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ArticleRussia May Amend Rules On Food Additives And Life Science AdvertisingThe Russian government has recently presented a new legislative initiative aimed at exercising stricter control over food additives and life science advertisingRussiaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesGowling WLG
ArticleRestriction On The Admission Of Certain Food Products Of Foreign Origin For State And Municipal Procurement Purposes In RussiaThe Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 832, dated 22 August 2016 imposed the restrictions on the admission of certain types of food products originating from foreign states...RussiaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesGRATA International
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Article10 Pharma Companies Added To Monopoly RegisterTen international pharmaceutical manufacturers have been included in the register for companies with a dominant position in or control over at least 35% of a particular market. RussiaAntitrust/Competition LawCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleFrom 2020, Russia Will Introduce A Compulsory System For Tracking Pharmaceuticals From Manufacturer To End UserThe RF Government will detail the specifications for these identifiers and the process for putting them on packaging in a separate document.RussiaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDentons
ArticleNew Amendments To Russian Regulations Pave Way For Generic DrugsTwo new amendments to existing regulations have come into force, which could have a significant impact on the Russian pharmaceutical sector.RussiaIntellectual PropertyGowling WLG
ArticleFAS Russia Official Recommendations On The Commercial Policies Of Manufacturers Of Pharmaceuticals And Medical Devices Holding A Dominant Position On The MarketOn June 30, 2015 on its official site FAS Russia published recommendations for entities holding a dominant position on pharmaceuticals markets and medical devices markets to develop and apply commercial policies.RussiaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDentons
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