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This barrier is unrelated to the end of the transition period, following the United Kingdom's departure from the EU.

Public ID: PID-BQLNVG

UK exports of pharmaceuticals and medical devices to Peru's social security programme

in Peru

Trade barrier summary

Updated September 2019: DIT successfully worked with Peru to explain the benefits and savings from international purchases of these products, which resulted in an amendment of the related regulations. Now, British companies can sell pharmaceuticals and medical devices directly to the social security programme even if they are not established in Peru.

Previously, regulations only allowed the Peruvian social security programme to buy from 2 sources: Peruvian companies, and foreign companies with an established entity or distributor in Peru. This prevented many UK companies from selling their products to the social security programme.

Sectors affected

  • Healthcare services
  • Medical devices and equipment
  • Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology

Resolved

Yes - September 2019

Date reported

18 February 2020

Last updated

26 November 2021

Public ID

PID-BQLNVG

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