Pharmacy Act, 1974 (Act No. 53 of 1974)

The purpose of this standard is to ensure that the destruction of medicines within pharmacies is undertaken safely and in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 27 of the General Regulations of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965, relevant Waste Regulations and with due regard to minimizing the risk of such an activity causing pollution or harm to health.