Malaysia #6447 (v.1)

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Notified in
Version validity
01/04/2017 - 11/10/2022
Old version v.1
Reporting member
Malaysia
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Non-automatic licensing on the import of medicinal products
National legal basis
Sale of Drugs Act 1952 [Act 368]

Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984
Administrative mechanism
Administered by Ministry of Health (MOH).

The Sale of Drugs Act 1952 [Act 368] is an Act relating to the sale of drugs.

Details of the requirement can be accessed at:
https://www.npra.gov.my/index.php/en/main-page.html

Import licence requirements can be accessed here:
https://www.npra.gov.my/index.php/en/guidelines-for-compliance-licensing/1608-licensing-manufacturer-importer-and-wholesaler.html
Responsible entities
Ministry of Health
HS version
HS 2017
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WTO justifications

XX:(b) - (b) necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health;

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

Reported as: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Non-WTO commitments
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
NAL
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NAL

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All medicinal products for human and animals (which includes traditional medicines, chemical and bio...
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All medicinal products for human and animals (which includes traditional medicines, chemical and bio...
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All medicinal products for human and animals (which includes traditional medicines, chemical and bio...
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All medicinal products for human and animals (which includes traditional medicines, chemical and bio...
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All medicinal products for human and animals (which includes traditional medicines, chemical and bio...