Explanatory note

Section 7(3) of the Medicines Act 1968 prohibits the importation of medicinal products except in accordance with a product licence. The subsection also has effect in relation to such articles and substances to which it has been applied by orders made under sections 104 or 105 of the Act.

This order, made under section 13(2) of the Act, exempts from such prohibition the importation of medicinal products and the articles and substances which are the subject of orders under sections 104 and 105, other than certain specified medicinal products and substances for veterinary use. The exemption only takes effect where the medicinal products, articles and substances are to be re-exported without any change in their form or their manner of assembly.