英文摘要 |
In order to ensure the quality and safety of Chinese herbs in the market, a total of 959 samples belonging to 76 items of Chinese herbs were collected and analyzed for sulfur dioxide from 2017 to 2019. The results were evaluated according to the regulations promugated by the Department of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW). The analysis results showed 168 of the 817 samples which have sulfur dioxide limit standards were detected of sulfur dioxide, of which 77 (9.4%) exceeding the limit standard. Furthermore, 48 of the 142 samples which have no limit standard were detected of sulfur dioxide. The results were sent to relevant authorities including local health bureaus and the Department of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, MOHW for further processing to protect public health and medication safety. |