MISSIONS
- Develop a series of internationally recognised reference standards for Chinese medicines and related products by employing advanced and innovative technology;
- Empower the industry’s capabilities in quality control and identification of Chinese medicines through skill transfer; and
- Establish the brand image of Hong Kong for Chinese medicines, develop Hong Kong into an international hub for Chinese medicines testing and quality control, and enabling its high-quality advancement onto the global stage.
GOALS
- Building upon the Hong Kong Chinese Materia Medica Standards (HKCMMS) Project, to establish a more forward-looking quality standard system through the adoption of innovative and cutting-edge technologies;
- Set up high-tech, internationally accredited laboratories to embark on advanced scientific researches and the development of testing methods for Chinese medicines;
- Establish a world-class Chinese medicines herbarium laboratory, collecting specimens of Chinese materia medica and their source plants, and developing it into a digital herbarium accessible to the public, industry, and international research institutions for Chinese medicines identification purposes;
- Set up a training and technology transfer centre to provide training for the Chinese medicines and testing sectors, and to promote Chinese medicines reference standards; and
- Strengthen international collaboration to facilitate harmonisation in the development of reference and testing methods for Chinese medicines.
ORGANISATION CHART
The scientific team of the GCMTI comprises experts from various disciplines, including Chinese medicines specialists, pharmacists, chemists, plant taxonomists, pharmacognosists, toxicologists, and DNA analysts, ensuring a multi-disciplinary and multi-pronged approach to all projects.
Advisory Committee