• Comida: 75€ incl.VAT
  Meal: 75€ incl.VAT

FSA–Kodex für die Zusammenarbeit der pharmazeutischen Industrie mit Ärzten, Apothekern und anderen Angehörigen medizinischer Fachkreise

4. Abschnitt Zusammenarbeit mit HCP

§ 22 Bewirtung
(1) Eine Bewirtung ist nur im Rahmen von internen Fortbildungsveranstaltungen sowie Arbeitsessen und in einem angemessenen und sozialadäquaten Umfang zulässig. Der Anlass eines Arbeitsessens ist zu dokumentieren. Eine Bewirtung von Begleitpersonen ist unzulässig sofern diese nicht zwingend zur Unterstützung eines HCP erforderlich sind (vgl. § 20 Abs. 7).
(2) Für die Bemessung der Angemessenheit und Sozialadäquanz bei Bewirtungen im Ausland findet ausschließlich der jeweils am Veranstaltungsort Anwendbare Kodex Anwendung (Gastgeberlandprinzip).
(3) Zur Auslegung des Begriffs „angemessen“ im Sinne dieser Bestimmung erlässt der Vorstand des ereins verbindliche Leitlinien nach § 6 Abs. 2.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Comida: Lower than 85 € incl. VAT and/or charges & gratuities
  Meal: Lower than 85 € incl. VAT and/or charges & gratuities

Guidance regarding Article 7 and Article 8 of the PHARMIG Code

1st amendment to Guidance 1/2014 of the PHARMIG Board regarding Article 7 and Article 8 of the PHARMIG Code of Conduct:

The amount of Euro 75.00 mentioned in the CoC-Guidance 1/2014 is replaced by Euro 85.00 per person per meal. The rest of the text remains unchanged. The amended version of the guidance enters into force on 1 January 2022

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• * Actualización 2023
  * 2023 Update
• Almuerzo: 45€ incl. VAT for events taking place over several days (subject to visa procedure).
  23 EUR/h with a maximum of 45 € for stand-alone events
  Lunch: 45€ incl. VAT for events taking place over several days (subject to visa procedure).
  23 EUR/h with a maximum of 45 € for stand-alone events
• Cena: 90€ incl. VAT for events taking place over several days (subject to visa procedure).
  23 EUR/h with a maximum of 90 € for stand-alone events
  Dinner: 90€ incl. VAT for events taking place over several days (subject to visa procedure).
  23 EUR/h with a maximum of 90 € for stand-alone events
• Dia: The maximum hospitality of 45 € (lunch) and 90 € (dinner) can only be offered if the programme includes at least 6 hours of scientific activities.
  Day: The maximum hospitality of 45€ (lunch) and 90 € (dinner) can only be offered if the programme includes at least 6 hours of scientific activities.

GUIDELINES REGARDING THE VALUE OF MEALS OFFERED TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS DURING SCIENTIFIC EVENTS

In accordance with article 31, 2bis, of the pharma.be Code of deontology, the value of the meals provided, drinks included, may under no circumstances exceed the limits as laid down. These limits are as follows:

A. For events that take place over several successive days, including the related hospitality, which according to article 72 of the Code are subject to a visa procedure:

- The value of a lunch, drinks included, may not exceed 40 euros.

- The value of a dinner, drinks included, may not exceed 80 euros.

B. For events that take place during one day only and that are not subject to a visa procedure:

- The value of the meals may not exceed 40 euros per lunch and 80 euros per dinner, all included (drinks, tax, room hire, etc.), at the market price.

