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Regulation 3

of Medicines (Prohibition of Sale, Supply and Importation) Order

Regulation 3

Restriction on sale, supply and importation of medicinal products

Amended byS 711/2012 wef 01/01/2013S 657/2019 wef 01/01/2020S 657/2019 wef 01/01/2020S 657/2019 wef 01/01/2020

Subregulation 1

Amended byS 711/2012 wef 01/01/2013S 657/2019 wef 01/01/2020

Subject to sub‑paragraph (1A), a person must not sell or supply to any other person any medicinal product —

(a)

after the expiry date stated in the label on the container or package immediately enclosing the container of the medicinal product;

(b)

which is harmful or unsafe or not in conformity as regards strength, quality or purity with the specification of the medicinal product registered with the licensing authority or, in the case of a medicinal product not registered with the licensing authority, with the specification of the manufacturer; or

(c)

which contains any of the substances in excess of the respective quantities specified in the First Schedule.

Subregulation 1A

Amended byS 657/2019 wef 01/01/2020

A person must not sell, supply or import any topical antiseptic that contains mercury or any compound of mercury.

Subregulation 2

Sub-paragraph (1)(c) shall not apply to any medicinal product in respect of which a product licence has been granted and remains in force.