Update RD on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances 

Update RD on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances 

Belgium Annex IA: 0,2% Cannabis has been changed to 0,3% CannabisThe below substances are added :2-METHYL-AP-237ETAZENE (ETODESNITAZENE)ETONITAZEPYNEPROTONITAZENE Annex IIB: The below substances are added:ADB-BUTINACAalpha-PiHP3-METHYLMETHCATHINONE (3-MMC) Annex IIC:...
Update of the IML code of ethics

Update of the IML code of ethics

Luxembourg The IML Code outlines the ethical standards that its members have committed to follow when promoting medicines to healthcare professionals (HCPs) and engaging with HCPs, healthcare organizations (HCOs), and patient organizations (POs). These guidelines...
New regulation Ecodesign for Sustainable Products

New regulation Ecodesign for Sustainable Products

Europe We would like to inform you of a significant new EU regulation—the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)—which came into force on July 18th, 2024, replacing the previous 2009 legislation. This regulation is designed to make products more...
Revocation health claim on monacolin K from red yeast rice

Revocation health claim on monacolin K from red yeast rice

Europe The Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2041, dated 29 July 2024, which amends Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 concerning the health claim for monacolin K from red yeast rice, was published in the Official Journal on 30 July. The European Commission’s regulation...
Planned legislation for transparency in the Netherlands

Planned legislation for transparency in the Netherlands

The Netherlands Disclosure of financial interactions between pharmaceutical companies and healthcare professionals and organisations, and patient organisations can be reported in the Transparency Register Zorg in the Netherlands (www.transparantieregister.nl)....