article · Frontiers in Pharmacology
The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority is actively strengthening its regulatory and legislative framework governing traditional herbal medicines, though full implementation of these measures remains pending. Regulatory oversight requires further policy development, targeted training programmes, and reinforced monitoring systems to effectively govern traditional herbal practices. Moving forward, stronger collaboration between regulatory agencies, traditional healers, and the scientific community is necessary to support evidence-based research and enhance oversight. These integrated measures are essential to verify and maintain the overall quality and safety of products derived from traditional herbal sources.
Traditional herbal medicines are widely used, but ensuring their safety and quality requires robust oversight. Strengthening regulatory frameworks and fostering cooperation between traditional practitioners and scientific researchers helps build reliable standards, protecting consumers and improving public health safeguards.
The findings point towards regulatory pathways that could eventually enable certified, quality-assured herbal medicine products. The work primarily benefits regulatory authorities, commercial herbal manufacturers, and traditional healers seeking standardisation. Given that the regulatory framework is still awaiting full implementation, market-ready integration and formal product compliance remain at an early, policy-dependent stage.
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Overall, the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) is significantly strengthening the legislative and regulatory framework for traditional herbal medicines (THM), although full implementation is still forthcoming. This study highlights the need for comprehensive policy development, improved training initiatives, and reinforced regulatory systems to effectively monitor and regulate THM practices. For future roadmaps, collaboration among traditional healers, regulatory bodies, and scientific communities, along with supporting evidence-based research, could further enhance THM regulation in Ethiopia. These collaborative endeavors are critical for promoting the safety and quality of products derived from herbal medicines.
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DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2025.1475297
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