- The maximum hospitality of 40 euros (lunch) + 80 euros (dinner) can only be offered if the programme includes at least six hours of scientific activities.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• * Actualización 2023
  * 2023 Update
• Up to the maximum amount of 140 BAM (70*€) per person and per meal; and this form of hospitality must be restricted to refreshments and/or food and beverages during the meeting.
  Up to the maximum amount of 140 BAM (70*€) per person and per meal; and this form of hospitality must be restricted to refreshments and/or food and beverages during the meeting.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Comida: 80 BGN (41*€) incl. VAT
  Meal: 80 BGN (41*€) incl. VAT
• Cena: 120 BGN (62*€) incl. VAT
  Dinner: 120 BGN (62*€) incl. VAT
• Dia: 200 BGN (102*€) incl. VAT
  Day: 200 BGN (102*€) incl. VAT

CODE OF ETHICS

Article 10.06. Companies must not provide or offer any meal (food and beverages) to HCPs, HCOs'members or POs' Representatives, unless, in each case, the value of such meal provided in a one-off way to an HCP, HCO member or PO Representative does not exceed BGN 80 with VAT for lunch and BGN 120 with VAT for dinner. The total value of food and beverages provided per day cannot exceed BGN 200 with VAT.. Outside the territory of Bulgaria, a value threshold set for the country where the Event takes place shall apply.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Comida: 70€ ex. Tax & gratuities
  Meal: 70€ ex. Tax & gratuities

CODE OF CONDUCT

19.9. All promotional, scientific or professional meetings, conferences, congresses, symposia and other similar Events, or each particular Event organised or carried out with the sponsorship of a company, must take place in a proper establishment, which contributes to the main purpose of the Event and offers hospitality, only in accordance with the regulations of any applicable code(s). For the purposes of this section the words ‘’proper establishment’’ shall not include extravagant establishments, namely: with a reputation for being the best venue or hotel in the country or town, but shall include reasonable establishments, namely: those which Healthcare Professionals would be willing to pay for personal purposes or appropriate establishments, namely those: with standard hotel meeting rooms, conference centres, hospital or clinic premises; and in any case, a €70 threshold per person per meal applies for Events and congresses held locally (excluding taxes and tips). Accommodation threshold for local hospitality is €250 per night. For Events and congresses held internationally, the list of daily thresholds applicable per city/country should be followed according to the country’s local industry association and if no reference is made therein, a €90 threshold applies per person per meal.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Comida: 80€ ex. VAT
  Meal: 80€ ex. VAT

CODE OF CONDUCT

11 Hospitality

b. Costs of Hospitality...

4. Cost of meals:

- maximum amount 80,00 EUR, without VAT, per person and per meal.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Almuerzo: 450 DKK (60*€) incl.VAT
  Lunch: 450 DKK (60*€) incl.VAT
• Cena: 850 DKK (114*€) incl.VAT
  Dinner: 850 DKK (114*€) incl.VAT
• Día: 1.400 DKK (188*€) incl.VAT
  Day: 1.400 DKK (188*€) incl.VAT

The Danish Ethical Rules for Promotion of Medicinal Products towards Healthcare Professionals (Jun 2022)

Section 13.8. Companies must not provide or offer meals (food and beverages) to healthcare professionals, except in those cases where the value of such meal does not exceed one of the following monetary thresholds: DKK 450 for lunch, DKK 850 for dinner or DKK 1,400 covering all meals at all-day meetings/conferences, etc. The monetary thresholds apply to meals in Denmark. When providing meals in other European countries, the monetary thresholds laid down by the pharmaceutical industry associations in these countries, must be complied with.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• * Actualización 2024
  * 2024 Update
• Almuerzo: 75€
  Lunch: 75€
• Cena: 75€
  Dinner: 75€
• Día: 150€
  Day: 150€

9.1 Hospitality

Hospitality offered to healthcare professionals should always be appropriate, secondary to the educational content and in proportion to the respective event. Hospitality offered in the form of meals should be limited to the amount of € 75 per the main course (lunch/dinner), € 100 for an all-day meal in the Slovak Republic and the amount of € 100 for the main course abroad.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Comida: 80€ incl.VAT
  Meal: 80€ incl.VAT

