Category Pilot program

EMA launches pilot to support development of ‘breakthrough’ medical devices in the EU

Last updated: 6 May 2026 To view updates, click on the ‘+’ sign below. The EMA has launched a pilot programme to support the development of breakthrough medical devices in the European Union (EU). EMA launched this pilot on 28 April 2026.…

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Ongoing EMA and WHO supported reliance pilot programme for the submission of post-authorisation changes to non-EU national authorities

About the reliance pilot programme EMA and WHO are supporting a pilot programme that enables pharmaceutical companies to submit EMA-approved post-authorisation changes (i.e. variations) to multiple non-EU national authorities. Why is the reliance pilot programme deemed necessary? Regulatory authorities use reliance extensively when…

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