Romania proposes temporary capping of prices for coronavirus medicines

On 31 March 2020, the Romanian Senate adopted a draft law that caps the prices of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines included in the protocol for the treatment of the infection associated with the SARS-Cov-2 virus (coronavirus), which was approved by Order No 487/2020 of… Read moreRomania proposes temporary capping of prices for coronavirus medicines

Romania adopts new restrictions for limiting the spread of coronavirus at healthcare units

On 23 March 2020, the Romanian Department for Emergency Situations (DSU) issued Order No. 74527/2020, which implements measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus at healthcare units. This Order was passed after more and more hospitals in Romania reported… Read moreRomania adopts new restrictions for limiting the spread of coronavirus at healthcare units

Romanian health authorities to prioritise approval of COVID-19 clinical trials

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Romanian National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (ANMDM) announced that it will prioritise approval of clinical trials of those medicines earmarked for treatment of coronavirus infections. Depending on the number of applications… Read moreRomanian health authorities to prioritise approval of COVID-19 clinical trials

Recent legal requirements at EU level regarding the labelling of food products

The EU Regulation 1169/2011 (the “Regulation”) entered into force on 13 December 2011, amending the existing EU legislation governing general food labelling (1978) and nutrition labelling (1990). Its provisions shall become directly applicable in all member states on 13 December… Read moreRecent legal requirements at EU level regarding the labelling of food products