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Art. 3 Federal Act of 15 December 2000 on Medicinal Products and Medical Devices (TPA) - Due diligence

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Any person handling therapeutic products must take all measures necessary according to the state of the art to ensure that human or animal health is not endangered. The state of the art in science and technology must be considered for complementary medicines without indications, including the principles of the corresponding therapy approach. {note: Inserted by No I of the FA of 18 March 2016, in force since 1 Jan. 2019 ( AS 2017 2745, 2018 3575; BBl 2013 1).}

Art. 3 TPA · Due diligence

Any person handling therapeutic products must take all measures necessary according to the state of the art to ensure that human or animal health is not endangered.

The state of the art in science and technology must be considered for complementary medicines without indications, including the principles of the corresponding therapy approach.

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Court Decisions Applying This Provision (8)

SK1 2018 23 · gr (Art. 3 HMG)
Medical Practitioner Self-Dispensing Violations Appeal
The appellant was convicted of violating Art. 3 HMG.
VB.2015.00744 · zh (Art. 3 HMG)
Damp Pharmacy Permit Reduction Upheld
Used as a legal basis for the restriction of the operating permit due to the condition of the premises.
C-4776/2010 (Art. 3 HMG)
E.________-_______ Generic Drug Marketing Authorization Rejection Upheld
Cited for the requirement that medicinal products and their documentation must correspond to the current state of science and technology.
VB.2012.00036 · zh (Art. 3 HMG)
Veterinarian Challenges Clinic Deficiencies Reprimand and Dismisses Most Appeals
This provision is listed under 'Rechtsnormen' and concerns the law applicable to the facts addressed in the decision.
C-6050/2008 (Art. 3 HMG)
Seizure of Unapproved Medication for Personal Use Upheld
Refers to the precautionary principle in medicinal law.
AC040122 · zh (Art. 3 HMG)
Defendant Acquitted of Narcotics Charges, Procedural Costs Reassessed Due to Presumption of Innocence Violation
Cited by the lower court to establish the violation that served as a basis for cost allocation.
VB.2012.00036 · zh (Art. 3 HMG)
Veterinary Clinic Violations Upheld, Continuing Education Exception Found
Cited as a legal basis for the violations concerning the professional practice that were held against the complainant.
VB.2015.00744 · zh (Art. 3 HMG)
Pharmacy License Limitation Due to Unsanitary Conditions
This provision is cited as the legal basis supporting the time limitation of the operating permit due to the condition of the premises.