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News & Analysis as of May 19, 2013

Chinese FDA Imposes Mandatory Electronic Barcoding on Imported Drugs

by Katherine Wang | Ropes & Gray LLP on 2/5/2013

The State Food and Drug Administration (“SFDA”) issued a Notice on Relevant Issues Concerning Imposing Electronic Barcoding on Imported Drugs (“Notice”) on January 29, 2013 with immediate effect. Pursuant to the Notice,...more

The European Court affirms that public safety comes first: financial considerations cannot justify the placing on the market of...

by White & Case LLP on 7/17/2012

Abstract: On 29 March 2012, the European Court of Justice (CJEU) issued a ruling in a case brought by the European Commission against Poland declaring unlawful the supply of unlicensed medicines on financial grounds as a...more

“But what is it, Doc?” – Health Care Professionals under Professionals under Regulation 1924/2006

by K&L Gates LLP on 7/5/2012

Changes in the epidemiological profile in Western countries during the last three decades have shown an increasing trend in the development of non-transmissible chronic diseases in the adult population. Nutrition-related...more

Compliance Update: Toys & children's products, Q1 2012

by Stacey Bowers on 4/4/2012

A summary of the latest global proposals, enactments, amendments, and enforcements applicable to toys and children's products, including apparel, food contact articles, and jewelry. Includes updates on chemicals of high...more

New Circular from The Ministry of Health Regarding The Export and Import of Drugs and of Primary Packaging

by Quynh Pham on 3/1/2011

Please find below recent client alert regarding "New Circular from the Ministry of Health Regarding the Export and Import of Drugs and of Primary Packaging"....more

Privacy and Data Protection Year In Review

by McDermott Will & Emery on 12/23/2010

A Look at Major Developments of 2010, and a Prediction of What’s to Come in 2011 in Rapidly Developing Areas of Privacy and Data Security Law Privacy and data protection are an exploding area of focus for international and...more

Information on the New Law on Food Safety

by Quynh Pham on 10/18/2010

Please find below the recent Client Alert sent out regarding the New Law on Food Safety....more

Health Law Washington Beat: International Edition - Issue 2

by Mintz Levin - Health Law on 5/7/2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *Senate Approves Sebelius to Head HHS *FDA Issues Warning Letters Requiring Removal of Drug Advertising Links *DEA Proposes Regulations Implementing the Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Law *U.S....more

Greening of Consumer Products

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 10/8/2008

In this issue: *Study links high levels of phthalates with changes in male anatomy *U.S. chemical industry moving towards bio-based products *EPA plan to update chemical inventory could lead to more paperwork *The...more

Greening of Consumer Products - June 25, 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 6/25/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *Former leader of Greenpeace argues against PVC ban in California *$33 billion U.S. children's product industry put in regulatory bind *Procter & Gamble spent $733,000 lobbying advertising guidelines,...more

REACH: A Timely Overview

by Ropers, Majeski, Kohn & Bentley on 3/1/2008

A major focus of REACH is to provide much more data on the hazards and risks of chemicals. Each company will need to develop a business strategy for REACH compliance. On Dec. 18, 2006, the European Union (EU) passed a new...more

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