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The status related to the quality standards of lipid-reducing Monascus product was introduced in this paper. The contents of several existing standards involved with lipid-reducing Monascus product in China were mainly discussed. Some of the standards lack inclusiveness and rationality, which makes too specific regulations on the fermentation strains and raw materials. Some of the standards lack scientificity in structure and test method of monacolin K. In some standards, the restricted concentration of citrinin is too harsh, which is out of the sensitivity of the existing instrument and also lacks operability. It is suggested that more scientific and reasonable standards should be established to promote the development of lipid-reducing Monascus product.
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@#It is aging fast in Korea like other Asian countries. Social care systems, human resources, and appropriate senior products for elderly people are important factors to keep the society ealthy and productive. In this paper, we introduce the current status of senior products and standards in Korea including the Korea Senior Product Association (KSPA); present general status of the senior industry in Korea,long-term care insurance program for the elderly as well as welfare items; discuss problems and importance of standardization in the senior industry, the scope of senior products, and the current status of standardization.