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1936 to 1966 Early Years of Establishment

In the early days when medical resources were scarce, Founder Mr. Lin Jin-Zhi started "Chung Mi Drug Store." He made home visits and mailed packets of medicine throughout central Taiwan.

1936
  • Mr. Lin Jin-Zhi founded "Chung Mi Drug Store," selling over-the-counter medicine such as Tai-Chi Brand Ganji Tablets (roundworm medicine), Daluodi Solution (pesticide), and Guerming Eye Drops, which became popular all over Taiwan.
1943
  • Focused business on fighting malaria and was awarded for its success.
1947
  • Changed company name to "Chung Mei Pharmaceutical" and focused business on manufacturing western medicine.
1959
  • Verified by Dr. Sun from the U.S. FDA as the very first Class A integrated pharmaceutical plant in central Taiwan.
1966
  • Former President Lin Tsang-Chou joined the management team and became the second-generation owner, who went on to establish a membership-based sales system, opening up an unique marketing channel in the pharmaceutical industry, and cooperating with local community drugstores for the benefit of the public.
  • Chung Mei held its first homecoming gathering for drugstore owners to build strong bonding.

1967 to 1987 Growth Period

With the acceleration of Taiwan's economic growth, Chung Mei introduced a cold syrup and at the same time, developed Haishan Roundworm Tablets as well as work in cooperation with the Taiwan provincial government's National Health Campaign. The project aimed to prevent parasites among elementary school children, and for over 30 years, the project succeeded in safeguarding the health of the new generation. Meanwhile, Chung Mei participated in Taiwan's Women and Children's Health campaign, "Two is Just Right," through the introduction of birth-control pills for population control.

1967
  • Chung Mei's Cold Syrup was officially approved for sale.
1968
  • Reorganized and expanded into Chung Mei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., with the current chairman Mr. Lin Tsang-Chou taking over the business operation.
  • President Lin Tsang-Chou and his wife attended the Global Chinese Entrepreneurs Pharmaceutical Conference in Kuala Lumpur.
1971
  • Expansion to the current manufacturing plant at Changlu Road, Changhua City.
  • Established Mei Chou Drugs Co., Ltd., specialized in sales of various imported medicine.
1972
  • Chung Mei expanded into the international market through export to Southeast Asia.
  • Chung Mei received approval for the manufacturing of traditional Chinese medicine products. (Taiojing Zhongzi Wan).
1976
  • Established Sea Lucky Enterprise Co. Ltd. to manage the import and export of health supplements, western medicine, medical instruments, baby supplies and so on.
1977
  • Mr. Lin Ben-Yuan, the 3rd successor of the enterprise, joined the management team as General Manager, who introduced modern management systems and brought significant sales growth through enterprise reforms.
1984
  • Recruited GMP specialists from the Stats and Japan to be the GMP planning consultants of the company.
  • Applied for the GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing specification review from the Department of Health, Executive Yuan according to the GMP manufacturing standard specification.
1985
  • Software reviewed and passed by Medicines regulatory agencies, CM continue to apply for new GMP factory.
1986
  • GMP new plant ground breaking ceremony.
1987
  • Invest in the research and development of Siberian Ginseng.

1988 to Present Diversified Business Period

Chung Mei's research and development closely tracks the trends and health needs of the people in Taiwan. With the economic growth of Taiwan, lifestyles have changed accordingly and thus, Chung Mei's product development targets diseases and preventive medicine related to today's lifestyle habits. At the same time, our beverage and retail departments have been set up to diversify the enterprise's business scope to expand to research and development, manufacturing, distribution, wholesale and retail. In the current phase, Chung Mei is expanding sales into China, ASEAN countries, Macau, Hong Kong and other regions, as well as distributing strong Japanese branded products. Looking to the future, in the spirit of the concept that prevention is better than cure, and we are committed to investment in biotechnology research and development. With the stronghold in the Taiwan market, the company's management target is now the global market.

