How herbal syrup makers meet safety rules in two regions
Medicinal Plants
The herbal tincture or elderberry syrup you buy at the pharmacy went through a quality-control gauntlet most people never think about, and this study shows how those checks differ depending on which country made it.
When a company makes a liquid herbal remedy, like a cough syrup made from plant extracts, it has to follow strict manufacturing rules so every bottle is safe and works the same way. This paper looks at how those rules work in the European Union compared to North Macedonia, pointing out where the two systems line up and where they diverge.
Key Findings
Compares GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) frameworks for non-sterile liquid herbal products between EU regulations and North Macedonia's national requirements
Identifies areas of regulatory alignment and gaps between the two systems for herbal product manufacturing
Addresses quality and safety compliance specifically for liquid herbal formulations rather than solid dosage forms
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This paper compares the regulatory rules for manufacturing liquid herbal remedies, like syrups and tinctures, in the European Union versus North Macedonia, looking at how each system applies Good Manufacturing Practice standards to keep these products safe and consistent.
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