FORUM CODE OF PRACTICE

CHAPTER 2 - INTERACTIONS WITH HCPs, HCOs AND POs

ARTICLE 10 - EVENTS AND HOSPITALITY

Section 10.03. Member Companies shall not provide any meal (food and beverages) to HCPs, unless the value of such individual meals (food and beverages) does not exceed 80 EUR (including VAT) if the event is set in Slovenia. All forms of hospitality offered shall be “reasonable” in level and strictly limited to the main purpose of the event. As a general rule, the hospitality provided must not exceed what recipients would normally be prepared to pay for themselves.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Comida: 70€ incl.VAT
  Meal: 70€ incl.VAT

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Comida: 80 € ex. VAT
  Meal: 80 € ex. VAT

CODE OF CONDUCT OF ASSOCIATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS IN ESTONIA

10.04. All forms of hospitality offered to healthcare professionals, members of healthcare organisations and representatives of patient organisations shall be “reasonable” in level and strictly limited to the main purpose of the event. As a general rule, the hospitality provided must not exceed what the participants would normally be prepared to pay for themselves. Providing meals (food and beverages) to healthcare professionals, members of healthcare organisations or representatives of patient organisations is allowed on the condition that the value of such a meal (food and beverages) in Estonia does not exceed the monetary threshold of 80 euros per person plus VAT. The monetary threshold for meals (food and beverages) outside of Estonia is the threshold set by the country (i.e. the Host Country Principle must be followed).

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Almuerzo: 45€ incl. VAT
  Lunch: 45€ incl. VAT
• Cena: 100€ incl. VAT
  Dinner: 100€ incl. VAT

PHARMA INDUSTRY FINLAND CODE OF ETHICS

13 § Hospitality in the events.

....

The overall daily expenditure on meals (food and beverages) per participant must not exceed

- 45 euro for lunch and

- 100 euro for dinner.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Comida: 60€ incl. VAT
  Meal: 60€ incl. VAT

DISPOSITIONS DEONTOLOGIQUES PROFESSIONNELLES

c. Hospitalité et modalités de prise en charge

.....

Le niveau des prises en charge offertes aux Professionnels de santé doit être ""raisonnable"" et strictement en rapport avec l'objectif principal de l'Evènement. Il ne doit pas excéder ce que les Professionnels de santé auraient normalement accepté de payer eux-mêmes s'ils en avaient supporté le coût. Les repas, boissons incluses, offerts dans ce cadre ne peuvent excéder soixante (60) euros TTC.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Día: 150 € (including VAT) per day abroad and 70 € (including VAT) per day
  Day: 150 € (including VAT) per day abroad and 70 € (including VAT) per day

CODE OF ETHICS

Article 19 General Principles for organizing conferences in Greece and Abroad - C. Conferences held in Greece

Business meals with HCPs

It is permitted to organise business meals outside the scope of scientific events in areas appropriate for the purpose of the meeting. In any case, the daily cost per meal cannot exceed EUR 70, including VAT.

The cost of meals per participant should not exceed EUR 70 (excluding VAT) per day abroad and EUR 70 (including VAT) per day in Greece. The same cost of meal applies also for foreign HCPs who participate in scientific events held in Greece.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• * Actualización 2023
  * 2023 Update
• Comida: 75€ incl. VAT
  Meal: 75€ incl. VAT

Sub-section 6.4.8 – Hospitality at manifestations within reasonable bounds

In addition to sub-section 6.4.1. under a, it applies to hospitality at manifestations that:
1. the costs of that hospitality for account of the authorisation holder, per healthcare professional, do not exceed the sums which are strictly necessary and at any rate do not exceed €75 per occasion and €375 per year; and
2. the arrangements for the hospitality provided are recorded in a written agreement in which the execution should be clearly defined. This requirement does not apply if the hospitality covers only participation (including meals and drinks within reasonable bounds) in a manifestation organised by the authorisation holder, without compensation of cost for travel and / or hotel accommodation.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• * Actualización 2024
  * 2024 Update
• Comida: 60 € incl.VAT (valid for AIPM members only)
  Meal: 60 € incl.VAT (valid for AIPM members only)
• Día: 100 € incl.VAT (valid for AIPM members only). For promotional events: 13 340 HUF (34*€) incl. VAT as defined by law
  Day: 100 € incl.VAT (valid for AIPM members only). For promotional events: 13 340 HUF (34*€) incl. VAT as defined by law

