CHAPTER W

DRUGS UNDER SPECIAL CONTROL

Article 39 The State imposes special control upon na- rcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, poisons and radioactive pharmaceuticals. Regulations with respect to the control of such drugs will be stipulated by the State Council.

Article 40 The production of narcotic drugs, including their crude plants, should only be undertaken by those units jointly assigned by the Ministry of Public Health and other authorities concerned. Narcotic drugs should only be distri- buted by those units jointly assigned by the health bureau of province, autonomous region or municipality and other authorities concerned.

CHAPTER VI

THE CONTROL OF THE TRADEMARK

AND ADVERTISEMENT OF DRUGS

Article 41 A registered trademark should be used for all drugs except herbal drugs and the prepared slice of herbal drugs. The sale of drugs without a registered trademark is prohibited.

The registered trademark should be put on the package and label of the drug.

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Article 42 The advertisement of a drug must be appro- ved by the health bureau of province, autonomous region or municipality. It is not allowed to publish, broadcast, disse- minate or poster without approval.

Article 43 An application for the advertising of a drug in this country submitted by a foreign enterprise should be accompanied with a certification issued by the country (or locality) of its production, the package insert and relevant information.

Article 44 The text of the advertisement of a drug should be consistent with that of the package insert approved by the Ministry of Public Health or the health bureau of pro- vince, autonomous region or municipality.

CHAPTER I

THE SUPERVISION OF DRUGS

Article 45 Health bureaus above the county level are responsible for the supervision of drugs.

Drug administrative agencies and drug control institutions subordinate to the health bureau above the county level may be established.

Article 46 Drug inspectors should be appointed by the health bureau above the county level. They should be se-- lected from pharmaceutical technicians. A certificate will

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