1 Management: Institute for the Advancement of Chinese Medicine (IACM) Ltd. Testing Laboratories: Chinese Materia Medica Laboratories, School of Chinese Medicine ISO Laboratories, RDD, School of Chinese Medicine Chemical Testing Services/Advanced Instrumentation Laboratory, Faculty of Science Dioxin Analysis Laboratory, Faculty of Science Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Biology

2 Objectives Develop a widely recognised quality certification scheme in Chinese Medicine industry Foster the development of CM industry by enhancing the quality of products Acknowledge quality products and promote the concept of quality in local and overseas markets

3 Opportunities for HKCMAC Increasing public health concern of the safety of CM Rising status of CM after SARS Ongoing problematic food issues in China and Hong Kong also alarms the general public Growing size of the CM & herbs industry as well as the diversity of products

4 Benefits to All Sectors I Consumers & Tourists –more confidence with the products which are certified with a recognised standards –identify tested products and make better choices

5 Benefits to All Sectors II Companies and Manufacturers –Increase sales volume –Possess enhanced company image –Gain competitive advantage over non-certified products –Compete more effectively in the world market –Reduce barriers to international CM trade –Be motivated to provide “quality” products and ensure CM quality

6 Benefits to All Sectors Consumers & Tourists Companies & Manufacturers - More confidence - Better choice - Increase sales volume - Possess company image - Gain competitive advantage over non-certified products - Compete more effectively in the world market - Reduce barriers to international CM trade - Be motivated to provide “quality” products and ensure CM quality IACM - RDD/SCM - Chemical Testing Services/Advanced Instrumentation Lab., Faculty of Science - Dioxin Analysis Lab., Faculty of Science - Microbiology Lab., Dept. of Biology

7 - Visual & Taste authentication - Macroscopic and Microscopic authentication - DNA and Chemical authentication - Pesticide Residues - Heavy Metals and Toxic Elements Testing - Microbiological Examination - Qualitative Analysis for consistency - Quantitative Analysis for consistency

8 Mechanism Raw CM –Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) inspection –Test the Raw CM, if passed the quality evaluation, manufacturers will be granted “CMA-Mark” licenses –Batch-wise testing are performed to ensure that they continuously maintain quality standard –“CMA-Mark” licensed companies are entitled to use the “CMA-Mark” logo for marketing purpose GAP – Raw CM

9 Mechanism Proprietary CM ( 中成藥 ) –Products are required to go through the quality test –Once companies have passed the quality evaluation, they will be granted “CMA-Mark” licenses –Batch-wise testing are performed to ensure that they continuously maintain their quality standards –“CMA-Mark” licensed companies are entitled to use the “CMA-Mark” logo for marketing purpose PCM Product on particular product batch

10 Mechanism Chinese Medicine Dried Herbs ( 中藥材 ) –Test only the packed CM Herbs that bear lot/batch/bar code at an initial stage –“CMA-Mark” will be granted for products which passed the quality test –“CMA-Mark” licensed products are entitled to use the “CMA-Mark” logo for marketing purpose CMH on particular batch

11 Mechanism Bulk Pack Chinese Medicine Dried Herbs ( 散裝藥材 ) –Will be developed in later stage, as there is no batch number to identify the products –Will persuade the dealer to pack the products in bulk for selling