1988
  • GMP new plant completed and started to operate.
  • Reviewed and recognized by Industrial regulatory agencies as "GMP implemented pharmaceutical factory".
1994
  • Established "Chung Mei's Health Trend Drugstore Chain" to guide the transformation of subsidiary traditional drugstores into a modern pharmaceutical business to adapt to new trends and changing consumer needs.
1995
  • Introduced the number one Australian dietary supplement brand CENOVIS on open-shelf retail stores with reasonable pricing, which lead to the creation of a new era of dietary supplements.
1996
  • Introduced the automatic packaging machine and liquid agent from Japan.
  • Celebrated the 60th anniversary of the company in Macau.
  • The Sea Lucky Logistics Center was established and began operation.
1997
  • Obtained the distribution rights of "SMILE A" eye drop in Taiwan from Japan Lion Corporation.
  • Introduced female condoms from the Female Health Company (UK) Plc, and obtained the regional distribution rights of the product.
1998
  • Signed collaboration contract with the Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry Technology and Development Center on "Pharmaceutical Technology and Product Development" – on bioequivalence experiment between Atenolol 100mg and Chlorthalidone 25mg compound tablet.
  • Signed collaboration contract with the Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry Technology and Development Center on "Pharmaceutical Technology and Product Development" – advanced technology authorized collaboration for the product development of medicated patch.
1999
  • Participated the "Program of Affiliated Businesses Assisting with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises on Research and Development" of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the "Technology Development of Slow-release Preparations" researched and developed by the company passed the research and development application.
  • Signed collaboration contract with the Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry Technology and Development Center on project collaborations of "Evaluation and R&D Counseling on Round Capsule Preparations" and "Formula Design and Manufacturing Process Development of Prolonged Cold Medicine in Capsules Formulation".
  • Collaborated with the Development Center for Biotechnology on the project of "Mass Production Technology for the Mycelium Fermentation of Hericium Erinaceus"; officially entered the biotechnology field, and initiated the new direction on researching and development for health foods and drugs.
  • Collaborated with Taiwan Kunyang Company, and obtained the domestic market distribution rights for the world patented product – Kewutong prolonged muscle pain patch.
  • Assisted and sponsored the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation on the production of international disaster relief family medicine and health box.
2000
  • Mr. Lin Ben-Yuan began to serve as the Director of Taiwan Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Association, and became an industry voice regarding policy establishment and the pharmaceutical market.
  • Established overseas business division in Singapore for the sales of beverages, health foods, and medicines.
  • Received professional counseling from the Department of Commerce on establishing the B to B business system.
2001
  • Passed assessment by the Bureau of Food and Drug Analysis, Department of Health, and was rated as a first phase cGMP pharmaceutical factory.
  • Industrial Development Bureau counseled on the promotion of "Internal Electronic and Professional PDA for Enterprises" project.
2002
  • Proven efficacy through the "Assisting Traditional Industrial Technology Development Program" ~ "Health Food – Siberian Ginseng Research and Development Project" counseled by the Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs: safe quality, and contains the function of elevating immune system.
  • Received counseling from the Department of Commerce on "Chain Store Operation Integration Management" POS system.
2003
  • Passed the validation evaluation by Department of Health, and rated as second phase cGMP pharmaceutical factory.
  • Introduced herbal tea from Germany in Taiwan market.
  • Accepted the R&D request and became the original equipment manufacturer of the Sleepman Tablets from the "Whole Win Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.".
  • Accepted the formula R&D request and became the original equipment manufacturer of the Tri-Umbrella Yuluan Solution from "Daiyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.".
2004
  • Passed validation evaluation by the Department of Health, and rated as third phase cGMP pharmaceutical factory.
