UK ‘Needs To Be On EU’s API White List’ Post-Brexit
Executive Summary
The UK pharmaceutical industry is concerned about potential barriers to trade that might arise with the EU post-Brexit, especially if co-operation mechanisms such as mutual recognition agreements are not in place by the time the UK leaves. API manufacturers have specific worries, but there won’t be answers for some time.
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