As well, this initiative has been provided through the Drugs Directorate Electronic Bulletin Board. I on November 16, 1996. The thirty day comment period following prepublication expired on December 16, 1996. At that time no comments had been received. This amendment does not alter existing compliance mechanisms under the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act and Food and Drug Regulations, enforced by Health Protection Branch inspectors.
Indirect enforcement is provided through complaints from the medical profession and competitors.
Inspection mechanisms at the federal level will be maintained.