Section 10.06.In accordance with Section 10.03., all forms of hospitality offered to HCPs, HCOs’ members or POs’ Representatives must be reasonable in level and strictly limited to the main purpose of the Event. As a general rule on reasonableness, the hospitality provided must not exceed the amount that those individuals would normally be prepared to pay for themselves.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Comida: 80€ incl.VAT ex gratuities
  Meal: 80€ incl.VAT ex gratuities

Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry

16.3 Companies shall not provide or offer any meals to healthcare professionals, unless, in each case (i.e. per meal and per recipient), the value of such meals (food and/or beverages) does not exceed the current monetary threshold set by IPHA of €80 (including VAT and excluding gratuity). It should be remembered that this threshold is in addition to the existing restrictions on hospitality (reasonable, secondary to the main purpose and in compliance with all other aspects of the Code) and only applies to events in Ireland. Where the hospitality occurs in another member state bound by the EFPIA Code the hospitality threshold set in that member state will apply.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Almuerzo: 7.500 ISK (50*€)
  Lunch: 7.500 ISK (50*€)
• Cena: 20.000 ISK (135*€)
  Dinner: 20.000 ISK (135*€)

An Icelandic appendix to the EFPIA code on the promotion of prescription-only medicines to, and interactions with, healthcare professionals.

Regarding art. 10: Events and Hospitality, section 5 establishes Monetary Thresholds applicable to hospitality.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• * Actualización 2023
  * 2023 Update
• Comida: 70€
  Meal: 70€

CODE OF CONDUCT FARMINDUSTRIA

3.16 Hospitality offered by pharmaceutical companies on occasion of congress events shall be limited to travel, accommodation and payment of the registration fees to the congress. During the days of the congress the hospitality offered may also include meals and drinks up to a threshold of 60 Euro per each Professional per meal for all events in Italy. As for events held abroad, referral shall be made to the amounts and thresholds mentioned in the relative country’s Code of Professional Conduct, where applicable. In any other case, the limit remains fixed at 60 Euro also for events held abroad. The respect of the principle of sobriety shall, however, be guaranteed and the meal shall be offered preferably in the same hotel where the guests are staying or in contiguous structures.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Comida: 80€ incl. VAT
  Meal: 80€ incl. VAT
• Día: 150€ incl. VAT
  Day: 150€ incl. VAT

SIFFA and LPMA Code of Good Practice and Ethics

Member Companies must not provide or offer any meal (food and beverages) to HCP, HCO or PO representatives, unless, in each case, the value of such a meal does not exceed the monetary threshold set by the Code

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• * Actualización 2023
  * 2023 Update
• Comida: 80€ incl. VAT
  Meal: 80€ incl. VAT
• Dia: 120€ incl. VAT
  Day: 120€ incl. VAT

CODE OF ETHICS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL MARKETING

ARTICLE 10. EVENTS AND HOSPITALITY

Section 10.05 Member Companies must not provide or offer any meal (food and beverages) to HCPs, HCOs’ members or POs’ Representatives, unless, in each case, the value of such meal does not exceed the monetary threshold for meals set in the Code of Ethics of the country where the meal is offered. If the monetary threshold for meals is not set in the Code of Ethics of the host country, the principle of moderate hospitality must be followed. In Lithuania, the cost of one meal cannot exceed EUR 60 including VAT. The pharmaceutical industry does not support consumption of strong alcoholic beverages.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Comida: 50€ incl. VAT
  Meal: 50€ incl. VAT

The Farmabrend Nova Code of Practice

ARTICLE 10. EVENTS AND HOSPITALITY

Member Companies must not provide or offer any meal (food and beverages) to HCPs, HCOs’ members or POs’ Representatives, unless, in each case, the value of such meal does not exceed 50 EUR (in local currency).

