Questions and Answers – Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) and Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR)
15 February 2023 – the EMA published the Q&A guidance on CTIS and CTR prepared by the query management working group.
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Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) Bitesize Talk: Annual Safety Report (ASR)
15 February 2023 – the EMA published the video recording of the ASR bitesize talk.
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ICH Guideline M13A on Bioequivalence for Immediate-release Solid Oral Dosage Forms
16 February 2023 – the EMA published step 2b of the ICH M13A consensus guideline.
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Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) Training Materials – Latest Updates
21 February 2023 – the EMA published version 1.2 of the CTIS training materials.
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Human Variations Electronic Application Form (eAF)
22 February 2023 – the EMA published the video recordings about eAF.
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ICH E2B(R3) Q&As Reach Step 4 of the ICH Process
23 January 2023 – the ICH announced the updated E2B(R3) Q&A guideline has reached step 4.
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ICH Q9(R1) Guideline Reaches Step 4 of the ICH Process
20 January 2023 – the ICH announced Q9(R1) guideline on Quality Risk Management has reached step 4.
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Dealing with Certification Gaps (MDCG 2022-18)
12 January 2023 – the Swissmedic published guidance on dealing with certification gaps (MDCG 2022-18).
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Notification in Accordance with Art. 10 IvDO for Devices Manufactured in Healthcare Institutions
12 January 2023 – the Swissmedic published guidance on notification for devices manufactured and used in healthcare institutions.
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Changes to the Guidance Document Authorization of Human Medicinal Products under Art. 13 TPA
15 January 2023 – the Swissmedic published updated guidance on changes to the guidance document authorizing the use of human medicinal products.
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Announcements on Clinical Trials with Medical Devices
27 January 2023 – the Swissmedic published updated forms used to report SAEs.
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Good Clinical Practice for Clinical Trials
11 January 2023 – the UK MHRA published updated guidance on upholding GCP standards and what to expect from an inspection.
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Notify the MHRA about a Clinical Investigation for a Medical Device
20 January 2023 – the UK MHRA published updated guidance on how to notify the MHRA of a clinical investigation for a medical device.
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MHRA Innovation Office: Guidance and Support
26 January 2023 – the UK MHRA announced their innovation office can provide regulatory advice.
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Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway
27 January 2023 – the UK MHRA published updated guidance on an innovative licensing and access pathway.
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Format and Content of a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Document
4 January 2023 – the FDA published the final guidance on the format and content of REMS documents.
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Dosage and Administration Section of Labeling for Human Prescription Drug and Biological Products –Content and Format
12 January 2023 – the FDA published draft guidance on labeling for industry. Submit comments by 14 March 2023.
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Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases
17 January 2023 – the FDA published draft guidance on identifying optimal dosage for the treatment of oncologic diseases.
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Mpox: Development of Drugs and Biological Products
17 January 2023 – the FDA published draft guidance on Mpox drug development. Submit comments by 21 March 2023.
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Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Compounds: Quality Considerations for Clinical Research
23 January 2023 – the FDA published the final guidance on quality considerations for clinical research of cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds for industry.
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Recommendations for Evaluating Donor Eligibility Using Individual Risk-Based Questions to Reduce the Risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Transmission by Blood and Blood Products
27 January 2023 – the FDA published draft guidance on recommendations for evaluating donor eligibility using individual risk-based questions.
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Acromegaly: Developing Drugs for Treatment
30 January 2023 – the FDA published draft guidance on developing drugs for the treatment of acromegaly. Submit comments by 31 March 2023.
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Considerations for the Design and Conduct of Externally Controlled Trials for Drug and Biological Products
31 January 2023 – the FDA published the draft guidance on the design and conduct of externally controlled trials. Submit comments by 2 May 2023.
