MOU between the TGA and Federal Department of Home Affairs acting in the name of the Federal Council of the Swiss Confederation
29 March 2006
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on therapeutic goods was signed at the TGA building in Canberra on 29 March 2006.
Swissmedic (the Swiss Regulatory authority for therapeutic products) and the TGA have developed a strong relationship over the years particularly in areas of medicines GMP inspections through membership of the Pharmaceutical Inspection Cooperation Scheme, the Global Harmonisation Task Force for medical devices and the global device vigilance exchange programs.
The MOU formalises cooperative arrangements for the exchange of information relating to the regulation of all therapeutic products, particularly in the areas of medicines GMP inspections and post market monitoring of therapeutic products.
The MOU will facilitate and encourage the development of collaborative activities and the sharing of information relating to the regulation of medicines and medical devices.