GMP News - Counterfeit Medicines

Yesterday the amendments on the Directive EC 2001/83/EC to combat counterfeit medicines (The Pharma Package) have been discussed in the European Parliament. Today, the EU Parliament adopted the amendments with an overwheling majority of votes.

The proposed amendments, which will have to be transferred into national law within two years include

introduction of safety features (serial numbers and/or tamper-evident seals) more stringent rules for importation of APIs better controls of the supply chain (traders and wholesalers) Rules for the internet sale of medicines Harmonisation of GMP inspections

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