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Disclaimers to be added on materials at international conference
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Dear PAAB,
In the context of an International conference held in Canada,
the Health Canada Policy Document: The Distinction Between Advertising and Other Activities states that materials must be prominently identified as not being authorized for sale in Canada (or similar disclaimer if the product is authorized for sale but content is based on a different label). In a booth space, assuming all other 3 criteria are met and Canadian HCPs are not targeted but the material is available to all attendees:- Would such disclaimers be required to be added onto the booth panels themselves or would a sign in the booth space on an easel suffice?
- Would such disclaimers be required on all handout materials as well or could a folder with a disclaimer be developed ?
- Would the disclaimer on the material extend to linked resources/collaterals mentioned in these materials, for example an HCP website ?
Thank you
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Dear PAAB,
In the context of an International conference held in Canada,
the Health Canada Policy Document: The Distinction Between Advertising and Other Activities states that materials must be prominently identified as not being authorized for sale in Canada (or similar disclaimer if the product is authorized for sale but content is based on a different label). In a booth space, assuming all other 3 criteria are met and Canadian HCPs are not targeted but the material is available to all attendees:- Would such disclaimers be required to be added onto the booth panels themselves or would a sign in the booth space on an easel suffice?
- Would such disclaimers be required on all handout materials as well or could a folder with a disclaimer be developed ?
- Would the disclaimer on the material extend to linked resources/collaterals mentioned in these materials, for example an HCP website ?
Thank you
Without knowing the content of the booth, we are unable to provide an opinion on the prominence and placement of disclaimers per the Distinction document. However, it is the PAAB opinion that all materials, including handouts, emanating from the conference should include the disclaimer. Linked assets that are not created for the conference should be covered by the disclaimer on the APS that contains the link. Should you have specific conference materials, PAAB offers an opinion service that may help with the disclaimer placements. Details may be found on our website.
