Medicines and Related Substances Control Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 of 1965)

Notice No. R. 1632

17 December 2021

GG 45673

Department of Health

Extension Notice

I, Dr M.J Phaahla, the Minister of Health, in terms of section 36(1) of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 of 1965) (the Act), and on the recommendation of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (The Authority) hereby extend the exclusion period for all medical devices and IVDs from the provisions contemplated under Sections 18A and 18B of the Act.

This exemption relates to the supply of medical devices and IVDs according to a bonus system, rebate system and any other incentive scheme and sampling of medical devices and IVDs.

The extension period for the exemption shall be effective immediately for a period not exceeding three years from the date of publication of this Notice.

Dr M.J. Phaahla, MP

Minister of Health

Date: 10/12/2021