term: | EFFICIENCY |
| AGROVOC Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:13 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11271 |
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