Back in 2021 and 2022 the mantra was that Covid vaccines were “Safe and Effective”. This was said more by ministers and officials than by manufacturers, who likely were mindful of the Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) Code of Conduct.
This expressly forbids such assertions. Clause 6.4 of ‘Overarching Requirements’ instructs: “It must not be stated that a product has no adverse reactions, toxic hazards…” and ”The word ‘safe’ must not be used without qualification”.
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