GB/T 19618-2004

Active

The licorice

甘草

Standard Type
GBT
ICS
11.120.10
CCS
C23
Status
Active
Issue Date
2004-12-28
Implementation
2005-06-01
Centralized Committee
国家中医药局
Issuing Authority
中华人民共和国国家质量监督检验检疫总局、中国国家标准化管理委员会

Application Summary AI generated

GB/T 19618-2004 specifies quality requirements, testing methods, packaging, storage, and transportation for licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis, G. inflata, or G. glabra) used as a raw material in traditional Chinese medicine and healthcare products. It applies to dried licorice root and rhizome intended for pharmaceutical manufacturing, herbal decoctions, and dietary supplements, ensuring consistent chemical composition (e.g., glycyrrhizic acid content) and safety for human consumption. The standard is referenced by Chinese herbal medicine processors, quality control labs, and regulatory bodies for batch testing and market compliance.

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