Manufacture & Import Controls - Licensing requirements Flashcards
1
Q
Which lower risk health product is subjected to manufacturer’s and importer’s licence? Why?
A
Chinese Proprietary Medicines; Due to wide usage in local population
2
Q
Laws governing manufacture & import as well as the focus
A
Controls for manufacture and import focusing on product quality and safety:
HPA & Medicines Act
Import controls on some active ingredients (potent medical substances), focusing on harm prevention:
Poisons Act
3
Q
Cosmetic products - is manufacturer’s and importer’s licence required? Where is it stated
A
No, under First Schedule, third column of HPA
4
Q
HPA: Do you need a manufacturer’s licence to do packaging and labelling of medicine (assembling)?
A
Yes
5
Q
A
