Press Release: Buying medicines online? Commission introduces logo to make sure consumers are safe

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Series Details IP/14/712 (24.06.14)
Publication Date 24/06/2014
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With Europeans increasingly buying medicines online, how can we be sure that an online pharmacy is authentic and safe?

On 24 June 2014, the European Commission adopted an implementing Regulation under the Falsified Medicinal Products Directive (2011/62/EU) which sets out the design for a common logo for online pharmacies, and the technical requirements for ensuring its authenticity.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-712_en.htm
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ESO: Background information: International operation targets online sale of illicit medicines - Europol-supported campaign http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-international-operation-targets-online-sale-of-illicit-medicines-europol-supported-campaign/

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