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How can compliance and efficiency be ensured in the import and export process for medicines manufactured under cross-border contract manufacturing?

A complete explanation of the regulatory basis, Drew Tang’s recommendations and risk alerts. The original material dates from 2025; read it alongside the latest official requirements.

Original guide, 2025 edition: These FAQs are provided for topic-based reference and have not all been individually checked against current rules. Please confirm fees, personnel, renewal, changes and product requirements against the professional in-depth guide for the relevant licence type and the official requirements in force at the time.

Drug Office, Department of Health Chinese Medicines Board

Q460 · Category J: Cross-border pharmaceuticals and industry practice (Q451-Q500)
The import and export process for medicines manufactured under cross-border contract manufacturing involves regulation by several departments. Applicants should ensure that all relevant licences are in place, including Hong Kong pharmaceutical licences and import and export licences. For imports, prepare complete declaration documents in advance and ensure that product registration information, test reports, transport documents and other materials meet the requirements. We recommend establishing an efficient supply chain management system and maintaining good communication with logistics providers, Customs and regulatory authorities, so that inspections and requests for additional information can be handled promptly and customs clearance can be completed both compliantly and efficiently.

📘 Regulatory basis

Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance (Cap.138), Import and Export Ordinance (Cap.60)

📗 Drew Tang's recommendations

We recommend planning import and export timelines in advance and ensuring that all parties follow compliance procedures rigorously to avoid delays caused by incomplete formalities.

📕 Risk notice

Incomplete procedures or non-compliant operations may result in goods being seized, fines and damage to your reputation.

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