List all the acts that govern the legal aspects of homoeopathic pharmacy
The legal aspects of homeopathic pharmacy are governed by various acts and regulations across different countries. Here is a list of some key legislative acts and regulatory frameworks that pertain to homeopathic pharmacy:
International and Regional Acts -
1. World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines
- WHO provides international guidelines for the safety, efficacy, and quality of homeopathic medicines.
United States -
1. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA)
- Regulates the manufacturing, labeling, and distribution of homeopathic medicines.
2. FDA Compliance Policy Guide (CPG)
- Provides specific guidelines for the marketing of homeopathic drugs.
European Union -
1. Directive 2001/83/EC
- Governs the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use, including homeopathic medicines.
2. European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.)
- Provides standards for the quality control of homeopathic substances.
India -
1. Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
- Regulates the import, manufacture, distribution, and sale of drugs, including homeopathic medicines.
2. Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945
- Specifies detailed provisions for the implementation of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
3. Central Council of Homoeopathy Act, 1973
- Establishes the Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH) for regulating homeopathic education and practice.
4. Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India (HPI)
- Provides official standards for the preparation and quality control of homeopathic medicines in India.
United Kingdom -
1. Medicines Act 1968
- Regulates the manufacture and supply of medicinal products, including homeopathic remedies.
2. Human Medicines Regulations 2012
- Provides a comprehensive regulatory framework for all medicines, including specific provisions for homeopathic products.
Canada -
1. Food and Drugs Act
- Regulates the safety and efficacy of all drugs, including homeopathic products.
2. Natural Health Products Regulations
- Part of the Food and Drugs Act, specifically governing natural health products, including homeopathic medicines.
Australia -
1. Therapeutic Goods Act 1989
- Governs the registration and regulation of therapeutic goods, including homeopathic medicines.
2. Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990
- Provides detailed provisions for the implementation of the Therapeutic Goods Act.
Other Relevant Regulations -
1. Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia (various countries)
- National pharmacopoeias provide official standards for the preparation and quality control of homeopathic medicines (e.g., HPUS in the USA, BHP in the UK, HPI in India).