Provisions for Drug Recall issued

The Provisions for Drug Recall (SFDA Order No.29) has been issued for implementation.?

According to the Provisions, drug recall means that drug manufacturers, including overseas manufacturers of imported drugs, recall the drugs with potential health hazards. The Provisions stipulates that recalls are classified into two categories and three levels for the purpose of risk control.?

The Provisions intensifies enterprise responsibility, and states that drug manufacturers should be the first to be held accountable for the safety of the drugs they sell. The Provisions specifies that overseas manufacturers of imported drugs have the same legal obligations as domestic drug manufacturers on drug recalls.

** From SFDA.