Smokeless moxa specification template
A field-by-field specification template for smokeless moxa sticks and cones — identity, composition, dimensions, performance, smoke claim evidence, packaging, labelling and QC — with the reason each field matters, drawn from standards and real buyer complaints.
Why a written spec matters: buyer complaints about smokeless moxa map directly onto spec fields: sticks that will not stay lit, give no heat, break in transit, burn too fast or contain undeclared herbs [1]. ISO 21366 adds formal requirements for any smokeless claim [2].
A template for discussion between buyers and suppliers, not a regulatory document. Adapt it to your market and product.
1. Identity
| Field | Example entry | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Product reference and approved sample code | “SM-12-120-H, sample v2 approved [date]” | Bulk is matched to the sample; see Moxa Sourcing’s sample-to-bulk workflow |
| Product type | Carbonized smokeless stick, hollow | Types differ in smoke and lighting [3] |
| Intended use statement | “Heat source for indirect moxibustion” | Claims affect regulation [4][5] |
2. Composition
| Field | Why |
|---|---|
| Plant species and part, e.g. Artemisia argyi leaf | Species naming varies [6][7] |
| Starting floss ratio and storage age (if claimed) | Declared values need evidence [8] |
| Carbonization description | Supplier processes vary [9][10] |
| Binder(s), e.g. starch, plant gum, clay | Patents and suppliers use different binders [11][12] |
| Added herbs (full botanical names) or “none” | Undeclared herbs cause complaints [1][13] |
3. Physical
| Field | Why |
|---|---|
| Diameter, length, weight (with tolerances) | Holder and extinguisher fit; burn time [3] |
| Solid or hollow | Both exist [3] |
| Breakage strength / drop performance | Transit breakage [1][2] |
4. Performance
| Field | Test idea | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Ignition time | Standard flame, timed | Complaints about lighting [1][14] |
| Self-sustaining burn in open air | Remove flame after full ignition | Self-extinguishing is a quality flag [15] |
| Burn rate (mm/min) / burn time | Measured on coded samples | Varies widely between products [16][3] |
| Sparking, crumbling, ash integrity | Visual during burn | Safety and quality [15] |
5. Smoke claim
| Field | Why |
|---|---|
| Claim wording: “smokeless” or “low-smoke” | “Smokeless” is reserved for ISO 21366 conformity [2] |
| Standard and edition, e.g. ISO 21366:2026 | Limit changed from 200 to 50 in 2026 [17] |
| Test reports: Annex B smoke density, Annex C smoke generation, CO/NO₂/VOC/aldehydes | Required evidence [2] |
6. Packaging and labelling
| Field | Why |
|---|---|
| Primary and secondary packaging; protection (ISO 2248 drop test) | More than 90% protected under ISO 21366 [2] |
| Label content: composition, size, count, lot, origin, manufacturer, instructions, warnings | Clarity and traceability; see Labelling and claims |
| Languages, e.g. English and Arabic | Arabic naming: الشيح الصيني Artemisia argyi [7] |
7. QC and acceptance
- Sampling plan, defect classes and acceptance criteria.
- Retained samples per lot.
- Change control: any change to binder, herbs or supplier requires approval [1].
See Moxa Sourcing’s OEM smokeless moxa sticks guide and Moxa Product Builder.
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FAQ: related questions
What should a smokeless moxa specification include?
Product identity and reference sample; full composition including binder and herbs; dimensions, weight and hollow/solid form; ignition and burn performance; smoke-claim evidence (ISO 21366 edition and test reports); packaging protection; labels and instructions; and QC sampling and acceptance criteria.
Sources for this page
- Moxa Sourcing review of public Amazon UK customer reviews of smokeless moxa sticks, November 2026.
- ISO 21366:2026 summary (iTeh Standards). standards.iteh.ai/catalog/standards/iso/583dce2d-623a-4279-b
- Taiwan Smokeless Moxa Rolls (Acurea USA). acureausa.com/taiwan-smokeless-moxa-rolls/
- How to Determine if Your Product is a Medical Device (US FDA). www.fda.gov/medical-devices/classify-your-medical-device/how
- Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) Article 2. eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32017R0745
- Wang et al. A review of the research progress on Artemisia argyi Folium: botany, phytochemistry, pharmacological activities, and clinical application. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2024. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38775853/
- Artemisia herba-alba (Wikipedia). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_herba-alba
- Jin et al. [Analysis on chemical compositions of Artemisia Argyi from Qichun of different years and moxa wool refined in different proportions]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2010. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20518175/
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- What is charcoal moxa (AcuPrime). acuprime.com/what-is-charcoal-moxa/
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- How to Use Moxa Cones for Moxibustion (and Why) (AcuPrime). acuprime.com/moxa-cones-moxibustion/
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- ISO 21366:2026 sample (foreword; scope). cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/iso/iso-21366-2026/4e2f44fb7e3
Last reviewed: . Editorial note: this guide re-edits published sources; it does not provide medical advice or new research.
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