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Drug Act B.E. 2510 (A.C. 1967).

Country/Territory
Thailand
Document type
Legislation
Date
1967
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Drugs Animal health Authorization/permit Hygiene/sanitary procedures Registration International trade Inspection
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Indian Ocean, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force 60 days after its publication in the Government Gazette.
Abstract

This Act prescribes provisions for the issuance of licences to produce or sell drugs. A Drug Board shall be appointed and shall have duties specified in Chapter I. Chapters II to VI deal with matters related to the application for and issuance of licences concerning modern and traditional drugs and duties of the licensee when producing, selling or importing such drugs. It shall be prohibited to produce, sell or import fake drugs, sub-standard drugs or deteriorated drugs as specifies in Chapter VIII. The Minister is empowered to give notice in the Government Gazette of pharmacopoeias, substances which are drugs, dangerous drugs, specially controlled drugs, common household drugs, etc. (Chapter IX). Any person licensed to produce or import drugs is required to apply to the competent officer for registration of the drug formula (Chapter X). Competent officers in the performance of their duties enter upon the premises for the production, sale, importation or storage of drugs during working hours to inspect compliance with this Act. Chapter XIII establish provisions on the suspension and revocation of a licence.

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Amended by

Drug Act (No.5) B.E. 2530.

Legislation | Thailand | 1986

Keyword: Drugs, Authorization/permit, Animal health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX