ISO 19610-2017 PDF

Full title and description

Traditional Chinese medicine — General requirements for industrial manufacturing process of red ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer). This International Standard specifies general requirements for the industrial processing steps (washing, steaming, drying and packaging) used to produce red ginseng from Panax ginseng, with the intent of assuring product quality for consumers.

Abstract

ISO 19610:2017 defines high-level, non-product-specific manufacturing requirements for the industrial production of red ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer). The standard is intended to guide manufacturers in applying appropriate washing, steaming, drying and packaging processes so that finished red ginseng products meet expected quality and safety outcomes for consumers.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: April 2017 (2017-04).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 11.120.10 (Traditional Chinese medicine / Medicaments).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2017).
• Number of pages: 10 pages.

Scope

ISO 19610:2017 applies to the industrial manufacturing process of red ginseng produced from Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer. It sets out general process requirements (washing, steaming, drying and packaging) intended to be followed by manufacturers to ensure consistent quality of red ginseng products. The standard is framework-level guidance rather than a specification of product identity, potency or detailed analytical methods.

Key topics and requirements

• Defined processing steps: guidance on appropriate washing, steaming, drying and packaging practices for red ginseng.
• Process control and consistency: emphasis on controlling main processing operations to achieve repeatable product quality.
• Hygiene and contamination prevention: measures to minimise biological, chemical and physical contamination during industrial processing.
• Traceability and documentation: requirements to record processing steps and key parameters to support product traceability and quality assurance.
• Quality assurance orientation: practices to ensure finished product suitability for consumers (process-related QA rather than pharmacopoeial identity tests).
• Interface with other TCM standards and technical reports covering raw material quality, seeds/seedlings and broader Panax ginseng industry guidance.

Typical use and users

Primary users are industrial manufacturers and processors of red ginseng, quality and production managers, food/supplement regulatory compliance teams, auditors and certification bodies assessing manufacturing practice, and standards developers working on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) processing guidance. The standard is used as a process-guidance reference to harmonize industrial-scale handling and processing of Panax ginseng for red ginseng products.

Related standards

Relevant ISO documents and technical reports from ISO/TC 249 include guidance and standards addressing Panax ginseng across the value chain — for example ISO/TR 18986 (report on global industry and standardization development of Panax ginseng) and related TCM standards for ginseng seeds/seedlings (e.g., ISO 17217 series). These provide complementary information on raw material quality, industry practices and standardization needs.

Keywords

red ginseng, Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer, Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), manufacturing process, washing, steaming, drying, packaging, process control, traceability, ISO/TC 249, quality assurance.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 19610:2017 is an International Standard titled "Traditional Chinese medicine — General requirements for industrial manufacturing process of red ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer)". It provides general process-level requirements and guidance for industrial production of red ginseng.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers general requirements for key industrial processing steps — principally washing, steaming, drying and packaging — and focuses on practices to assure consistent product quality of red ginseng. It is process guidance rather than a pharmacopoeial identity or potency specification.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of red ginseng, production and quality managers, regulatory compliance teams, auditors, and standards developers in the TCM sector commonly use this standard as a reference for industrial processing practices.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 19610:2017 is a published International Standard (Edition 1, April 2017). According to ISO’s lifecycle practice, standards are reviewed periodically (typically every five years); ISO 19610 is recorded as published/confirmed in ISO records. Users should check with their national standards body or ISO for any subsequent revisions or confirmations if absolute current status is required.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: The document sits within the portfolio of ISO/TC 249 (Traditional Chinese medicine) work. It is related to other ISO standards and technical reports addressing Panax ginseng and TCM topics (for example ISO/TR 18986 and parts of the ISO ginseng-related series such as ISO 17217). These related publications cover raw materials, seeds/seedlings, industry surveys and other processing/quality topics.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Key keywords include red ginseng, Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer, TCM, processing, washing, steaming, drying, packaging, manufacturing requirements, quality assurance, ISO/TC 249.