Medicinal products in Malaysia are regulated by the Drug Control Authority (DCA). The DCA was formed under the Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations (CDCR) 1984 from the Sale of Drugs Act 1952. DCA is the stake holder for quality control activities, licensing and post-registration activities. The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) carries out scientific and technical reviews, inspections and surveillance activities to ensure that all drugs adhere to the drug registration guidelines in Malaysia.
vering the complete NPRA registration life cycle.
In Malaysia, health/food supplements with general and functional claims are regulated under the category of medicinal products requiring registration and approval from the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA). A Health supplement is a product used to supplement a diet and to maintain, enhance and improve the health function of the human body.
Current import trends depict a growing curve for cosmetic products in Malaysia. All cosmetic products, which are intended to be marketed and distributed in the local market are required to be notified with the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) Malaysia, formerly known as the National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau (NPCB).
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