News Letter no 40
In this newsletter we cover;
- Endorse Position Statement
- Help with creating regulatory model
Endorse Position Statement;
Special message for those of you running Natural Health focused businesses or organisations
As you know, following the shelving of the Therapeutics Products Bill last month, the industry has been left in limbo by a Government that lacks the courage to admit its mistakes and get on with designing the purpose built NZ system that is needed for regulating natural health products.
What is needed now is for this industry to come together to show that despite the picture the Government is trying to paint, this industry supports regulation but insists that it be sensible regulation designed around the actual risk profile of the products, which we know to be very low.
To achieve this we have written a simple position statement which we believe covers the main concerns we share and supports the recommendations of the first Health Select Committee report about what is needed for the future.
This statement has deliberately been kept "big picture" as now is not the time to get caught up in arguments over matters of detail. The aim is to demonstrate that we all agree on the key elements of the way forward and to put pressure on Government to act to this basis.
This position statement linked below already has the support of many key organisations in the sector and we would encourage those of you running natural health businesses or organisations to add your voice to this call by printing off the attachment, filling in the required details, signing it and faxing it back to Amy Adams on 03 377 2999 or use the web form if you dont have a printer or acrobat.
Amy is collating responses on behalf of the Trust and will then present the same to key political and media figures on behalf of all of those who have endorsed it.
1. Click link for PDF http://nzhealthtrust.co.nz/pdf/position_statement.pdf
Fax to: Amy Adams on 03 377 2999 or
Print and Post to:
Amy Adams, Mortlock McCormack Law, PO Box 13 474, CHRISTCHURCH 8031
Please have your signed statements back to Amy ASAP.
2. Click the below the link to submit your endorsement online. http://www.nzhealthtrust.co.nz/position_statement.php
Please forward this newsletter using this link for all your health related business contacts.
Help with creating Regulatory Model ;
After joining together on the Position Statement, the next step is the development of the detail of what a good system of regulation should look like. This new model is planned to have the features and safe guards that are necessary for the Natural Health sector to flourish and realise its full potential.
To achieve this we must involve as many people with skills in this area as possible. To achieve that goal we have begun by employing a specialist with extensive knowledge and skills to co-ordinate the work but we need to compile a database of those in the industry who would like to be involved in providing input on various matters.
We are relying on help from those of you in the sector that can help by adding your specific knowledge and good ideas that you may want to contribute so these factors are designed for in the end model.
So if you can help please send me your email and details so we can start the development process. Click my email link to send me your email dave@nzht.co.nz add your contact and biz details please, nothing else is necessary to do until we email you the next step.
Kind Regards
Dave Sloan |
