Jakarta, Feb. 5 -- The Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) and the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) have forged cooperation on the supervision of traditional medicines.

In a statement received here on Tuesday, BPOM head Taruna Ikrar said that the cooperation is an important step to bolster the regulation and development of traditional medicines, as well as strengthen health diplomacy and increase the competitiveness of local products.

"We are optimistic that through this collaboration, the competency of regulators and expert staff in Indonesia can be increased through various training programs and exchange of knowledge with India, which has extensive experience in traditional medicine management,...