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Comida: 60€ incl.VAT
  Meal: 60€ incl.VAT

PRIMA CODE ON THE PROMOTION OF PRESCRIPTION-ONLY MEDICINES TO, AND INTERACTIONS WITH, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

ARTICLE 10 Events and Hospitality

Section 10.05. Member Companies shall not provide or offer any meals (food and beverages) to healthcare professionals, unless, in each case, the value of such meals (food and beverages) does not exceed the monetary threshold of €60 per HCP set by the PRIMA code.

Reasonable hospitality should be limited to the main scientific objective of an event and restricted to the healthcare professional for the duration of the event, and not extended beyond 24 hours from commencement or adjournment of event subject to flight availability. It must not be extended to persons other than health care professionals. Hospitality during local events should not exceed €60 per HCP.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• * Actualización 2023
  * 2023 Update
• Comida: 278 NOK (23*€) for shorter meetings min 45 min, or at workplace
  Meal: 278 NOK (23*€) for shorter meetings min 45 min, or at workplace
• Cena: 1206 NOK (100*€) for meetings more than 90 min, typical dinner
  Dinner: 1206 NOK (100*€) for meetings more than 90 min, typical dinner

The Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry Code

18.4 Meal rates

18.4.1 Rates in Norway

Hospitality rate A:
Up to 50 per cent of the statutory hospitality rate for “lunch/reception”.

Hospitality rate B:
Up to 70 per cent of the statutory hospitality rate for “lunch/dinner”.

The rates include drinks and VAT, exclusive of any tips.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Comida: 200 PLN (45*€) incl.VAT
  Meal: 200 PLN (45*€) incl.VAT

THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY CODE OF GOOD PRACTICES

Article 27 Hospitality

4. The Signatory of the Code will not ensure or offer to healthcare professionals any meals (neither food nor drinks) whose value calculated per person/meal exceeds during a single meeting:

a. PLN 200 for meals offered in Poland,

b. the sum specified by the competent local organization for meals offered outside Poland, or

c. equivalent of EUR 100 if no maximum sums are specified locally.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Comida: 60€ incl. VAT
  Meal: 60€ incl. VAT

CODE OF ETHICS FOR PROMOTION PRACTICES OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY AND INTERACTION WITH HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND INSTITUTIONS, ORGANIZATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS COMPRISING HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

Article 18 Hospitality

5. The cost of the meals provided to health care professionals should not be greater than

€ 60.00 in national events and € 90.00 in international events, except if in the country where the event takes place the Code of Ethics or the national legislation establishes a different amount, in which case the mentioned amount is to be applied.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Comida: £75 (84*€) ex. VAT & gratuities
  Meal: £75 (84*€) ex. VAT & gratuities

CODE OF PRACTICE for the PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

Clause 19 Supplementary Information

Clause 19.2 Maximum Cost of a Meal

The maximum of £75 plus VAT and gratuities is appropriate only in very exceptional circumstances, such as a dinner at a residential meeting for senior consultants or a dinner at a learned society conference with substantial educational content. The cost of a meal (including drinks) should normally be well below this figure. The requirements relating to hospitality in Clause 19.1 and its supplementary information still apply.

The maximum of £75 plus VAT and gratuities (or local equivalent) does not apply when a meeting is held outside the UK in a european country where the national association is a member of EFPIA and thus covered by EFPIA Codes. In such circumstances the limits in the host country code would apply. Information can be found at www.EFPIA.eu.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Almuerzo: < 6 hours of scientific activities: 1.500 CZK (58*€) incl. VAT
  Lunch: < 6 hours of scientific activities: 1.500 CZK (58*€) incl. VAT
• Cena: > 6 hours of scientific activities: 1.500 CZK (58*€) incl. VAT
  Dinner: > 6 hours of scientific activities: 1.500 CZK (58*€) incl. VAT
• Día: > 6 hours of scientific activities: 3.600 CZK (119*€) incl. VAT, < 6 hours of scientific activities: 1.500 CZK (58*€) incl. VAT
  Day: > 6 hours of scientific activities: 3.000 CZK (116*€) incl. VAT, < 6 hours of scientific activities: 1.500 CZK (58*€) incl. VAT

