On May 1, 2026, GB/T 46671-2025, "Technical Specifications for Production Processes of Plant Extracts," was officially implemented. As a pivotal foundational national standard in the plant extract industry, this specification covers the entire production chain, filling the gap in systematic process standards and laying a solid foundation for the industry's standardization, high-end development, and internationalization.
Currently, the downstream application market for plant extracts continues to expand, and the industry has entered a critical phase of quality enhancement and upgrading. The introduction of the new national standards has unified production processes and quality control specifications across the entire value chain, establishing a comprehensive compliance framework that guides the industry toward a new model of refined, standardized, and high-quality development, moving away from extensive growth practices. The implementation of these standards will further unlock industrial benefits, accelerate the aggregation and integration of premium resources, encourage enterprises to optimize production processes and strengthen quality control systems, thereby comprehensively improving product quality and overall competitiveness. The standardization system effectively breaks down barriers to collaboration throughout the supply chain, reduces cooperation costs, and significantly expands the market applications and commercial potential of plant extracts.
At the level of global development, the new national standard achieves efficient alignment between domestic production standards and international norms, significantly enhancing the market credibility and core competitive advantages of domestically produced plant extracts. This enables companies to strengthen their presence in the domestic market while expanding into overseas markets, thereby continuously driving sustainable, high-quality growth for the industry.
