Updates to the EU Compilation of Union Procedures on Inspections and Exchange of Information -relevant for holders of GMP and GDP authorisations

Updates to the EU Compilation of Union Procedures on Inspections and Exchange of Information, were adopted in September 2021 with a period of 9 months (following publication) before coming into force i.e. June 2022. The changes are relevant for holders of GMP…

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Health Canada updates guidances concerning pre and post-licensing submissions and performance standards for Post-authorization Division 1 Changes (PDCs)

Health Canada has updated guidances concerning pre and post-licensing submissions and performance standards for PDCs for prescription pharmaceutical drugs and those administered or obtained through a health professional. Notice: Revision to the Guidance Document Management of Drug Submissions and Applications…

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UK government responds to medical devices consultation with new plans to strengthen the regulation of medical devices

The UK government has responded to the medical devices consultation (the original consultation is half way down the page) held between September and November 2021, with new plans to strengthen the regulation of medical devices in the UK. Following the…

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Notice to Stakeholders: Status of the EU-Switzerland Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for in vitro diagnostic medical devices

On 24 May 2022, the European Commission published a notice to stakeholders on the status of the EU-Switzerland mutual recognition agreement (MRA) for IVDs. Accordingly, affected stakeholders (e.g. manufacturers, EU importers and distributors, authorised representatives) are required to act in accordance…

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TGA publishes new guidance on the GCP inspection of clinical trial sites for investigational products

The TGA has published new guidance entitled Good Clinical Practice (GCP) inspection program – Guidance for GCP inspection of clinical trial sites for investigational biologicals and medicinal products Clinical trials of medicines and biologicals regulated under the Clinical Trial Notification…

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