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New from HMPWG: List of justified stocks The fifth list of stocks for which homeopathic use is justified is now available on the HMPWG website. Jul 26, 2017
Australian campaign: Your Health, Your Choice A new campaign has launched in Australia, calling for a Senate Inquiry to investigate National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC)’s 2015 Homeopathy Review. Jul 25, 2017
Fourth edition online: Anthroposophic Pharmaceutical Codex The fourth edition of the APC gives an up-to-date overview of substances and methods used in the manufacture of anthroposophic medicinal products and of the related quality parameters. Jul 13, 2017
EU action plan against antimicrobial resistance Commission emphasises the need for efforts towards alternative therapeutic approaches in the treatment or prevention of bacterial infections. Jul 12, 2017
Consultation: Excise duty on homeopathic medicinal products? ECHAMP submits comments to Commission on the impact on homeopathic medicinal products of EU rules on the structures of excise duty applied to alcohol and alcoholic beverages. Jul 12, 2017
Conference report: strategies for the regulation of homeopathic medicinal products The report of the World Integrated Medicine Forum on national and global strategies for the regulation of homoeopathic medicinal products is now available. Jun 19, 2017
Complementary medicine in Switzerland now a mandatory health insurance service From 1 August, specific medical services using complementary medicine in Switzerland, including classical homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine, will be covered by mandatory health insurance (basic insurance). Jun 19, 2017
Following the debate: homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine in the news Here is the latest version of our regular round up of recent stories in the news in Europe and from around the world about homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine. Jun 06, 2017
Use of homeopathy worldwide A new study confirms that each year a significant percentage of the general population uses homeopathy, including visits to homeopaths and purchase of over-the-counter homeopathic medicines. May 30, 2017
Seminar: Scientific studies on homeopathy A one day scientific seminar in San Sebastian in Spain on 17 June aims at informing the medical community about scientific studies on homeopathy. May 30, 2017
ECHAMP Membership Assembly 2017 CEOs attend workshop on the future of our sector and Laboratoires Gilbert joins ECHAMP as a new full member. May 03, 2017
HMPWG Report on the regulatory status of homeopathic medicinal products A new report from HMPWG gives comprehensive regulatory information for our sector. Apr 18, 2017
New film reveals scientists and the public have been misled over homeopathy A new documentary about homeopathy presents evidence that the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) misled the public in a 2015 report on the effectiveness of homeopathy. Apr 07, 2017
EP report calls for improved access to medicines A new European Parliament report on access to medicines acknowledges the importance of allowing patients access to complementary and alternative therapies and medicines. Mar 30, 2017
Availability of mercury for homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products New EU legislation may have an impact on the availability of mercury for use in homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products. Mar 30, 2017
Public consultation on the revised guidelines on excipients in the labelling and package leaflet of medicinal products for human use The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the revised guidelines on excipients in the labelling and package leaflet of medicinal products for human use (NtA Vol 2C). Please send any comments to ECHAMP office by 16 April. Mar 21, 2017
HMPWG consultations ECHAMP is collating feedback on the second list of First Safe Dilutions for the HMPWG. ECHAMP’s comments on two further consultations – the Questions and Answers on Quality, and the Fifth list of justified stocks – are now available on the ECHAMP website. Mar 08, 2017
HMPWG minutes The minutes of the HMPWG meeting 10-11 November 2016 acknowledge ECHAMP’s communication on the need for transparency and the quality of the newly translated answers to frequently asked questions from Homeopathy Research Institute. Mar 08, 2017
Webinar: ICH guideline on elemental impurities Register now to attend the EDQM webinar on the ICH guideline on elemental impurities on 16 May. Feb 22, 2017
ECHAMP Annual Report 2016 Policy makers should pay close attention to the rapidly evolving field of scientific research in homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine. Feb 10, 2017
Following the debate: homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine in the news Behind the headlines… our regular round up provides a summary of recent news stories on homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine, with useful background and links, showing all angles of the debate. Feb 08, 2017
IVAA report: Legal status of anthroposophic medicine Brazil, Germany and Switzerland lead the way in terms of the legal status of anthroposophic medicine. Jan 17, 2017
Pharmeuropa 2016 now online Access for free the latest news related to the work of the European Pharmacopoeia. Jan 17, 2017
New data: homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products in Germany Sales of homeopathic and anthroposophic medicines in Germany grew by 4% between 2014 and 2015. Jan 12, 2017
HMPWG consultations: Justified stocks and Quality of raw material ECHAMP is compiling comments on two HMPWG consultations - the fifth list of justified stocks and questions and answers on quality, specifically relating to raw materials. Dec 13, 2016
Norway welcomes registered homeopathic medicines Norwegian Medicines Agency outlines simplified requirements for the registration of homeopathic medicinal products, committing to recognise products already registered under the simplified registration scheme in another EEA country. Dec 09, 2016
New publication: Anthroposophic Pharmacy The first comprehensive and detailed scientific overview of anthroposophic pharmacy for doctors, pharmacists and all those involved in the development, composition, production and authorisation of anthroposophic medicinal products. Dec 05, 2016
Webinar: FDA inspections of homeopathic manufacturing facilities AAHP is organising an educational webinar on what to expect from a US Food and Drug Administration inspection of a homeopathic manufacturing facility. Nov 24, 2016
US: Marketing claims for OTC homeopathic drugs The US Federal Trade Commission has published a new ‘Enforcement policy statement on marketing claims for over-the-counter (OTC) homeopathic drugs,’ requiring efficacy and safety claims for OTC homeopathic medicines to meet the same standard as other products making similar claims. Nov 24, 2016
EU Antibiotic Awareness Day: how can integrative medicine be part of a global solution? The United Nations, WHO and the European Commission all declare antimicrobial resistance one of the biggest threats to global health. Integrative medicine practitioners have a contribution to make in this public health challenge. Nov 17, 2016
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