Regulation on Herbal Product Used As Medicine around the World: A Review

Abstract

Globally, regulation over herbal products implemented under different classifications, some of which are: Complimentary medicines, Natural health products, Prescription medicines, over the counter medicines, Supplements, Traditional herbal medicines, etc. Around the world maximum countries have already developed or developing their plan of work in regulation of herbal market. Herbs are the thing which varies drastically from region to region. However it was believed herbal medicines are completely safe but as per WHO all herbs are not at safe, providing their citizen the best product is the responsibility of every government. Vigilance over herbal product is highly required in current scenario. The regulatory requirements of these vary considerably. While prescription medicines are strictly regulated, the extent of control on supplements is relatively low. A review of the regulatory status of the herbal medicines across the globe is given in the present article.