South Africa
6 stories from this country.
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SAHPRA hosts Lesotho radiation regulator for three-day technical exchange
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority hosted Lesotho's Radiation Protection Agency for knowledge sharing on radiation regulation, quality management and institutional frameworks.
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Steris Verify biological indicators recalled in South Africa
Steris Verify Dual Specific Self-Contained Biological Indicators for Steam and ETO (S3060) are being recalled in South Africa by SafMed…
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SAHPRA recall of BiCOAG probes over risk of ceramic tip detachment
Two lots of the BiCOAG Hemostasis Probe are being recalled in South Africa after Olympus, the original equipment manufacturer, determined…
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SAHPRA retains WHO Maturity Level 3 for vaccine regulation
South Africa’s Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has retained WHO Maturity Level 3 (ML3) for the regulation of vaccines as…
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SAHPRA recalls four batches of Enalapril 10mg Arya over specification failure
Post-marketing surveillance found out-of-specification results in the hypertension medicine; the Class II recall covers four batches of 28-tablet packs, two of which remain in date.
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SAHPRA targets illicit medicine sales through social media and gyms
The regulator named no products or suppliers but says unapproved weight-loss injectables, performance enhancers and codeine painkillers are increasingly sold through social media, gyms and beauty outlets.