  • OTC medicine launched in Hong Kong (Huada Co., Ltd.), and expanded sales to Shenzhen and inland of Mainland China.
2005
  • Donated $6 million dollar medicines to disaster relief mission to 2004 South East Asia tsunami.
  • Became the commissioned original equipment manufacturer of the Anyfluenza Tablets from the "Sanhua Pharmaceutical Factory Co., Ltd.".
2006
  • Mascot of Chung Mei – OTC baby was born.
  • Launched TVCF campaign of Chung mei Through Tablets.
  • Expanded new sales channels including Watsons, Cosmed, and anew distributing systems.
  • Obtained the distribution rights of Kobayashi Denture Cleanser in Taiwan.
  • Established Puyao Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
2007
  • Planned for the in-store cabinet and merchandise & academic service program.
  • Established Chung Mei Consultative Council.
  • Recruited consultative council members to teach and inherit "Chung Mei New Generation Elite Club" workshop.
2008
  • Established the CM Health Trend brand for alliance pharmacies; In- store Cabinet launch announcement & signing ceremony.
  • Conducted the 1st Continuous Education Training Course for Pharmacists (Chung Mei Elite Club).
2009
  • Responded to the August 8th Flood caused by Typhoon Morakot, and donated $6 million worth of cash and medicines needed for the epidemic prevention in the flood areas in central and southern Taiwan.
  • Alliance grand gathering and nationwide billboard installment (Health Trend).
  • Hosted the 【"Health BUS PaPaGO" – Campus Medication Safety and Self-Care Program Event】, and the Community Pharmacy Health Bus Nationwide PaPaGo Event.
  • Workforce Development Agency approved on the application to assist with the Joint Program for the Elevation in Human Resources of Enterprises.
  • Alliance meeting.
  • Developed "Health Trend" food series.
2010
  • Certified by TFDA as a cGMP pharmaceutical and food manufacturing plant. Chung Mei Rhodiola Capsules is the first food standard product introduced to the market.
  • Hosted nationwide education training & alliance refinement seminar on Chung Mei's Health Trend products.
  • Acquired the designated land for the second factory of Chung Mei.
  • Workforce Development Agency approved on the application to assist with the Joint Program for the Elevation in Human Resources of Enterprises, and the program received a bronze award.
  • Exhibition event at the 1st China (Taizhou) International Medical Expo.
2011
  • Established Beijing representative office of Chung Mei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. to actively develop businesses in Mainland China.
  • Participated in exhibition event at the China International Health Industry Expo (Beijing) Beijing Food Expo.
  • Chairman of Chung Mei, Lin Tsang-Chou, was elected as one of the "100 Outstanding Changhua Citizens", becoming the role model to inspire young generations.
  • Through Tablets, Free-End Anti-Inflammatory Spray, and Vitamin Anti-Cold Capsules received Symbol of National Quality; Through Tablets received the Bronze Award from the "Western Medicine OTC Category".
2012
  • Location of the second Chung Mei manufacturing plant was selected.
  • Former President Lin Tsang-Chou and Chairman Lin Ben-Yuan received Symbol of National Quality(SNQ) Award by President Ma Ying-Jeou.
  • PIC/S GMP hardware equipment update completed.
  • Expanded to the Macau market – collaborated with Medreich Kali Macau Lda.
  • Puyao company was renamed to Sino Advance Biotech Co., Ltd.
  • Mr. Lin Ben-Yuan was elected as Committee Chair of 27th Pharmaceutical Business Development Committee of Taiwan Pharmaceutical Manufacturer's Association.
  • Accepted original equipment manufacturer contract of Yuluan Intense Solution from the "Daiyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.".
  • First sugar free Anti-Cold Liquid – Fengresou launched.
  • Chung Mei was interviewed by the China Central Television Station.
  • Billboard installment for Chung Mei member stores through Taiwan.
  • Through Tablets was awarded by Watsons as 2012 Best Merchandise Award.
  • Through Tablets received 2012 Symbol of National Quality emblem.
2013
  • Mr. Lin Tsang-Chou led three generations of family members to attend the Annual Company event, which is a hearty tradition for Chung Mei to greet clients and partners expressing gratitude to them. Through joint efforts of all shareholders, we focus on branding and marketing soaring to a new height of operation.
  • Introducing weight management products KOKO Oil Ocut Capsules & KOKOKG Combat Pack (nutritional supplement food) launched.
  • Established the biotech food department to fully research and develop as well as market healthy, beautiful, and anti-aging health foods.
  • Established the LC new business department, which is dedicated to expanding the operation of local regional chain pharmacies.
