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This barrier is unrelated to the end of the transition period, following the United Kingdom's departure from the EU.

Public ID: PID-G53J39

The South African Health Product Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) backlog of medicine registration and variation applications

in South Africa

Trade barrier summary

The UK government has partnered with SAHPRA to help improve efficiency and reduce registration delay by digitising some processes. The legacy backlog has been cleared, applications are processed quicker and industry feedback has been positive; this affects new medicines, vaccines and health products coming into the South African market.

Sectors affected

  • Medical devices and equipment
  • Healthcare services
  • Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology

Resolved

Yes - December 2022

Date reported

2 October 2020

Last updated

21 November 2023

Public ID

PID-G53J39

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