Health Legislation

This Act establishes the framework for regulation of data protection and establishes the Data Protection Office and its mandate, etc.

The scope of application of this Law includes: medicines and health products, as well as the actions of natural and legal persons involved in the production, marketing, prescription and dispensing of pharmaceutical and health products within the national territory. This document is published as a part of a compilation of laws and decrees and this Law is located on page 2 of the file.

This Act regulates the collection, processing, and storage of personal data, ensuring individuals' privacy rights and establishing safeguards against misuse of personal information.

This Act provides for the efficient and comprehensive regulation and control of food, drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, herbal drugs and poisons and repeals the Food (Control of Quality) Act, 1978, the Pharmaceuticals and Poisons Act, 1978, and provides for related matters.

This Act establishes a legal framework for the regulation, development, and promotion of the information and communication technology sector, including provisions for electronic transactions, data protection and cybersecurity.

This Decree regulates the production, import, marketing and dispensing of medicines and one of its objectives is to ensure that medicines in the Republic of Mozambique are safe, effective, of good quality and meet the needs of the population.

This proclamation provides rules to control drugs, medical supplies and sanitary items.

This Act establishes the Medical Stores Department for the procurement, storage and distribution of medical supplies and provides for other matters connected or incidental to the establishment and management of the department.

The Act provides for the registration and control of medicines and related substances for human and animal use, establishes the Medicines Control Council, and outlines its powers and responsibilities. It includes provisions for the licensing of manufacturers, distributors, and dispensers, as well as measures to ensure the availability of affordable medicines. The Act also addresses the regulation of medicine pricing, generic substitution, labeling, and procedures for appeals and re-evaluation of registered medicines.