Decision No. 42/2006/QD-BYT extends the validity period of Decision No. 17/2006/QD-BYT concerning the importation of finished pharmaceutical products without registration numbers until a guiding decision is issued by the Prime Minister. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Scope of application
Pharmaceutical import-export enterprises, Vietnam Drug Administration, Director of the Ministry of Health's Office, Inspectorate General of the Ministry of Health, Head of the Traditional Medicine Department, Directors of Health Departments of provinces and centrally-administered cities, Heads of health sectors.
Key points
- Vietnam Drug Administration → The validity period of Decision No. 17/2006/QD-BYT is extended until a guiding decision is issued by the Prime Minister regarding the importation of pharmaceuticals without registration numbers.
- This Decision → Shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Helps pharmaceutical import-export enterprises have additional time to comply with regulations and avoid legal violations.
- Negative impact: May cause difficulties in managing and controlling drug quality if there are no specific guidelines from the Prime Minister.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Who does this Decision apply to?
This Decision applies to pharmaceutical import-export enterprises, Vietnam Drug Administration, Director of the Ministry of Health's Office, Inspectorate General of the Ministry of Health, Head of the Traditional Medicine Department, Directors of Health Departments of provinces and centrally-administered cities, Heads of health sectors.
When does this Decision take effect?
This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Until when is the validity period of Decision No. 17/2006/QD-BYT extended?
The validity period of Decision No. 17/2006/QD-BYT is extended until a guiding decision is issued by the Prime Minister regarding the importation of pharmaceuticals without registration numbers.
Are there any specific requirements for pharmaceutical import-export enterprises?
There are no specific requirements mentioned in this Decision, only the extension of the validity period of another decision.
How does this Decision affect the pharmaceutical import-export activities?
This Decision helps pharmaceutical import-export enterprises have additional time to comply with regulations and avoid legal violations. However, it may also cause difficulties in managing and controlling drug quality if there are no specific guidelines from the Prime Minister.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Regarding the extension of the validity period of Decision No. 17/2006/QĐ-BYT
dated May 19, 2006, issued by the Minister of Health on
Temporary Provisions on the Importation of Finished Medicines Without Registration Numbers
_________________
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH
Pursuant to the Medicine Law No. 34/2005/QH11 dated June 14, 2005;
Pursuant to Decree No. 49/2003/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2003, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;
Pursuant to Decree No. 12/2006/NĐ-CP dated January 23, 2006, of the Government detailing the implementation of the Law on Trade regarding international trade activities and foreign trade agency buying, selling, processing, and transiting goods;
Pursuant to Decree No. 79/2006/NĐ-CP dated August 9, 2006 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Medicine Law;
Pursuant to Circular No. 2126/TTg-KTTH dated December 25, 2006, of the Prime Minister on the management of the importation of medicines for disease prevention and treatment;
At the proposal of the Director of the Vietnam Drug Administration Bureau,
DECISION:
Article 1. The validity period of Decision No. 17/2006/QĐ-BYT dated May 19, 2006, issued by the Minister of Health on Temporary Provisions on the Importation of Finished Medicines Without Registration Numbers is extended until the effective date of the Prime Minister's Decision guiding the implementation of the Medicine Law on the importation of medicines without registration numbers.
Article 2. The Standard Measurement Quality Control Department shall be responsible for organizing and guiding the implementation of the Regulations adopted herein.
Article 3. The Officials: Chief of the Office, Chief Inspector, Director of the Vietnam Drug Administration Bureau, Head of the Traditional Medicine Department, Directors of Provincial Health Services under Central Cities, Heads of Health Departments in sectors, and pharmaceutical import and export enterprises are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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