Guidance

TSE requirements for imported unlicensed human medicines

Guidance for importers of unlicensed human medicines on meeting the requirements of the TSE (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies) guidelines.

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TSE compliance requirements for exempt imported products

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Importers of certain unlicensed medicines must comply with The Unlicensed Medicinal Products for Human Use (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies) (Safety) Regulations 2003 (Statutory Instrument 2003 No.1680).

This guidance covers:

  • assessing compliance of prospective imports of exempt imported products
  • products acceptable by default
  • products requiring additional information
Published 9 August 2005