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Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Board
Announcements

Advisory on Acupuncture Treatment Methods

1 November 2026

The Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Board (TCMPB) has issued the Advisory on Acupuncture Treatment Methods, which will take effect from 1 January 2027.

The Advisory provides guidance to registered Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners, including registered acupuncturists, on generally accepted acupuncture and other related treatment methods, with the aim of safeguarding patient safety and promoting greater consistency in clinical practice.

This Advisory should be read together with the Ethical Code and Ethical Guidelines (ECEG) for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners, General Advisory on Acupuncture and Other Related Treatment (GAA) and other relevant General Advisories issued by the Ministry of Health and TCMPB. TCMPs are reminded to adhere to the requirements and standards set out in this Advisory, the ECEG, GAA and the relevant General Advisories.

The Advisory may be accessed at the links below: