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Draft guideline on good agricultural and collection practice (GACP) for starting materials of herbal origin - Revision 1

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Due to the inherent
complexity of medicinal plants and herbal substances the quality of these starting materials requires an
adequate quality assurance system for the collection and/or cultivation, harvest, and primary
processing.
(either outdoor, indoor or in greenhouses) should be carefully considered, since each of the mentioned
types could have several problems and advantages.
The used cultivation method may be dependent on
the final application of the herbal medicinal product.
primary processing of herbal substances that are used for the preparation of herbal medicinal products.
medicinal plants and herbal substances, ensuring that they are handled appropriately throughout all
stages of cultivation, collection, processing and storage.
their preparations are exposed to a large number of environmental contaminants of both biotic and
abiotic origin.
to existing wildlife habitats and must adhere to CITES (Convention on International Trade in
Endangered species of Wild Fauna and Flora).
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Damaged plants or plant parts need to be excluded or limited in accordance with a specific
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directly to the sun (except in cases where there is a specific need) and must be protected from
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Reflection paper on the use of fumigants (EMEA/HMPC/125562/2006)

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non-toxic material.
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also considered to be herbal substances.
European Pharmacopoeia General Monograph ?HERBAL DRUGS? 07/2017:1433
Are obtained by subjecting herbal substances to treatments such as
extraction, distillation, expression, fractionation, purification, concentration
or fermentation.

Template for a European Union herbal monograph

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Key Points:

Draft guideline on good agricultural and collection practice (GACP) for starting materials of herbal origin - Revision 1

Retrieved on:

Thursday, April 18, 2024

REFERENCES ....................................................................................................................................... 14

Key Points:

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Guideline on Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP) for starting materials of herbal origin
EMA/HMPC/246816/2005

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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This guideline on Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP) for starting materials of herbal origin

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1.
Due to the inherent
complexity of medicinal plants and herbal substances the quality of these starting materials requires an
adequate quality assurance system for the collection and/or cultivation, harvest, and primary
processing.
(either outdoor, indoor or in greenhouses) should be carefully considered, since each of the mentioned
types could have several problems and advantages.
The used cultivation method may be dependent on
the final application of the herbal medicinal product.
primary processing of herbal substances that are used for the preparation of herbal medicinal products.
medicinal plants and herbal substances, ensuring that they are handled appropriately throughout all
stages of cultivation, collection, processing and storage.
their preparations are exposed to a large number of environmental contaminants of both biotic and
abiotic origin.
to existing wildlife habitats and must adhere to CITES (Convention on International Trade in
Endangered species of Wild Fauna and Flora).
https://health.ec.europa.eu/document/download/bd537ccf-9271-4230-bca1-2d...
4 https://health.ec.europa.eu/document/download/fd318dd6-2404-4e67-82b0232...
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Where possible, stable varieties and cultivars naturally
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resistant or tolerant to disease should preferably be used.
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EMA/HMPC/246816/2005
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The application should be carried out only by qualified staff using approved equipment.
The following should be noted:
Guideline on Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP) for starting materials of herbal origin
EMA/HMPC/246816/2005

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Damaged plants or plant parts need to be excluded or limited in accordance with a specific
pharmacopoeia monograph, where relevant.
Guideline on Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP) for starting materials of herbal origin
EMA/HMPC/246816/2005
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directly to the sun (except in cases where there is a specific need) and must be protected from
rainfall, insect infestation, etc.
The label must be clear, permanently fixed and made from
6

Reflection paper on the use of fumigants (EMEA/HMPC/125562/2006)

Guideline on Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP) for starting materials of herbal origin
EMA/HMPC/246816/2005

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non-toxic material.
Certain exudates that have not been subjected to a specific treatment are
Guideline on Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP) for starting materials of herbal origin
EMA/HMPC/246816/2005

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426
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also considered to be herbal substances.
European Pharmacopoeia General Monograph ?HERBAL DRUGS? 07/2017:1433
Are obtained by subjecting herbal substances to treatments such as
extraction, distillation, expression, fractionation, purification, concentration
or fermentation.

Questions and answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal medicinal products, including those from a ‘non-European’ tradition

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Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC)
Questions & Answers on the European Union framework
for (traditional) herbal medicinal products, including those
from a ?non-European? tradition

Table of Content
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European Pharmacopoeia
SAWP

Scientific Advice Working Party

SmPC

Summary of Product Characteristics

THMP

Traditional Herbal Medicinal Product

TUR

Traditional Use Registration

WEU

Well-Established Use

Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
Terminology of herbal medicinal products (Q&A 1-4)
Question 1
What are herbal substances, herbal preparations, and herbal medicinal products?
Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
Question 4
Are food supplements regulated under the European Union (EU) pharmaceutical legislation
for (traditional) herbal medicinal products ((T)HMPs)?
Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
Regulation of herbal medicinal products in the European Union (Q&A 511)
Question 5
Where to find the pharmaceutical legislation and dossier requirements for herbal medicinal
products (HMPs), including traditional herbal medicinal products (THMPs), in the European
Union (EU)?
Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
These countries have,
through the EEA agreement, adopted the complete Union acquis on medicinal products and are
consequently parties to the Union procedures.
Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
Specific provisions for traditional herbal medicinal products (Q&A 1221)
Question 12
Which indications can be granted for traditional herbal medicinal products (THMPs)?
Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
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Answer 17
Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
Question 29
Does the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) hold a specific database on
(registered) authorised (traditional) herbal medicinal products ((T)HMPs)?
Discussion with Member States intended to be
Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.

SymphonyRM Becomes Actium Health

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PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Actium Health , formerly SymphonyRM, today unveiled a new company name and brand , signifying its renewed commitment to foster patient relationships using data for health systems across the U.S. With its proprietary data-driven modeling, Actium Health unleashes the untapped value of a system's patient data to prioritize next best actions and enable proactive, ongoing dialogue with every healthcare consumer based on their unique health priorities and needs.

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PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Actium Health , formerly SymphonyRM, today unveiled a new company name and brand , signifying its renewed commitment to foster patient relationships using data for health systems across the U.S. With its proprietary data-driven modeling, Actium Health unleashes the untapped value of a system's patient data to prioritize next best actions and enable proactive, ongoing dialogue with every healthcare consumer based on their unique health priorities and needs.
"These findings support the reason we exist: healthcare needs to tailor communications to the individual, because doing so creates trust, breeds loyalty and ultimately leads to better health outcomes," said Michael Linnert, CEO of Actium.
In Q2, Actium began working with Catholic Health Services of Long Island and North Carolina-based Legacy Healthcare Services .
For more on Actium Health, visit: actiumhealth.com
Connect with Actium Health on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/actiumhealth
Listen to Actium Health's podcast: https://www.hellohealthcare.com/
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BTV New Listing Alert Video: Hempsana Inc. - High-Quality Extracts

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 19, 2021) - Hempsana Inc. (CSE: HMPS) - The Canadian cannabis company is now trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol HMPS.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 19, 2021) - Hempsana Inc. (CSE: HMPS) - The Canadian cannabis company is now trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol HMPS.
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Hempsana is being featured on BNN Bloomberg on Jul 19th to Aug 1st, 2021.
With Hosts Taylor Thoen and Jessica Katrichak, BTV features emerging companies across the country to bring viewers investment opportunities.
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