Since 2017, Cratia has implemented and certified a quality management system under ISO 9001. To further enhance integration with medical device manufacturers’ systems, this year we have initiated the certification process according to the international quality standard ISO 13485, which is industry-specific for companies working with medical devices. We are delighted to announce that our […]
Providing medicines, medical devices and other humanitarian assistance to Ukraine
As of the beginning of 2023, according to official data, at least 1,200 healthcare institutions in Ukraine have been damaged, and about 200 of them have been completely destroyed. It is not just the medical infrastructure that has been affected, the war causes high civilian casualties every day and forces people to move within and outside the country. Many international organizations, businesses and individuals want to support Ukraine in this struggle and send humanitarian aid. We express our sincere gratitude for support, which is extremely valuable and lifesaving in a very difficult period.
We have prepared an article with information intended to facilitate for all interested parties the process of sending, delivering and receiving charitable support to Ukraine, first of all, healthcare products: medicines, medical devices, etc. and is updated as of June 2023.
The following information is relevant specifically for humanitarian aid, which is defined by current legislation exclusively as non-returnable and free of charge, i.e. such that does not provide for monetary, material or other compensation to donors.
Content:
1. General information and legal acts on humanitarian assistance
2. Crossing the customs border of Ukraine
3. Import of humanitarian aid to Ukraine
4. Prohibited goods for import
5. Storage and accounting of healthcare products
6. How to offer help for Ukraine
Read the article “Requirements to humanitarian assistance” in PDF, in English.
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