Core Viewpoint - The 2025 Zhejiang Traditional Chinese Medicine Material Expo and the 18th Pan'an Traditional Chinese Medicine Material Expo showcased the thriving development of the traditional Chinese medicine industry in Zhejiang Province, highlighting the cultural and industrial integration of TCM [1]. Group 1: Industry Overview - The event featured the participation of the Tonglu County Traditional Chinese Medicine Material Association, which has over 30 member units and 70 members, including leading enterprises in planting, processing, and pharmaceutical technology [1]. - The association has established a complete industrial chain ecosystem from cultivation to end-user, involving various sectors such as quality planting, processing, and healthcare [1]. Group 2: Product Highlights - Key products displayed included traditional fermented medicines and innovative health products, with a focus on the "Tong Seven Flavors" public brand, which emphasizes the unique characteristics of local medicinal materials [2]. - Several products from the association won awards at the expo, including gold awards for "Liushenqu" and "Zhenyangqi Ginseng Larvae Cordyceps Fermented Plant Beverage," showcasing the high quality and market competitiveness of local products [2]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The Tonglu County Traditional Chinese Medicine Material Association is committed to furthering the "Tong Seven Flavors" brand and advancing the TCM industry towards standardization, scale, branding, and digitization [3]. - The association aims to inject dynamic energy into the sustainable, stable, and high-quality development of the TCM industry in the county and province [3].

Core Viewpoint - The National Pharmacopoeia Commission has published 11 draft standards for the processing of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) decoction pieces, addressing quality issues that have arisen this year due to frequent non-compliance in drug inspections [1][2]. Group 1: Draft Standards for TCM Decoction Pieces - The 11 draft standards cover various TCM decoction pieces including Banbianlian, Zisuye, Beishashen, Guanghuoxiang, Yimucao, Gaoliangjiang, Shudihuang, Shichangpu, Jingjie, Qicaotan, and Qicaoshan, specifying guidelines for processing, characteristics, and storage [2]. - For example, the processing standard for Banbianlian includes removing impurities, washing, cutting, drying, and sieving, while its characteristics and storage requirements are also detailed [2]. Group 2: Quality Inspection Reports - Multiple regions have reported non-compliance in TCM decoction pieces during drug quality inspections, with notable failures in Shanxi Province where 6 batches of decoction pieces were found non-compliant, involving well-known companies [3]. - In Jiangxi Province, 18 products were reported as non-compliant, including 11 batches of TCM materials and decoction pieces, with issues related to characteristics, identification, and microbial limits [4]. Group 3: Regulatory Actions and Expert Insights - Regulatory bodies are intensifying scrutiny on TCM decoction pieces, as evidenced by significant fines imposed on companies for producing substandard products, such as Anhui Baicui Jinfang Pharmaceutical Co., which faced penalties totaling 3.11 million yuan [4]. - Experts attribute the prevalence of substandard TCM decoction pieces to various factors, including the complexity of sourcing raw materials, lack of professional knowledge among suppliers, and the challenges of standardizing production practices [5][6].