New Regulations For Import Of Meds From October 18, 2010

New regulations for import of meds to Russia took effect from October 18, 2010.


Medications including unregistered may be brought to the territory of Russia without permission of the Health Ministry, but only if they are intended for personal use, for useby employees of the diplomatic corps or the representatives of international organizations accredited in Russia, for treatment of passengers and crew members of vehicles, crews and drivers, who arrived in Russia, for treatment of participants in international cultural and sporting events and participants of international expeditions.

Health Ministry of Russia also allows import of a particular party of unregistered meds for clinical studies, examination for state registration of medicines and medical care.

Applications for importation of unregistered medicines on medical grounds are considered within five working days. Resolution of Health Ministry issues in the form of an electronic document with a certified digital signature.
By materials of Health Ministry of Russia