The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a global non-governmental organization in the field of standardization, recognized as one of the most authoritative and widely accepted standard-setting bodies worldwide. Its purpose is to promote standardization globally to facilitate international trade in goods and services and foster cooperation in knowledge, science, technology, and economics.
TCM is a national treasure of the Chinese nation, making significant contributions to its survival and development. Shouxiangu's leadership in formulating the ISO international standard for Ganoderma lucidum (lingzhi) grants it authority and dominance in the global lingzhi industry. For example, mobile communication technology has evolved from 2G to 3G, 4G, and now 5G, bringing transformative changes: 2G phones supported audio and text, 3G added video, 4G enabled HD video streaming and video calls, and 5G supports industrial applications like telemedicine and autonomous driving—all underpinned by mobile communication standards.
Similarly, to ensure the quality of Ganoderma lucidum (lingzhi) and Dendrobium officinale (dendrobium), especially in international trade, scientific, reasonable, and trade-compliant international standards are essential to guarantee the safety and efficacy of these herbs and their products. The ISO international standards for Ganoderma lucidum and Dendrobium officinale, led by Shouxiangu, comprehensively regulate quality metrics across aspects such as botanical origin, characteristics, identification, physicochemical properties, active components, harmful substances, sampling methods, testing methods, test reports, packaging, storage, transportation, and labeling, providing unified quality standards for the international trade of these rare and valuable herbs.
The establishment of ISO international standards for Ganoderma lucidum and Dendrobium officinale has boosted their international trade. Following the standards' release, lingzhi exports grew by 284.5% and dendrobium exports by 37.52%, significantly enhancing the global competitiveness of China's lingzhi and dendrobium industries and promoting their high-quality development.
These two standards have gained widespread recognition and adoption globally. The standards have been adopted as national standards in countries such as the UK, Netherlands, Moldova, and Kenya, and included by over 20 global standardization bodies, including the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the German Institute for Standardization (DIN), demonstrating strong innovation, openness, practicality, and internationalization.
Source: Shouxiangu Official Website; Link: https://www.sxg1909.com/news/765.html
