BS ISO 20409:2017

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Descriptions
5 Requirements
6 Sampling
7 Test methods
8 Test report
9 Packaging, storage and transportation
10 Marking and labelling
Annex A (normative) - Determination of moisture content
Annex B (normative) - Determination of ethanol-soluble
        extractives content
Annex C (normative) - Identification of ginsenosides Rb[1],
        Re, Rg[1] and notoginsenoside R[1]
Annex D (normative) - Determination of notoginsenoside R[1] and
        ginsenosides Rg[1] and Rb]1]
Annex E (informative) - Reference values of national and
        regional limits of notoginsenoside R[1], ginsenosides Rg[1],
        Re, Rb[1] and Rd in notoginseng
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Gives minimum requirements and test methods for notoginseng root and rhizome which are derived from the plant Panax notoginseng (Burk.) F.H. Chen.

This document specifies minimum requirements and test methods for notoginseng root and rhizome which are derived from the plant Panax notoginseng (Burk.) F.H. Chen.

It is applicable to notoginseng root and rhizome that are sold and used as food supplements, functional food or natural medicines in international trade, including Chinese materia medica (whole medicinal materials) and decoction pieces derived from this plant.