China’s State Council executive body released a notification regarding the establishment of a leadership group aimed at cracking down on crimes that could impact drug safety and endanger the public. The group will consist of several State Council deputies and leaders from key government agencies, including the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Justice, Cyberspace Administration of China, and National Health Commission.
Group’s Mandate and Functions
The leadership group will set up an office within the NMPA. Its main responsibilities include coordinating efforts to eradicate crimes endangering drug safety, studying and addressing major issues in drug safety work, supervising and inspecting the implementation of relevant laws, regulations, and policies. It will also oversee the handling of drug-safety-related crimes, manage major cases, and summarize and promote experiences in drug safety work.
Local Government Requirements
In addition to the national leadership group, the notification requires county-level and above local governments to establish local work mechanisms for the centralized crackdown and punishment of illegal and criminal activities that endanger drug safety. These local mechanisms will coordinate the promotion of local efforts to combat such activities.-Fineline Info & Tech
