This document specifies test methods for the quality assessment of moxa floss. It covers sample preparation, measurement and calculation of the concentration of waste particle, and delivery of moxa floss quality information.

This document is applicable to any moxa floss products and moxa floss used in the moxibustion devices. It is not applicable to the moxa floss which is hardened with chemical ingredients or high pressure, or both, and carbonized moxa floss which is used for smokeless moxibustion devices.

Classification of quality grade of moxa floss is not specified in this document.