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M13A Bioequivalence for Immediate-Release Solid Oral Dosage Forms
31 January 2023 – the FDA published draft guidance on ICH M13A. Submit comments by 3 April 2023.
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Eudravigilance Registration Documents
4 January 2023 – the EMA published updated instructions for Eudravigilance registration documents.
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Guidance on Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Distribution Practice: Questions and Answers
5 January 2023 – the EMA published updated Q&A guidance on GDP.
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ICH Guideline Q13 on Continuous Manufacturing of Drug Substances and Drug Products
6 January 2023 – the EMA published updated ICH guideline Q13, step 5.
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Coordination of Pharmacovigilance Inspections
12 January 2023 – the EMA published updated Q&A guidance on human PV inspections.
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ICH Guideline M10 on Bioanalytical Method Validation and Study Sample Analysis – Questions and Answers
13 January 2023 – the EMA published updated Q&A guidance on ICH guideline M10.
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EMA Certificates of Medicinal Products – Instructions on How to Fill the Application Form
16 January 2023 – the EMA published instructions on how to fill out the application form for EMA certificates of medicinal products.
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Products Management Services (PMS) – Implementation of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Standards for the Identification of Medicinal Products (IDMP) in Europe
18 January 2023 – the EMA published the implementation of ISO for the identification of medicinal products in EU.
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New Organization First User QPPV/RP or Change of EU QPPV/RP
0 January 2023 – the EMA published updated guidance on EU QPPV/RP.
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Clinical Trial Information System (CTIS) Evaluation Timelines
26 January 2023 – the EMA published version 1.2 of the CTIS training program on evaluation timelines.
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Transitional Trials from EudraCT to CTIS
26 January 2023 – the EMA published Module 23, version 1.3 as well as FAQs of the CTIS training program.
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Guide on CTIS Common Features: Overview of CTIS Workspaces and Common System Functionalities
30 January 2023 – the EMA published Module, version 2 of the updated CTIS training program.
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Quick Guide for Sponsors – Regulation 536/2014 in Practice (Eudralex vol. 10)
30 January 2023 – the European Commission (EC) published the quick guide for sponsors on EU regulation 536/2014 in practice.
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Q&A on the Protection of Commercially Confidential Information and Personal Data while Using CTIS
31 January 2023 – the EMA published Q&A guidance on confidential information and personal data when using CTIS.
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Use of Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) Becomes Mandatory for New Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs) in the EU
31 January 2023 – the EMA announced mandatory use of CTIS for new CTAs in the EU.
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Navigating a successful entry into the Chinese pharmaceutical market
30 - January 2023, Princeton, NJ - Martin E. Zuzulo, Managing Director, Americas at Widler & Schiemann, LLC, outlines the challenges and opportunities for US companies entering the Chinese market.
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Expansion of Scope of Temporary Authorizations
1 December 2022 – the Swissmedic published guidance on temporary authorizations.
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Clarification of Terminology for Combination Products (Medicinal Products with a Medical Device Component)
15 December 2022 – the Swissmedic published guidance on clarification of terminology for combination products.
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Updated Swissmedic / Swissethics Position Paper on Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCTs) of Medicinal Products
22 December 2022 – the Swissmedic updated the position paper on decentralized clinical trials of medicinal products.
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Register Medical Devices to Place on the Market
6 December 2022 – the MHRA published updated guidance on the registration of medical devices.
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Medicines: Apply for a Parallel Import License
9 December 2022 – the MHRA published updated guidance on applying for a parallel import license.
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Reporting Individual Case Study Reports (ICSRs) to FAERS Using ICH E2B R3 Standards
14 November 2022 – the FDA announced a webinar on 13 January 2023 to discuss standards for reporting ICSRs to FAERS.
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Statistical Approaches to Establishing Bioequivalence
2 December 2022 – the FDA published draft guidance on statistical approaches to establishing bioequivalence for industry.
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ANDAs: Pre-Submission Facility Correspondence Related to Prioritized Generic Drug Submissions
2 December 2022 – the FDA published the draft guidance on the abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) for industry.
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E19 A Selective Approach to Safety Data Collection in Specific Late-Stage Pre-Approval or Post-Approval Clinical Trials
5 December 2022 – the FDA published final ICH E19 guidance for industry.
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Pharmacokinetic-Based Criteria for Supporting Alternative Dosing Regimens of Programmed Cell Death Receptor-1 (PD-1) or Programmed Cell Death-Ligand 1 (PD-L1) Blocking Antibodies for Treatment of Patients with Cancer
6 December 2022 – the FDA published final guidance on PK-based criteria to support the approval of alternative dosing regimens for PD-1 or PD-L1 blocking antibodies for treating cancer patients.
