Published on European Pharmacopoeia 8.0, the microbiology limit of herbal extracts, which is performed according to the methods 2.6.12, 2.6.13 and 2.6.31 has been broadened.

The acceptance criteria of total aerobic mirobial count (TAMC) and total combined yeasts/moulds count (TYMC) of those extraction with low-strength ethanol or water that is not boiling, or low-temperature concentration is with much higher limit compared to previous editions.

Even though, Cactus Botanics is not planning to broaden its current specifications of microbiology. It is going to continue to hold the rigorous quality control and produce higher level quality ingredients than EP 8.0.