National TCM Act is expected to be introduced during the year

Yesterday, Wang Guoqiang, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and director of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, stated that the National TCM Law has entered the consultation stage and is expected to be introduced within the year, including the protection of valuable Chinese herbal medicines.

Wang Guoqiang said that the national legislative process of Chinese medicine has entered the State Council Legislative Affairs Office to solicit opinions widely. This legislative project has been included in the legislative focus of this year's National People's Congress. After hard work, it will be introduced within the year. “Supporting, Promoting, and Developing” Wang Guoqiang used six words to summarize the main contents of the legislation of Chinese medicine. He disclosed that the legislation has taken into account the protection of valuable Chinese medicinal materials, as well as medical treatment, culture, and private hospitals. At present, the national draft of the Chinese Medicine Law is widely soliciting opinions from various provinces and cities. If it is successful, it will be submitted to the National People's Congress for review as soon as possible. Wang Guoqiang said that “it is not yet foreseen” if we will issue a timetable in the first half of the year. The better."