ISO 18977

Traditional Chinese medicine — Requirements for herbal dispensing services

General information

Current stage: 60.00 Effective date: Jun 17, 2026

Originator: ISO

Owner: ISO/TC 249/SC 1

Type: International Standard

Scope

This document specifies the safety requirements for herbal medicine dispensing facilities. It is applicable to facilities related to large-scale herbal dispensaries, in-house hospital dispensaries and medium to large commercial dispensaries. The specifications regarding tools and equipment used in these services are excluded. It does not apply to dispensing services in medical clinics where herbal preparations are dispensed to patients by or under the supervision of the prescribing practitioners.

Life cycle

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ISO 18977
60.00 Standard under publication
Jun 17, 2026