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                 Regulation of Advertising and Promotional Material
 

The legal basis for the control of advertising is contained in the Medicines Act, 2003 (Act No III of 2003) and the Medicinal Products (Advertising) Regulations, 2005, L.N. 380. The regulations explain the different requirements for advertising to the general public and healthcare professionals.

The control of medicines advertising in Malta, from 1 May 2004, is based on the system of self-regulation. The Advertising Committee within the Medicines Authority does not evaluate advertisements prior to their publication. The Committee investigates complaints received, routinely monitors advertisements and provides advice to industry, health professionals and other regulatory bodies.

It is an offence for any person to breach the regulations. Should there be a breach in the advertising regulations immediate warnings, sanctions and penalties will be issued.
 

  Guidelines for the advertising of medicinal products for human use (version 1.02)
  Medicinal Products (Advertising) Regulations, 2005, L.N. 380
  

Complaints on advertised medicinal products can be made to the Advertising Committee.   The complaint form must be filled in and posted to the Advertising Committee, Medicines Authority, 198, Rue D'Argens, Gzira GZR 1368.   All relevant fields must be completed so that the complaint can be processed and investigated.  Anonymous complaints and complaint forms that have not been signed will not be accepted.


   Complaints Form for Advertised Medicinal Products

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Further advice can be obtained from the Advertising Committee. Email address:

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