抄録
In recent years, herbal medicines have come to be used globally. Herbal medicines are supplied by picking wild plants. Therefore, the increase in consumption of herbal medicines is inducing the destruction of nature. The commerce in various plants across the world has become possible because of progress in transportation. An international economic problem has resulted. Accordingly, two treaties “Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora” and “Convention on Biological Diversity” were ratified. This activity is advancing internationally.
In Japan, health hazards due to food have recently emerged because food customs have changed so much. For that, “Food Safety Basic Law” was established and laws and notices were revised. Also, the new system of "Food with Health Claims System" was created.
