Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Origin Processing Observation and Technology Exchange Seminar

　　The "Symposium on Origin Processing Observation and Technical Exchange of Chinese Herbal Medicines", held in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province from May 26 to 27, 2017, was hosted by the China Warehousing and Distribution Association and the China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, supported by the China Pharmaceutical Materials Association, and undertaken by the Chinese Herbal Medicine Warehousing Branch of the China Warehousing and Distribution Association and the Chinese Herbal Medicine and Drink Pieces Professional Committee of the China Pharmaceutical Materials Association. Jiangsu South China University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Industry Research Institute Co., Ltd., Nanjing Fengsheng Industrial Holdings Group, Nanjing Haichang Chinese Medicine Group, Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chinese Herbal Medicine Drink Pieces Co., Ltd., Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine National-level Chinese Herbal Medicine Processing Technology Inheritance Base, and the National Ministry of Education Chinese Herbal Medicine Processing Standardization and Standardization Engineering Research Center co-organized the event. Approximately 250 representatives from home and abroad participated in a day-and-a-half discussion on the observation and technology of Chinese herbal medicine origin processing and the construction of modern logistics systems for Chinese herbal medicines, and exchanged views on issues encountered in industrial development.

　　This meeting conveyed and implemented the spirit of the General Office of the State Council's forwarding of the "Protection and Development Plan for Chinese Herbal Medicines (2015-2020)" by 12 ministries and commissions. It focused on implementing the General Office of the Ministry of Commerce's "Notice on Accelerating the Construction of a Modern Logistics System for Chinese Herbal Medicines" and the "National Planning and Construction Guide for Chinese Herbal Medicine Logistics Bases", promoting the improvement of origin processing network points in Chinese herbal medicine logistics bases, innovating origin processing operation models, promoting the use of origin processing equipment, exploring equipment leasing models, improving the scale and efficiency of origin processing, ensuring processing quality, and promoting the comprehensive construction and standardized operation of various facilities in Chinese herbal medicine logistics bases. Participants and experts engaged in enthusiastic exchanges and discussions; the venue was packed, and representatives listened attentively to the reports, creating a strong academic atmosphere.

　　At the meeting, 18 experts and representatives, including Professor Cai Baochang, president of the Chinese Herbal Medicine and Drink Pieces Professional Committee of the China Pharmaceutical Materials Association, delivered keynote reports on topics including the construction of Chinese herbal medicine logistics bases, Chinese herbal medicine planting technology, the establishment of a standard system for authentic herbal medicines, technical specifications for Chinese herbal medicine origin processing, the quality and inspection of Chinese herbal medicines and drink pieces, research progress on Chinese herbal medicine origin processing and drink piece production equipment, Chinese herbal medicine storage and maintenance technology, the construction of an integrated industrial chain for Chinese herbal medicines, the construction of a quality traceability and third-party testing system for Chinese herbal medicines, construction plans for Chinese herbal medicine O2O platforms, methods for leasing Chinese herbal medicine origin processing equipment, a new production, supply, and sales system for traceable high-quality Chinese herbal medicines and drink pieces, the future development prospects of the Chinese herbal medicine and Chinese herbal medicine drink piece industry, and discussions on the construction model of international traditional Chinese medicine cooperation bases.

　　During the meeting, under the witness of the leaders of the organizing committee, Hangzhou Haishan Pharmaceutical Equipment Co., Ltd. signed agreements with Jilin Wanliang National-level Ginseng Base, Gansu Tianshili Zhongtian Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Hefei Kangchuntang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Sichuan Baisheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and Taizhou Fuda Chinese Herbal Medicine Drink Pieces Co., Ltd. for the leasing of Chinese herbal medicine origin processing equipment.