With regard to submissions in electronic format details and additional conditions for paperless submissions will be explained concerning the following topics.

Effects of Brexit on authorized products and ongoing procedures under the responsibility of the BfArM.

Different legal frameworks apply to medicinal products, foodstuffs, medical devices, biocides or cosmetic products. Thus, products of different product groups can be manufactured from the same herbal starting materials. For the consumer or the patient, but in many cases also for professionals, it is often difficult to recognize the differences or to compare products.

In accordance with Section 73a sub-section 2 AMG, the BfArM issues a certificate corresponding to the World Health Organisation's Certification Scheme, at the request of the pharmaceutical entrepreneur located outside the scope of the German Medicines Act (Arzneimittelgesetz, AMG) as far as the information relates to licensing issues.