6. Functions of Authority

The functions of the Authority are to advise the Minister upon and to make decisions and recommendations in relation to —

any matter related to any registration, the issue of any licence or the listing of any medicinal product;

the amendment of the Schedule;

the making, amendment or any revocation of any rules under this Act;

any matter with regard to the import, export, manufacture, storage, handling, distribution, sale, supply, possession, use, labelling or disposal of medicinal products, or that the Authority thinks fit or that the Minister may refer to it;

the establishment of sub-committees to consider specific issues, including those relating to traditional or herbal medicines, cosmetics and the like.