From Regulation on Limit for Hospitality provided to HCPs

3. Limit for hospitality in the Czech Republic

Hospitality offered or provided to healthcare professionals in connection with the promotion or meetings in the Czech Republic must not exceed the amount of CZK 3600 (VAT included) per HCP per one day for food and beverages (maximum 1500 CZE per one lunch and 1500 CZE per one dinner) The maximum hospitality can be offered only if the programme includes at least 6 hours of scientific activities. If the programme includes less than 6 hours of scientific activities the limit must not exceed the amount of CZK 1500 for hospitality.

4. Limit for hospitality provided abroad

Hospitality offered or provided to healthcare professionals in connection with the promotion or meetings abroad must not exceed the amount of € 150 (VAT included), respectively equivalent in the relevant foreign currency, per HCP per one day for food and beverages (maximum € 75 per one lunch and € 75 per one dinner). The maximum hospitality can be offered only if the programme includes at least 6 hours of scientific activities. If the programme includes less than 6 hours of scientific activities the limit must not exceed the amount of € 75 for hospitality.

5. Common and final provisions

If a different limit for hospitality is valid abroad (determined by generally binding legal regulations or ethical codes of the local association), the AIFP member company shall respect the local limit. If no limit for hospitality is valid abroad the AIFP member company shall respect the limits set by the AIFP for hospitality provided abroad.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Comida: 250 RON (50*€) incl. VATFor “coffee breaks” (food and drinks of any kind), the maximum limit is 50 RON (10*€) for each person. For events where the duration (scientific agenda) exceeds 6 hours, two main meals can be offered as well as 2 “coffee breaks”, for each day of the event.
  Meal: 250 RON (50*€) incl. VATFor “coffee breaks” (food and drinks of any kind), the maximum limit is 50 RON (10*€) for each person. For events where the duration (scientific agenda) exceeds 6 hours, two main meals can be offered as well as 2 “coffee breaks”, for each day of the event.
• Día: 400 RON (80*€) incl. VAT For events abroad Romania, in countries where local provisions do not set a limit for meals, the maximum limit is EUR 150/day (or the relevant equivalent) for lunch plus dinner
  Day: 400 RON (80*€) incl. VAT For events abroad Romania, in countries where local provisions do not set a limit for meals, the maximum limit is EUR 150/day (or the relevant equivalent) for lunch plus dinner

ARPIM CODE

ARTICLE 10. EVENTS AND HOSPITALITY

Section 10.05 Member Companies must not provide or offer any meal (food and beverages) to HCPs, HCOs’ members or POs’ Representatives, unless, in each case, the value of such meal does not exceed the monetary threshold set by the ARPIM Code.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION- ARTICLE 10

b)Meals: for domestic meals (food and drinks of any kind), the maximum amount is 250 RON for each person, for a main meal (lunch or dinner); c)For “coffee breaks” (food and drinks of any kind), the maximum limit is 50 RON for each person. For events where the duration (scientific agenda) exceeds 6 hours, two main meals can be offered as well as 2 “coffee breaks”, for each day of the event. In countries - “Host countries” - where local provisions do not set a limit for meals, the maximum limit is EUR 150 / day (or the relevant equivalent) for lunch plus dinner. The above limits include VAT and „tip”, if applicable, and apply individually, per main meal, respectively per „coffee break”.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• SÓLO BUFFET
  Meals and drinks permitted only by buffet at meetings

3.3.6.It is permitted to serve soft drinks, tea/coffee, snacks, and/or hot dishes in a buffet style at an event, provided that the refreshments are justified by the duration of the event, are unequivocally secondary to the purpose of the event, and are only available:

- to event participants rather than to persons accompanying them;

- within reasonable limits.

