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Review On Herbs : International Guidelines, Future Insights And Patenting of Herbals

Author(s) Gopu Vijaya sindhuri, B. Navya, K. Ujwala, S. Reshma, Sai Tejaswini, S. Vaishnavi
Country India
Abstract The demand for herbal products has been rising recently particularly in cosmetic sector. One of the widely used cosmetic product is lip balm served as productive shade for lips. To ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of these product , several regulatory frameworks have been established including guidelines from the WHO, the European union (EU) and the International council for Harmonisation(ICH). The WHO provides standards on safety and quality control on herbal products . The EU guidelines focus on cosmetic assessments, requiring that all herbal cosmetic products undergo various evaluation to ensure they are free from harmful substances and are effectively used. Further, ICH guidelines promote the standardization of cosmetic practices, ensuring that herbal ingredients meet the quality and safety specifications. Furthermore, patenting also plays a crucial role in protecting the intellectual property (legal rights to protect) of herbal products and research into new sustainable and effective substances. The significance of patenting of herbal cosmetics sector, examining unique challenges and opportunities associated with protection of natural ingredients and formulations.
This review manuscript explores the international guidelines, highlighting their roles in regulating herbal cosmetics ensuring safety.
Keywords Herbal Cosmeceuticals, ICH guidelines, WHO guidelines, Patenting.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024
Published On 2024-12-24
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.33532
Short DOI https://doi.org/g8w2z2

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