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Drug Products Labeled as Homeopathic
7 December 2022 – the FDA published final guidance on homeopathic drug products for FDA staff and industry.
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Voluntary Malfunction Summary Reporting (VMSR) Program for Manufacturers
9 December 2022 – the FDA published draft guidance on the VMSR program for industry and FDA staff. Submit comments by 7 February 2023.
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Content of Human Factors Information in Medical Device Marketing Submissions
9 December 2022 – the FDA published the draft guidance on medical device marketing submissions for industry and FDA staff. Submit comments by 9 March 2023.
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Failure to Respond to an ANDA Complete Response Letter Within the Regulatory Timeframe
14 December 2022 – the FDA published final guidance on failure to respond to an ANDA complete response letter.
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Developing Drugs for Treatment
14 December 2022 – the FDA published draft guidance on developing drugs for treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. Submit Comments by 13 February 2023.
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Circumstances that Constitute Delaying, Denying, Limiting, or Refusing a Drug or Device Inspection
15 December 2022 – the FDA published the draft guidance for industry on circumstances that constitute delaying, denying, limiting, or refusing a drug or device inspection.
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Hypertension Indication: Drug Labeling for Cardiovascular Outcome Claims
15 December 2022 – the FDA published final guidance on drug labeling for cardiovascular outcome claims for hypertension.
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M11 Clinical Electronic Structured Harmonized Protocol
21 December 2022 – the FDA published draft guidance on the ICH M11 clinical electronic structured harmonized protocol.
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Controlled Correspondence Related to Generic Drug Development
21 December 2022 – the FDA published draft guidance on controlled correspondence related to generic drug development.
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Manual on Borderline and Classification for Medical Devices under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on Medical Devices and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices
In December 2022 – the European Commission published version 2 of the manual on borderline and classification for medical devices.
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ICH Guideline E8 (R1) on General Considerations for Clinical Studies
2 December 2022 – the EMA published step 5 of ICH Guideline E8 (R1).
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Human Variations Electronic Application Forms (eAF) (DADI) Go-live Q&A Session
6 December 2022 – the EMA published the Q&A guidance on human variations eAF go-live Q&A session held on 27 October 2022 and 8 November 2022.
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EMA EudraVigilance Registration Documents and Manual
7 December 2022 – the EMA published the updated EudraVigilance registration related documents and manual.
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EMA Human Regulatory Update on Medical Devices
8 December 2022 – the EMA updated guidance on medical devices.
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Joint Audit Program for EEA GMP Inspectorates (JAP)
8 December 2022 – the EMA published revision 3 of the audit notification template for EEA GMP inspectorates (JAP).
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Guidance for Applicants/MAHs Involved in GMP, GCP and GVP Inspections Coordinated by EMA
13 December 2022 – the EMA published version 3.1 of guidance for applicants/MAHs involved in GMP, GCP and GVP inspections coordinated by EMA.
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Recommendation Paper on Decentralized Elements in Clinical Trials
13 December 2022 – the European Commission published the recommendation paper on decentralized elements in clinical trials, version 01.
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Functional Specifications for the European Database on Medical Devices (EUDAMED)
14 December 2022 – the European Commission published guidance on functional specifications for EUDAMED.
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eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary (XEVMPD) Data-Entry Tool (EVWEB) User Manual
15 December 2022 – the EMA published version 5.8 of the XEVMPD data-entry tool user manual.
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Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics: Questions and Answers
16 December 2022 – the EMA published updated Q&A guidance on guideline requirements for parenteral oily solutions.
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Q&A: Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
16 December 2022 – the EMA published updated GCP Q&A guidance.
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Updated IRIS Guide to Registration and RPIs
16 December 2022 – the EMA published updated preliminary requirements for all IRIS submissions, including substance and Research Product Identifier registration.
