Main description:

This book presents an in-depth analysis of issues in trade law and EU pharmaceutical law concerning market access for traditional Chinese medicinal products. It discusses these issues from the standpoints of fundamental law, international law and EU law, so to offer a comprehensive perspective. Specifically, it points out the core legislative issues for EU policymakers who deal with market access for traditional medicinal products; describes the relation between law and science; and offers essential information on herbal medicinal product registration in the EU. Further, it compares EU law and Chinese law in this regard, which can offer inspirations for readers from other counties that have similar medicinal products. The book uses straightforward, accessible language to break down the key issues involved.

Contents:

1. Introduction.- 2. The Legal Theoretical Framework for Market Access of TCMP.- 3. The Conceptualisation of TCMP in Law.- 4. Assessing the Issue of Market Access of TCMP in EU Pharmaceutical Law.- 5. EU Pharmaceutical Law Relating to WTO Rules.- 6. Ensuring Safety Efficacy and Quality Control on a Case-by-Case Basis.- 7. TCMP in the EU: Enlightenment.