ISO/FDIS 8961

Traditional Chinese medicine — Areca catechu seed

General information

Current stage: 50.00 Effective date: 29 jan 2026

Originator: ISO

Owner: ISO/TC 249/SC 1

Type: International Standard

Scope

This document specifies the minimum requirements and test methods of Areca catechu seeds [the dried ripe seeds of Areca catechu L. (Fam. Palmae)].
This document applies to Areca catechu seeds that are sold and used as natural medicines in international trade, including Chinese materia medica (whole medicinal materials) and decoction pieces. Processed decoction pieces of Areca catechu seeds are not applied in this document.

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ISO/FDIS 8961
50.00 Final text received or FDIS registered for formal approval
29 jan 2026