12 January 2021
Public Procurement in the COVID-19 crisis: opportunities and challenges
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In their response to the urgency of the COVID-19 crisis, contracting authorities within Europe have experienced many challenges.

02 April 2020
A cure for COVID-19? – Don’t make the claim unless it is true.
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/china/a-cure-for-covid-19-dont-make-the-claim-unless-it-is-true

Preferred summary The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has led to a scramble for pharmaceutical and medical devices which can prevent or treat COVID-19 infections. Currently there is no vaccine or treatment for COVID-19 ...

09 April 2020
China Imposes New Export Restrictions for COVID-19 Medical Products
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/china/china-imposes-new-export-restrictions-for-covid-19-medical-products

On 31 March 2020, the “Ministry of Commerce, General Administration of Customs and the National Medical Product Administration (NMPA) issued Notice No. 5 of 2020 – Notice on the Orderly Conducting of Medical Materials ...

07 May 2020
Are you exporting or importing COVID-related PPE from China? Here is what you need to know.
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/china/are-you-exporting-or-importing-covid-related-ppe-from-china-here-is-what-you-need-to-know

If you are in the business of exporting or importing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or medical equipment from China during this COVID-19 pandemic, you need to be aware of the latest export requirements introduced ...

11 May 2020
COVID-19: Our series of regulatory legislation trackers for the Life Sciences & Healthcare industry - UAE
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/uae/covid-19-our-series-of-regulatory-legislation-trackers-for-the-life-sciences-and-healthcare-industry

COVID-19 presents an unprecedented challenge to the global life sciences industry. Members of our International Life Sciences & Healthcare team, lawyers who have a wealth of hands-on experience and strong relationships ...

09 April 2020
COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020: Legal circuit breaker
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/singapore/covid19-temporary-measures-act-2020-legal-circuit-breaker

In our previous article (Temporary Relief for Inability to Perform Contractual Obligations due to the COVID-19 Situation in Singapore), we had highlighted that the Ministry of Law had on 1 April 2020 announced its ...

24 July 2020
COVID-19: Guidance for Employers in Finland
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/finland/covid-19-guidance-for-employers-in-finland

The outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has sparked fears of a worldwide pandemic. Based on the World Health Organization’s declaration that this is a public health emergency of international concern, the Finnish ...

11 May 2020
Australia: While COVID-19 lockdown restrictions ease enforcement of advertising restrictions for therapeutic goods tighten
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/australia/australia-while-covid-19-lockdown-restrictions-ease-enforcement-of-advertising-restrictions

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has been monitoring and taking action against individuals and companies capitalising on the current pandemic to market and sell products that claim to prevent or cure COVID-19.

15 April 2020
COVID-19 – Australian response to regulation of medical devices
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/australia/covid-19-australian-response-to-regulation-of-medical-devices

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Federal Minister for Health has exercised his power under section 41GS of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth) (the Act) to exempt certain medical devices from the ...

22 April 2020
COVID-19: Australian Export Restrictions on Health Related Products
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/australia/australian-export-restrictions-on-health-related-products

During the COVID-19 human biosecurity period, exportation of some health-related goods has been prohibited, with the intention to control supply in Australia.