  • Collaborated with National Yang Ming University on the "Probiotics Technology Research and Development Project".
  • Collaborated with Hungkuang University of Science and Technology on the Echinacea Technology Research and Development Project.
  • Accepted the contract manufacture project of ointment by "Shyh Dar Pharmaceutical Industrial Co., Ltd.".
  • KOKO Oil Ocut Capsules awarded by Watsons 2013 Health and Beauty Award as Best New Slimming Product.
  • Attended Alliance symposium for the strategy of auxiliary treatment community consulting station for cancer.
  • Hosted Chung Mei Growth Camp for membership pharmacies second generation successors.
  • Through Tablets and Shu Tong Jia Tablets received the 2013 Symbol of National Quality emblem.
2014
  • Obtained PIC/S GMP certification, the highest pharmaceutical specification in the world.
  • Established Sendo Co. Ltd. to build business partnership with Japan companies.
  • First cold medicine tailor-made for high blood pressure patients launched in the country – Ko Hu Sin Anti-Cold Capsules launched.
  • New health food brand "Love‧Health Trend" made its debut.
  • Collaborated with National Yang Ming University on the Probiotics Technology Research and Development Project – product commercialized and launched.
  • Collaborated with Hungkuang University of Science and Technology on the Echinacea Technology Research and Development Project – product commercialized and launched.
  • KOKO Oil Ocut Capsules TV advertisement released.
  • Passed the PIC/S GMP conformity assessment from the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration.
  • KOKO Oil Ocut Capsules was awarded with the Watsons 2014 Health and Beauty Award – Best Selling Slimming Product.
  • Participated the Superior and Affordable Integration Demonstration Project by the Bureau of Foreign Trade, MOEA.
  • Established the GMP ISO 22000 Food Safety Control System.
  • Participated the 2014 "Branding Taiwan Project" by Industrial Development Bureau, MOEA.
  • Introduced the Lean Factory Management System (LEAN) to manufacture plant.
  • Hosted Chung Mei Growth Camp for membership pharmacies second generation successors.
2015
  • Established Tsang-Chou Educational Foundation.
  • Chairman Lin Ben-Yuan elected as the Managing Supervisor of the Taiwan Pharmaceutical Manufacturer’s Association.
  • Participated Taiwan and Japan Industry Collaboration Bridging Forum, and signed MOU with Bankyo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • Chairman Lin Ben-Yuan was invited to give a special lecture on the overview and trends of the OTC drug industry.
  • The reconstruction project of the food factory completed and began producing new products.
  • Chairman Lin Ben-Yuan & Assistant Manager Alexander Lin were featured on the cover story of Taiwan Tatler: Inheritance.
  • Conducted GHP risk visitation with the Food and Safety Center of National Taiwan University.
  • Hosted Chung Mei Growth Camp for membership pharmacies second generation successors.
  • Received the "Business Entity with Excellent Performance Award" from the National Taxation Bureau.
2016
  • Celebrated the 80th anniversary of the company.
  • Established Chung Mei Biopharma Co., Ltd. to develop botanical new drug development for anti-cancer medicine.
  • Expanded the overseas sales, and has successfully sold products to the ESEANA countries.
  • Shu Tong Jia Tablets received 2016 Symbol of National Quality emblem.
  • Through Tablets received 2016 Symbol of National Quality emblem.
  • The food factory received ISO 22000 certification.
  • Collaborated with professor Tsai Ying-Chieh on the research and development of the first anti-depression probiotics PS128 product in Asia – Cheerful Capsules launched.
  • Attended CPhI – Shanghai
  • Attended Vitafood Asia – Hong Kong
  • Attended Pharmedi – Ho Chi Minh
  • Zettoc denture adhesive launched.
2017
  • Chung Mei Biopharma Co., Ltd. officially began operation, and entered the research and development of botanical drugs, as well as cloud sales channels.
  • Passed the GDP conformity assessment and met the international standards in order to continue the strict quality control spirit of GMP, and ensured to maintain the quality and package integrity of drugs during storing and transporting process.
  • Food factory obtained the HALAL certification.
  • KOKO Oil Ocut Capsules TV advertisement campaign "Everyday is Slimming Day" released.
  • CHUNG MEI I-Balance DHA PLUS passed the 2017 SNQ Health Food Review.
2018
  • Mr. Lin Ben-Yuan officially took over as the 3rd Chairman of Chung Mei Pharma.
  • Vitamin B2-B6 Tablets, Pure Algae Oil Capsule, Botanical Respir-All Herbal Support and Digest Health Tablet launched.