Interpretation of technical code of practice for the production and processing of medicinal materials of animal-derivative—General rules

In order to promote the standardization of production and processing of medicinal materials of animal-derivative, on January 15, 2024, the China Association of Chinese Medicine approved and released the group standards (T/CACM 1571.1-2024T/CACM 1571.16-2024). Among them, the “Technical code of practice for production and processing of medicinal materials of animal-derivative—General rules” (T/CACM 1571.1-2024) (hereinafter referred to as the “General rules”) serves as the overarching guide for the series of specifications. This article provides a detailed interpretation of the “General rules” in order to facilitate the implementation of “Technical code of practice for production and processing of medicinal materials of animal-derivative” and to advance the standardized production of medicinal materials of animal-derivative.