Public ID: PID-BVXQE9

Lack of regulations governing umbrella brands for over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals in Columbia

in Colombia

Trade barrier summary

UK pharmaceutical companies have struggled with the absence of a clear regulatory framework in Columbia that determines the feasibility of one brand encompassing various product categories. The regulatory agency has changed its position multiple times, creating uncertainty regarding the types of products that can go through a sanitary registration application under the same brand. This issue has undermined UK companies' commercial operations in Columbia.

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Sectors affected

• Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology

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Resolved

No

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Date reported

14 December 2023

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Last updated

17 December 2025

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Public ID

PID-BVXQE9

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