Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy (FF) UNAIR (Yellow Hijab) Attends the Prestigious WHO-IRCH 2025 Meeting in Jakarta
The Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Airlangga University (FF UNAIR), Prof. apt. Dewi Melani Hariyadi, S.Si., M.Phil., Ph.D., was specially invited to attend the 16th Annual Meeting of the WHO – International Regulatory Cooperation for Herbal Medicine (WHO-IRCH) Network. Prof. Dewi was accompanied by two professors from the Pharmacodynamics and Phytochemistry group at FF UNAIR: Prof. Dr. Aty Widyawaruyanti, M.Si., and Prof. Tutik Sri Wahyuni, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D.
This prestigious event was organized by the Indonesian Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM RI) on October 14, 2025, at the JS Luwansa Hotel and Convention Center, Jakarta. The event was a success, attended by WHO, BPOM RI, and IRCH members from 24 countries.
This meeting serves as an important forum for regulators and experts from various countries to discuss policy and regulatory developments related to herbal medicines at the global level.
The International Regulatory Cooperation for Herbal Medicine (IRCH) is a collaborative network of herbal medicine regulatory authorities established at the initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO). IRCH currently comprises 49 regulatory bodies from various countries authorized to oversee herbal medicines. This network aims to improve the safety, quality, and efficacy of herbal products globally.
The IRCH Network regularly holds annual meetings with plenary sessions and workshops, focusing on collaboration, information updates, and strengthening the capacity of regulators in the field of herbal medicines.
Prof. Dewi's presence at this international forum recognizes the active role of Faculty of Medicine UNAIR in the development of herbal medicine science and regulation in Indonesia. In addition to strengthening academic and professional networks globally, this participation is also a strategic step in supporting efforts to integrate Indonesian herbal science into international standards.
