Table 1 Data collection inclusion and exclusion criteria for HMs in Bahrain and Kuwait drug regulatory authorities
Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|
Herbal preparations that are manufactured industrially consist of active ingredient(s) that is/are purely and naturally original plant substance(s), is/are not chemically altered and is/are responsible for the overall therapeutic effect of the product | Other types of preparations including homeopathic products, cosmetics, medical devices and medicines containing herbal substance(s) as active substance(s) that has/have been synthesised or chemically altered Raw herbs that are not manufactured industrially HMs as teas or coffees |
HMs used for curing purposes or supporting body functions | HMs that do not have a therapeutic effect or are used as flavours or additives or have a cosmetic effect |
HMs for human use | HMs for animal use |
HMs registration for the consumption of the general public | HMs that are not supplied for the consumption of the general public but for the purpose of supplying to specific individuals by healthcare practitioners following a one-to-one consultation |
Premarketing registration of HMs (initial registration) | Post-marketing surveillance of HMs |