As part of ASEAN Vision 2020 adopted by the ASEAN Leaders to create a stable, prosperous and highly competitive ASEAN economic region, the ASEAN Leaders agreed on the accelerated establishment of an ASEAN Community by 2015. One of the pillars of the ASEAN Community is the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).
In 2004, under the umbrella of AEC, the Product Working Group for Traditional Medicines and Health Supplements (TMHSPWG) was established. Reporting to ASEAN Consultative Committee on Standards and Quality (ACCSQ) and with the assistance of the ASEAN TMHS Scientific Committee (ATSC), the ACCSQ TMHSPWG is tasked with: • Implementing measures for the integration of traditional medicines and health supplements stipulated in ASEAN Healthcare Integration Roadmap, • Harmonising technical requirements and explore possible Mutual Recognition Arrangements, • Eliminating technical barriers to trade for TM and HS, without compromising public health and safety to the ASEAN peoples. For information on ASEAN cooperation on standards and conformance to facilitate trade in the region,
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