Notice No. 5732

23 December 2024

GG 51821

Department of Health

I, Dr Pakishe Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Health, in terms of section 36(1) of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (act No. 101 of 1965) (the Act), and on the recommendation of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (The Authority) hereby extend the exclusion period for all medical devices and IVDs from the provisions contemplated under Sections 18A and 18B of Act No. 101 of 1965, as amended.

This exemption related to the supply of medical devices and IVDs according to a bonus system, rebate system and any other incentive scheme and sampling of medical devices and IVDs.

The extension period for the exemption shall be effective immediately for a period not exceeding three (3) year from the date of publication of this Notice.

Dr Pakishe Aaron Motsoaledi, MP

Minister of Health

Date: 19/12/2024