Certificates of Pharmaceutical Products

Introduction

The Medicines Authority issues Certificates of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP) on request to  assist exporters of medicinal products to satisfy the import requirements of other countries. The format of the certificates complies with that specified by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The CPP will provide details about a single, named medicinal product which may be licensed or unlicensed in Malta and are:

  • manufactured in Malta and/or
  • exported from Malta

 

Information in the Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product

The CPP provides details about the product and its manufacture including (but not limited to) the Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH), the active ingredients and excipients, the manufacturing and packaging sites and whether or not the product is placed on the market in Malta.

Applying for a Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product

CPPs are generally, but not exclusively, applied for by the MAH or by the MAH representative and/or manufacturer.

The CPP can be requested from the Medicines Authority through the application form.

The certificate is issued in English only. The fee charged varies depending on the number of original copies required and the service level (two working days from the receipt and validation of the application form for fast track applications). 

Fee for normal track application (application processed within 15 working days) - €34.94

Fee for fast track application (application processed within 2 working days) - €69.88

Application for a Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product

Further Information

Administrator, Inspectorate and Enforcement Directorate, Medicines Authority

Email: inspectorate.adm@gov.mt

Telephone:   (00356) 23439142