Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Speaking at the opening of the meeting held at TOBB Twin Towers, Seyit Ardıç explained that medicinal teas are on the way to becoming a complementary part of the health system, both with its history blended with traditional knowledge and its nature open to modern scientific approaches.

Pointing out that the production and commercialization of medicinal teas as a rapidly growing sector, especially in the field of complementary medicine and traditional herbal products, requires more focus and strategic governance, Ardıç said, “It is the shared responsibility of all stakeholders to not only regulate legislation, but also to guide producers, establish quality standards and bring reliable products to the market. With this understanding, it is vital to provide dialog environments that will pave the way for our sector. In this context, we have come together to discuss the licensing process of medicinal teas and to clarify the road map of our producers in this field. Together, we will develop solutions that will contribute to both our health and our economy by raising the standards of traditional medicinal tea production. The opinions and solution proposals we will put forward here today will shape not only today, but also the future of our country in the field of medicinal plants.”

Seyit Ardıç, Member of the Board of Directors of TOBB, emphasized the role of sector councils in this regard and said, “Sector Councils operating within our Union keep the pulse of the sectors and provide strategic guidance by combining expertise from different disciplines. These platforms, where both private sector representatives and public authorities take place together, not only identify problems, but also carry the responsibility of developing solutions.”

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ayar, President of TİTCK, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ayar, Dean of Başkent University Faculty of Pharmacy, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Başaran and leading representatives of the sector took part in the event, which included sessions titled Medical Tea Licensing Process, Improving Production in Medical Teas, Medical Tea Production from the Producer’s Perspective and TİTCK Medical Plant Monographs.