Q&A clarifies: For the purposes of p. 3.3.6 of the Code, the term ""reasonable limits"" refers to the average cost of meals at events of such type (taking into account the duration of an event and number of participants) conducted by pharmaceutical companies in a particular region or in the whole country. AIPM member companies should have specific cost limits set by their internal documents.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Comida: 60€ incl.VAT
  Meal: 60€ incl.VAT

CODE ON THE PROMOTION OF PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES TO, AND INTERACTIONS WITH HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

ARTICLE 10 EVENTS AND HOSPITALITY

10.05. Member Companies may not provide or offer any meals (food and drink) to HCPs, members of HCOs or representatives of POs, unless, in any case, the value of such a meal exceeds the monetary threshold set by the relevant Member Association in its National Code (according to the “Host Country Principle”). In the Republic of Serbia, the maximum value is set at 60 euros (including VAT), in the local currency, at the middle exchange rate of the National Bank of Serbia on the day of the transaction

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• * Actualización 2024
  * 2024 Update
• Almuerzo: 350 SEK (30*€) incl. VAT
  Lunch: 350 SEK (30*€) incl. VAT
• Cena: 950 SEK (80*€) incl. VAT
  Dinner: 950 SEK (80*€) incl. VAT

LIF definitions of terms and values as called for by the EFPIA HCP Code, EFPIA PO Code and IFPMA Code of Practice

Hospitality

The value of a lunch should not exceed 300 SEK (incl. VAT) per person.

The value of a dinner should not exceed 850 SEK (incl. VAT) per person.

For hospitality abroad, local rules take precedence. In the absence of local rules or guidance the Swedish levels apply.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Comida: 100 CHF incl. VAT
  Meal: 100 CHF incl. VAT

Code of Conduct of the Pharmaceutical Industry in Switzerland (Pharma Code)

15 Principles of integrity

15.4 Payment for meals (including beverages) on a reasonable and modest scale, subject to a maximum amount of CHF 100 per healthcare professional per meal is only permitted in the context of a technical discussion or in direct relation to an event. This amount applies only to discussions held with healthcare professionals working in Switzerland and/or representatives of healthcare organisations domiciled in Switzerland or events which are held in Switzerland. For events that are held abroad, the limits set out in the code which claims territorial validity for the host country apply to all the participants, regardless of where they have their primary practice or definitive business address or their registered office.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• Comida: 75*€ ex. VAT
  Meal: 75*€ ex. VAT

AIFD Code of Good Promotional Practice

Article 16 - Scientific and Educational Meetings and Hospitality

Rules for Meals.

16.6. Upper threshold for meals: (EFPIA, 10.05) 75€/person/meal. Member companies shall not supply, provide or offer any meal (food and beverages) not compliant with the following condition to healthcare professionals: In each case/each meal; the cost of the meal (food and beverages) supplied, provided or offered to healthcare professionals shall not exceed the upper monetary level of 75€/person/meal, including VAT. The upper limit for meals of the host country applies in meetings outside Turkey. (EFPIA, 10.05.) The upper limit of AIFD shall apply in case no meal limit is specified in the host country.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• * Actualización 2023
  * 2023 Update
• Comida: 1.200 UAH (35*€) during congresses and 1.600 UAH (47*€) if under contract
  Meal: 1.200 UAH (35*€) during congresses and 1.600 UAH (47*€) if under contract
• Día: 2.000 UAH (59*€)
  Day: 2.200 UAH (59*€)

8.6.2 Limits of Hospitality:

Hospitality should be limited to refreshments and/or meals incidental to the main purpose of the Event and should only be provided: (i) to participants of the Event and not their guests; and (ii) if it is moderate and reasonable as judged by local standards. As a general rule, the hospitality provided should not exceed what HCP recipients would normally be prepared to pay for themselves. APRAD establishes the following thresholds for meals and refreshments: (i) 300 UAH per meal per a HCP and the overal hospitality expenses per day should not exceed 570 UAH (for non-personalised meals during conferences, seminars, etc.); (ii) up to 800 UAH per meal for an individual interaction when a contract between a company and HCP is concluded or in line with the current Ukrainian legislation.

EFPIA NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT