Medicrime meeting 2023

Collective enforcement against illegal therapeutic products

24.08.2023

We are pleased that the annual Medicrime meeting will be held on 14 September 2023 – it is an event dedicated to strengthening collaboration between various authorities with differing laws in the fight against illegal therapeutic products.

Combating illegal therapeutic products requires interdisciplinary collaboration. This year’s Medicrime meeting again offers a unique opportunity to combine legal and scientific knowledge, share proven approaches and highlight the importance of a coordinated approach.

Topics in 2023 (extract):

  • Enforcement Strategy 2023 – 2026 - Swissmedic
  • Medicrime Convention of the Council of Europe
  • Distinguishing the various legal bases
  • Classification/differentiation of products
  • Insights into the work of a cantonal police force
  • Role of the prosecution authorities in tackling doping
  • Insights into the work of the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS)
  • Illegal imports of medicinal products – findings from practice

We welcome insights from distinguished representatives from various government institutions to this crucial dialogue. The Medicrime meeting will again contribute to creating further synergies, promoting communication and developing strategies that strengthen the fight against illegal therapeutic products in 2023.

Control of Illegal Medicines Unit, Swissmedic