Pharma
Mexico: Government promotes reforms and amendments to health legislation to strengthen control of health products and services
In recent years, the regulatory framework in the field of health has undergone a profound transformation. Recent reforms seek to strengthen the protection of public health, regulate sensitive products and services, and expand the powers of health authorities. These measures range from banning vapers to incorporating digital health and alternative medical dispute resolution mechanisms.Mexico: Health regulations for medicines, medical devices, and regulated products
In Mexico, health regulations are based on the Constitution and implemented through the General Health Law and its complementary regulations. These comprehensively regulate products such as medicines, medical devices, food, and cosmetics, as well as related processes, in order to protect public health.The new regulations on observational studies of medicinal products for human use reduce procedures and introduce significant new legislation
Royal Decree 957/2020 simplifies the process for conducting observational studies through a common single evaluation procedure for all studies of this type and by reducing the prior requirements. It also introduces changes in relation to the informed consent of patients participating in the study and the associated financial elements, as well as to the transparency and reporting obligations, among other matters.Garrigues wins four awards at the 5th Edition of the Expansión Legal Awards
Garrigues was one of the biggest winners at the fifth edition of the Expansión Legal Awards for Excellence in Business Law Practice, hosted by the daily financial newspaper Expansión. The firm received four awards: Best firm in the Digital Economy sector, Most innovative project, Best Pro Bono initiative and Best transaction.