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ISO 8961

Traditional Chinese medicine — Areca catechu seed

General information

60.00     20 maj 2026

ISO

ISO/TC 249/SC 1

International Standard

11.120.10  

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.

Life cycle

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IN_DEVELOPMENT
ISO 8961
60.00 Standard under publication
20 maj 2026