11th Hour Legislation – The Medicine & Related Substances Amendment Act No. 72 of 2008
23/04/2009
The Medicine and Related Substances Amendment Act No 72 of 2008 (the Act), which envisages the over haul of the current Medicine Control Council (MCC) into the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, was assented to by the South African out going president, President Motlanthe, and was published in the Government Gazette one day before the South African national elections – 21 April 2009.
If you are worrying about what happens to the MCC, since it is meant to cease to exist one day before the Act comes into operation and if you are concerned about the fact that there are no regulations in place don’t panic – the Act will only come into operation on a date to be fixed by South Africa’s new president by way of a proclamation in the Government Gazette. We will keep you advised as to when this comes about.
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