Decree n° 2012-741 dated May 2012 9th specifies the conditions of enforcement of Statute n° 2011-2012, dated December 2011, 29th on strengthening the safety of drugs and health products.
Said statute has set forth a mechanism of prior control regarding any advertisements directed towards health professionals similar to the control system established for advertisements directed towards consumers.
The decree implements the provisions of said statute by providing, inter alia, a system of tacit authorization of visa applications.
The decree also updates the regulatory section of the Code of Public Health regarding drug advertising.