Do Multi National Companies source generic products in developing countries ?
Yes, considerable quantities of generic active materials and intermediates are sourced by the multi national companies in cooperation with independent primary producers in developing countries to satisfy their need for peak and emergency supplies or simply to stay competitive. More and more Multi National Chemical companies seek joint venture agreements with these generic primary producers to increase market influence and have more control over major markets, including Australia. So it is quite likely that the Australian farmers buy so called “original brands” containing active constituents deriving from generic primary producer sources in East Europe, South East/Far Asia or South America.
