New rules provide for one-time licensing of pharmacists

The Government issued Decree No 89/2012/ND-CP on October 24, regulating implementation of the Law on Pharmacy. Under the new decree, an individual licensed to practise as a pharmacist may only operate from a single business location.

Under prior regulations, a pharmaceutical practice certificate was valid for five years and had to be renewed thereafter. The new decree provides that the certificate will be issued once and valid nationwide. Holders of outstanding certificates with a validity of five years would be required to apply for the permanent certificate.

The new decree takes effect on December 10.

Re-exported goods exempted from environmental taxes

The Ministry of Finance issued Circular No 159/2012/TT-BTC on September 28, exempting imported materials for processing of goods for re-export from environmental protection taxes. The new circular, amending Circular No 152/2011/TT-BTC of November 2011 and guiding provisions under Government Decree No 67/2011/ND-CP of August 2011, takes effect tomorrow. — BIZCONSULT

Source: VNA