Legal Framework for Naming Biologically Active Additives

The article is devoted to the legal framework of naming biologically active additives. The authors suggest distinguishing a specific legal framework for names of biologically active additives, settling it on par with the legal framework of pharmaceuticals. It is proved that the name of biologically active additives, and the right to this name as marking or designation of a product arises from the moment of registration of the relevant BAD in the Federal Register of Permitted Biologically Active Additives. The authors propose to legislate the restrictions on names of biologically active additives taken from among the trade names of drugs and international generic names, as well as derive from them, or have significant similarities with them. Inadmissibility of registering close similar names for such products as dietary supplements and medicines will be one of the legal ways to protect the rights of both consumers and entrepreneurs. The necessity of introduction of additional requirements for the registration of the design of packaging, labeling, instructions on the use of dietary supplements, other than drugs for medical use is reasoned.

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