ISO 8961:2026

Traditional Chinese medicine — Areca catechu seed ISO 8961:2026

Publication date:   Jul 28, 2026

General information

60.60   Standard published   Jul 28, 2026

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ISO/TC 249/SC 1

International Standard

11.120.10   Medicaments

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Scope

This document specifies the minimum requirements and test methods for Areca catechu seed.
This document applies to Areca catechu seed that is sold and used as natural medicines in international trade, including Chinese materia medica (whole medicinal materials) and decoction pieces derived from this plant.
This document does not apply to processed decoction pieces of Areca catechu seed.

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ISO 8961:2026
60.60 Standard published
Jul 28, 2026




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