Hong Kong To Review, Improve Drug-Regulation System
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Hong Kong authorities are exploring improvements in the region's pharmaceutical system, particularly in existing regulations. Hong Kong's secretary for Food and Health told the Legislative Council that as a result of recent incidents involving pharmaceuticals, his agency and the Department of Health and Hospital Authority plan comprehensive steps to improve the system. Among regulations to be reviewed is the Good Manufacturing Practices requirement. The plan is to introduce risk-assessment principles and conduct microbiology testing. (Click here for more