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Traditional Chinese medicine — Areca catechu seed

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ISO 8961:2026

Traditional Chinese medicine — Areca catechu seed

Статус документа:: Действующий
Формат:: Электронный (PDF)
Количество страниц:: 16
Дата публикации:: 28 июля 2026 г.
Издание:: ISO IS 8961 edition 1 version 1
ICS:: 11.120.10

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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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Overview

ISO 8961:2026, Traditional Chinese medicine - Areca catechu seed, specifies the minimum quality requirements and test methods for Areca catechu seed, one of the key raw herbal materials in international trade, especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Also known as Bing Lang, Areca catechu seed holds a vital place in over 100 traditional prescriptions. This standard ensures the safe, consistent, and effective use of Areca catechu seed as a natural medicine for global trade, covering both whole medicinal materials and decoction pieces derived from the plant (excluding processed decoction pieces).

Key Topics

Scope of Application: Applies to Areca catechu seeds used in natural medicines-mainly those traded internationally and utilized in TCM formulations.

Quality Requirements:

Clean, dry seeds free of living insects, mold, and contaminants.
Strict morphological and microscopic identification to ensure authentic, high-quality material.
Moisture content not exceeding 10%.
Limits on total ash, acid-insoluble ash, heavy metals (arsenic, lead, mercury, cadmium), and extraneous residues.

Identity Verification:

Use of thin-layer chromatography (TLC) for botanical and chemical identification.
Determination of marker compounds (such as arecoline and arecaidine), ensuring a minimum arecoline content of 0.20%.

Contaminant Control:

Testing for aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, pesticide residues, sulfur dioxide, and heavy metals using internationally accepted methods.

Packaging, Storage, and Transportation:

Odor- and flavor-proof packaging.
Storage in dry, cool, and dark environments-temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Protection against light, moisture, and contamination during transport.

Marking and Labelling:

Labels must include product name, net mass, contact information, raw material details, production and expiry dates, storage recommendations, and lot number, in accordance with ISO 21371.

Applications

ISO 8961:2026 has practical value for stakeholders across the international herbal medicine supply chain:

Manufacturers and Processors: Ensures uniform quality control in sourcing and preparing Areca catechu seed as a raw material or decoction piece for TCM.

Regulators and Inspectors: Provides a harmonized, internationally recognized reference for inspection, certification, and quality assurance.

Importers and Exporters: Promotes smoother global trade by clarifying and standardizing the requirements for quality, test methods, packaging, and labelling.

Healthcare Practitioners and Pharmacists: Increases confidence in the safety and efficacy of Areca catechu seed used in prescribed traditional remedies.

Farmers and Supply Chain Operators: Helps align cultivation, harvest, and handling practices to meet international standards, enhancing access to wider markets.

Related Standards

ISO 8961:2026 references and aligns with several key standards for test methods and additional requirements, including:

ISO 18664: Determination of heavy metals in herbal medicines

ISO 21371: Labelling requirements for oral or topical TCM products

ISO 22217: Storage requirements for raw materials and decoction pieces

ISO 22258: Determination of pesticide residues in natural products

ISO 22283: Determination of aflatoxins in herbal products

ISO 22590: Determination of sulfur dioxide

ISO 23723: General requirements for herbal raw materials

ISO/TS 13126: Determination of ochratoxin A in natural products

By adopting ISO 8961:2026, organizations facilitate consistent international trade, enhance consumer protection, and contribute to the global harmonization of standards in traditional Chinese medicine.

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