definiens: means notice in writin g ( whether or not specifically stated ) and shall incl ude notices, consents, approvals and other written communications contemplated under this Agreement, ( h ) provisions that require that a Party, the Partie s or any committee hereunder or or the like shall require that such agreement, con sent or approval not be unreasonably conditioned, delayed o r denied and be specific and in writing, whether by written agreement, letter, approved minutes or otherwise ( b ut excluding e - mail and instant messaging ; provided that such writing may be exchanged by e - mail or other el ectronic transmission ), ( i ) references to any speci fic Law, rule or regulation, or article, section or other di vision thereof, shall be deemed to include the then -current amendments thereto or any replacement or successor Law, rule or regulation thereof, ( j ) references her ein to pharmaceutical products or therapies shall include biologics and biopharmaceutical products or therapi es, as applicable, and ( k ) the word shall mean