In order to market, sell and distribute a medicinal product either for human or animal use in Zimbabwe, registration or approval from the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) is required.
Overview
The Evaluations and Registrations (EVR) division of the MCAZ has been designated to assess applications for medicinal products. The EVR Division reviews safety, quality and efficacy of medicines intended for marketing, sale and distribution in Zimbabwe in accordance with the requirements of MASCA [15:03], MASCR SI 150 of 1991, the MCAZ Registration Guidelines, Registration Committee policies and approved internal procedures (SOPs) which are in accordance with the MCAZ Quality Management System (QMS).
Who can apply
An application for registration of a medicine can be made by or on behalf of the principal (owner) of the medicine.
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