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The Pharmacy and Poisons (Amendment) Rules, Legal Notice no. 98 of 2022.

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2022.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Access-to-information Animal health Authorization/permit Biotechnology Pests/diseases Hygiene/sanitary procedures International trade Drugs Public health
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

These Rules, made in exercise of the power conferred by section 44(1) of the Pharmacy and Poisons Act (cap. 244) of 1957, provide for amendment of the Pharmacy and Poisons Rules (cap. 244). The amendments concern the introduction of new definitions: biological therapeutic, including medicines from large-scale cell cultures of bacteria, yeast, plant or animal cell; herbal drug; human and veterinary use; medical claim and diagnosis, restoration and disinfection activities concerning human and animal health; prescription only health product. New rules inserted concern: importation and exportation of biological therapeutics; manufacture of biological therapeutics; requirements for advertisement; prohibited advertisement; promotion and advertisement of medical devices; advertisement of herbal and complementary medicine; weight management claims; advertisement targeting pregnant and lactating women and related risks; advertisement for general public; general penalties.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Pharmacy and Poisons Act (Cap. 244).

Legislation | Kenya | 1957 (2002)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal health, Drugs, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, International trade, Pesticides, Registration, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Pharmacy and Poisons Rules (Cap. 244).

Legislation | Kenya | 1957 (2012)

Keyword: Animal health, Drugs, Registration, International trade, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Pesticides, Packaging/labelling, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX