WTO notification · TBT
El SalvadorProposed measure, not in force yet
Salvadoran Technical Regulation -RTS- 11.02.02:26 PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS. MEDICINES FOR HUMAN USE. PHARMACOVIGILANCE. 1ST REVISION.
Reglamento Técnico Salvadoreño -RTS- 11.02.02:26 PRODUCTOS FARMACÉUTICOS. MEDICAMENTOS PARA USO HUMANO. FARMACOVIGILANCIA. 1° REVISIÓN.
El Salvador notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 28 August 2026. The comment period closed on 27 October 2026.
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Pharmaceutical products in general (ICS Code(s): 11.120.01)
Productos farmacéuticos en general (Código(s) de la ICS: 11.120.01)
The comment period closed on 27 October 2026. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO TBT enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/TBT/N/SLV/243; it can take them up with El Salvador.
Find your country's enquiry point on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)The notified Salvadoran Technical Regulation establishes provisions for the detection, quantification, assessment, analysis, prevention and monitoring of adverse reactions to medicines, events supposedly attributed to vaccines and immunization, and other problems relating to medicines for human use and products detailed within the scope of this Regulation, in order to ensure proper coordination and compliance with pharmacovigilance activities.It applies to all institutions that are part of the integrated national health system, public and private health service providers, the pharmaceutical industry, responsible professionals, holders of sanitary registration, pharmaceutical establishments, health professionals, and all natural or legal persons, public or private, involved in the research, marketing, prescription or dispensing of medicines or pharmaceutical products, including vaccines, medicines for pre- or post-exposure prophylaxis, nutritional supplements, homeopathic products and natural medicinal products, without excluding those acquired through donations.Products which, in accordance with the regulations in force, are classified as foods for special dietary uses, taking into account their nutritional composition, specific uses, target population group and presentation for marketing, are excluded from this Regulation.G/TBT/N/SLV/243- 2 -
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