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Drugs (Labeling and Packing) Rules, 1986.

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Document type
Regulation
Date
1986
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Packaging/labelling Animal health Drugs Transport/storage Inspection Internal trade Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
These Rules enter into force on the expiration of the period of one year beginning with their publication in the official Gazette.
Abstract

These Rules establish Drugs Labelling and Packaging regulation. The following particulars shall appear either in print or in writing in inedible ink in a conspicuous manner on a label of the innermost container of drug and also on the in which such container is packed namely: a) The registered name of the drug; b) If the registered name is a proprietary name, then immediately following the registered name, the international non‐proprietary name, and if no such non‐proprietary name is known the Pharmacopoeial name or any other name, if any, approved by the registration board for this purpose in conspicuous manner; c) The international non‐proprietary name of the pharmacopoeial name of the generic name, and if no such name is known the chemical name of each active ingredient of a drug with weight. They regulate the following matters: Labelling of Drugs for internal and external use; Labelling of physician’s sample; Labelling of Drugs for Government supply; Labelling of Drugs for Veterinary use; Outer transparent wrapper not to require labelling; Labelling of Non‐Sterile Surgical ligature and suture; Labelling of Drugs manufactured for export, etc.

Full text
English
Website
www.dra.gov.pk

References - Legislation

Implements

Drugs Act, 1976 (Act No. XXXI of 1976).

Legislation | Pakistan | 1976

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Residues, Pesticides, Public health, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Animal health, Drugs, Transport/storage, Inspection, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX