Germany fears drug shortages due to new Chinese spying laws

21 August 2024

Germany's pharmaceutical sector is on high alert for potential drug shortages, following China’s recent intensification of its espionage laws.

The German Pharmaceutical Industry Association (BPI) reported that four German states have suspended routine inspections of Chinese pharmaceutical facilities, amid concerns that these activities could be treated as spying under broad new regulations.

These concerns are already impacting the supply chain, with several active ingredient certificates, necessary for the continued production of various drugs, set to expire soon.

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