Special foods covered by national health service: an opportunity for the foods industry?
A proposed new Act on Reimbursement for Medicinal Products, Foods and Medical Products calls for the Polish national health service to reimburse the costs of “special-purpose foods” when they offer documented health benefits.
Tougher sanctions for environmental offences
On 14 September 2010 the Polish Government approved the guidelines for an act amending the Penal Code and other acts relating to environmental offences.
Joanna Krakowiak: Clinical trials-costs will rise, quality too
An interview with Joanna Krakowiak from the Life Science and Regulatory Law practice group at Wardyński & Partners
Will new clinical trials act eliminate irregularities?
Recent reports on disproportionate fees for doctors conducting clinical trials and the hospitals where they work are not the only problem. Conducting sometimes dozens of trials at one medical facility seriously reduces the quality of the research.
New crime in the Penal Code
Stalkers may no longer go unpunished. Under a proposal by the Polish Ministry of Justice, persons guilty of persistent harassment may be sentenced to as much as 12 years in prison.
Stronger position of creditors
It may be possible to obtain quicker, cheaper payment of debts secured by a bank guarantee, insurance guarantee, bank letter of credit or bank surety.
Izabela Zielińska-Barłożek: Prison for pollution
An interview with Izabela Zielińska-Barłożek, a partner at Wardyński & Partners who directs the Environmental Law practice group
