International Exchange of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Analysis of Traditional Chinese Medicine regulation in Canada
Lin Jie, Yang Longhui, Tan Yong, Guo Dongmei, Zhong Lidan, Wang Zixu, Bai Jing'an, Yu Zhe, Wen Bo
Published 2022-02-28
Cite as Int J Trad Chin Med, 2022, 44(2): 132-137. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115398-20210508-00056
Abstract
This paper analyzes the laws, regulations and concre measures of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Canada, so as to provide reference for TCM products to enter Canada, and for the establishment of TCM regulation system and the improvement of its detailed rules in China. The regulation of TCM in Canadian, on the one hand, supervision is to provide guidance for the protection of consumers' rights and interests, including the guidance of rational drug use and rational purchase for consumers; on the other hand, it is to supervise enterprises, including the safety, effectiveness and quality certification of TCM products, labeling and packaging requirements, as well as the site certification of product manufacturing, packaging, labeling and import. The Ministry of health of Canada takes evidence as the core of evaluation, and ensures the safe and effective use of TCM products in Canada through product and site licensing evaluation. In the supervision of TCM, relevant departments in China should further strengthen the protection of consumers' drug rights and interests, strengthen the construction of TCM registration evidence system, and pay attention to the risk management of drug production quality.
Key words:
Drug quality management (TCD); Consumer product safety; Canada; Traditional Chinese Medicine; Consumer regulation; Enterprise regulation; Enlightenment
Contributor Information
Lin Jie
Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Yang Longhui
China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Tan Yong
Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Guo Dongmei
School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
Zhong Lidan
Hong Kong Clinical Study Centre of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong 999077, China
School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong 999077, China
Wang Zixu
Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Bai Jing'an
Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Yu Zhe
Master Degree Student of Grade 2018, School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
Wen Bo
Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China