Date 15 Jan 2022 time 09:49
Ministry of Industry Prepare to upgrade “kratom leaves” to transform into TIS products after unlocking from the drug list
Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit The Minister of Industry revealed that the Ministry of Industry continued to push the government’s policy on the development of the Thai herbal industry. especially the leaves After unlocking it from the Category 5 drug list, the general public can freely grow, produce and sell it. because it can be extended to be a cash crop In addition, the Kratom leaves trading market tends to grow continuously. Therefore, the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has been ordered to expedite the announcement of Kratom leaf extract standards. After the board of TISI has resolved to make such standards on December 21, 2021 in order to increase economic value. by processing into raw materials that will be used in the pharmaceutical industry food and beverages To drive the industry of Kratom leaf extract production to be of quality, standard, and to be able to compete commercially. Both domestic and foreign
? Mr. Banchong Sukreetha, Secretary-General of the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI), added that the TISI responds to the government policy. and the Ministry of Industry A total of 167 Thai herbal standards have been prepared and promulgated, including community product standards (KMUTT), S Industrial Standards (TIS) and industrial product standards (TIS) according to their potential, size and Requirements of the industrial sector, such as the standard turmeric extract powder. Andrographis paniculata extract powder Black Galingale Extract Powder Roselle Extract Powder Gotu Kola Extract Powder gooseberry extract sesame extract Inca Nut Oil Extract Konjac Extract Powder Aloe Vera Extract Powder and Thai citronella essential oil, etc., in order to provide quality products, meet standards and be able to compete commercially. For the Kratom leaf extract standard, TISI has prepared a standard for raw materials that will be used in downstream industries such as medicine, food and beverages. It is expected that such standards will be completed within the year. 2022
“In the Kratom leaves, there is an important substance 7-Hydroxymitragynine. and mitraginine (Mitragynine) is an alkaloid drug. It acts on the central nervous system (CNS depressant), causing the symptoms to be refreshed, rejuvenated, not hungry, suppressing the feeling of fatigue while working. make it work longer For the kratom leaf extract standard that the TISI will prepare, this will control the amount of such narcotic substances. because if consumed in large quantities will cause drowsiness and nausea and vomiting Some will have paranoia and hallucinations. which is currently in the process of planning to prepare the standard” said the Secretary-General of TISI
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