Medicines and Related Substances Amendment Act, 2002 (No. 59 of 2002). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 24279 of 17 January 2003. Long titleAn Act to amend the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965, so as to provide for some definitions; to provide for the appointment of one or more Deputy Registrars; to provide for a term of office of members of the Pricing Committee; to provide for the delay of the coming into operation of provisions requiring a licence before a person can compound and dispense or manufacture medicines, or act as a wholesaler or distributor; to provide for appeals against the decisions of the Director-General and the council; to provide for regulations relating to the marketing of medicines; and to provide for matters connected therewith. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Drugs Registration Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Act amends the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 by, among other things; modifying the Long title; providing with respect to registration of medicines and their marketing. It also repeals the South African Medicines and Medical Devices Regulatory Authority Act, 1998. Full text English Website www.polity.org.za References - Legislation Amends Medicines and Related Substances Control Act. Legislation | South Africa | 1965 (1997) Keyword: Animal health, Drugs, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX