Industry
EU's rules on traditional treatments to cost millions
2011-04-14 07:54
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbal treatments will be outlawed in European Union (EU) countries starting in May in a move that is likely to cost the industry $500 million a year and put about 100,000 practitioners out of work.
Reserve system mooted for TCMs 2011-03-08 10:23China should establish a reserve system for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) materials as soon as possible, according to the nation's pharmaceutical businesses and industrial associations.
Price-rise disease plagues herbal medicines 2011-01-04 08:40The prices of most herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine on the mainland have risen continuously in 2010.
Just the right prescription 2011-01-11 14:25Tongrentang looks to expand overseas with more stores in Europe and US
China to strengthen TCM research and development 2011-01-14 09:47China will upgrade its research and development (R&D) of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in 2011 by improving the systems for inheritance and innovation, according to a senior health official.
China to better R&D of traditional medicine 2011-01-14 07:47China will upgrade its research and development (R&D) of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in 2011 by improving the systems for inheritance and innovation, according to a senior health official.
Pharmaceutical factory blamed for stench in air 2011-06-07 15:32A major drug maker in Northeast China stands accused of seriously polluting its environs and of violating regulations that set limits on discharges of pollutants, CCTV, the State broadcaster, reported on Sunday.
East meets West in Tasly's TCM venture 2011-06-03 10:30The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) industry looks likely to gain an overseas presence by tapping into the US market.
Scam prompts health check for tourists' TCM visits 2011-06-14 08:24The city's tourism department has ordered a six-month overhaul of the one-day tour business after it was revealed some retail stores were tricking foreign tourists into buying unnecessary and overpriced traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
Ejiao maker intent on leaping hair and hide into health food 2011-06-21 14:31Shandong Dong E E Jiao Co Ltd, the largest Chinese ejiao maker by market share, wants to boost its health food business in order to grab a big slice of the promising industry, the company said on Monday in Beijing.