The Mdeon Code of Ethics has been updated

Belgium The main reason for the update of the Mdeon Code of Ethics is to align it with the Sunshine Act. Simultaneously, the Practical Guidelines of the code have been adapted as well. The two major changes are: Adaptation of the chapter on the transparency obligation...

Mdeon’s recognition as transparency platform

On 22 August 2017, the Royal Decree of 31 July 2017 was published in the Belgian Official Journal. This Royal Decree confirms the recognition of the non-profit-making association Mdeon to perform the transparency tasks that were entrusted to the FAMHP. Mdeon is now...

When does the Sunshine Act come into force?

FAMHP On December 27th 2016, the Sunshine Act was adopted in Belgium. It introduces a new transparency obligation applicable to the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries. The legislation requires pharmaceutical manufacturers, importers and distributors, as...