Question

As a chemist, what are the most important parameters with regard to botanical products

Answer 1

Ans) Evidence that the botanical ingredients of the product were produced according to suitable Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACPs) for medicinal plants.

- Evidence that the botanicals were specified, tested and released for use in the product in conformance with a pharmacopoeial quality standards monograph.

- Evidence that finished herbal medicinal product was manufactured according to suitable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

- Depending on the regulatory framework of the country where the product is marketed) evidence that the herbal medicinal product has been granted marketing authorization by the competent authorities, demonstrating that quality, safety and efficacy evidence was submitted and reviewed in order to license or register the herbal medicinal product for marketing in that country.