‘Joint Laboratory for Quality Certification and Product Innovation of Chinese Medicines in Heilongjiang’ inaugurated at UM

The University of Macau (UM) and the Heilongjiang Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences held a plaque unveiling ceremony at UM to mark the establishment of the Joint Laboratory for Quality Certification and Product Innovation of Chinese Medicines in Heilongjiang. The inauguration signifies a deepening of collaboration between Macao and Heilongjiang in research on quality standards and product innovation in Chinese medicine.

Xu Jian, vice rector of UM, highlighted the university’s commitment to promoting research on Chinese medicine. She stressed that the establishment of the joint laboratory will further integrate research and industrial resources in Macao and Heilongjiang, contributing to the high‑quality development of the Chinese medicine industry. Ning Xia, representing the vice president of the Heilongjiang Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, said that the laboratory will support quality improvement, product innovation, and the alignment of research outcomes with international standards.

The Joint Laboratory will focus on developing quality standard systems for Chinese medicinal materials and proprietary Chinese medicines, conducting research and development in key testing technologies, creating high value‑added products, and exploring pathways for international certification. It will also promote mutual recognition between Heilongjiang medicine standards and relevant technical specifications in Macao and overseas, while exploring a collaborative development model spanning research and development, certification, and market application.