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EU Guideline on Orphan Applications (for Designation and Transfer) - 2022/C 440/02
19 December 2022 – the European Commission published the guideline on orphan applications.
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EMA Clinical Trials Highlights
21 December 2022 – the EMA published Issue 12 of the Clinical Trials Highlights newsletter.
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Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) – Sponsor Handbook
22 December 2022 – the EMA published version 3.01 of the CTIS sponsor handbook.
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NMPA Announcement on Putting into Use the Electronic Certificates of Documentation for Export of APIs to EU and Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product
31 October 2022 – NMPA announced putting into use the electronic certificates of Documentation for Export of APIs to EU and Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (No. 95, 2022).
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Regulatory Guidelines for Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs)
24 November 2022 – Singapore Health Sciences Authority (HSA) issued revision one of its regulatory guidelines for LDTs.
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Public Consultation on ICH Guidelines M11 “Clinical electronic Structured Harmonized Protocol (CeSHarP)” and Q5A(R2) “Viral safety evaluation of biotechnology products derived from cell lines of human or animal origin”
28 November 2022 – Swissmedic launched the public consultation on ICH guidelines M11 and Q5A(R2), with a deadline for comments of 26 February 2023 and 10 February 2023, respectively.
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Changes to the Guidance Document Variations TAM HMV4
4 November 2022 – Swissmedic announced an extended reporting time limit of 60 days that applies to variations without assessment.
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Issue of Export Certificates (Free Sales Certificates) for Medical Devices
8 November 2022 – Swissmedic announced the adaptation of the export certificates ordering process for medical devices beginning 1 January 2023.
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MHRA Process for Approving Manufacturing Authorizations or API Registrations in Relation to Unlicensed Cannabis-Based Products for Medicinal Use (CBPMs)
16 November 2022 – MHRA Inspectorate published the blog on MHRA process for approving unlicensed CBPMs.
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Borderline Products: How to Tell if Your Product is a Medical Device and Which Risk Class Applies
16 November 2022 – MHRA updated guidance on medical device borderline products.
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European Commission (EC) Decision Reliance Procedure (ECDRP)
18 November 2022 – MHRA updated guidance on the EC decision reliance procedure.
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Return to International GMP Inspections
8 November 2022 – MHRA Inspectorate published the blog on return to international GMP inspections.
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Access Consortium Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Statement
15 November 2022 – MHRA published access consortium statement on GMP inspections reliance and recognition.
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Enforcement Policy Regarding Investigational New Drug (IND) Requirements for Use of Fecal Microbiota for Transplantation (FMT) to Treat Clostridium difficile Infection Not Responsive to Standard Therapies
28 November 2022 – FDA published its policy on IND requirements for FMT use.
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Regulation of Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps) - Small Entity Compliance Guide
1 November 2022 – FDA published the final Small Entity Compliance guidance on HCT/Ps regulations.
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Expanded Access to Investigational Drugs for Treatment Use: Questions and Answers
1 November 2022 – FDA published draft Q&A guidance on expanded access to investigational drugs for treatment use. Submit comments by 3 January 2023.
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S1B(R1) Addendum to S1B Testing for Carcinogenicity of Pharmaceuticals
2 November 2022 – FDA published S1B(R1) as an addendum to the current ICH S1 guidance for industry.
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Cross Labeling Oncology Drugs in Combination Regimens
2 November 2022 – FDA published final guidance on cross labeling oncology drugs for industry.
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Studying Multiple Versions of a Cellular or Gene Therapy Product in an Early-Phase Clinical Trial
4 November 2022 – FDA published final guidance for studies that evaluate multiple versions of a cellular or gene therapy product.
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M10 Bioanalytical Method Validation and Study Sample Analysis
4 November 2022 – FDA published the final guidance on M10 bioanalytical method validation and study sample analysis.
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Sameness Evaluations in an ANDA — Active Ingredients
8 November 2022 – FDA published draft guidance on sameness evaluations in an ANDA. Submit comments by 8 January 2023.
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Q5A(R2) Viral Safety Evaluation of Biotechnology Products Derived from Cell Lines of Human or Animal Origin
10 November 2022 – FDA published draft guidance on Q5A(R2) viral safety evaluation of biotechnology products. Submit comments by 14 January 2023.
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Reflection Paper on Criteria to be Considered for the Evaluation of New Active Substance (NAS) Status of Biological Substances
18 November 2022 – EMA published draft guidance on criteria for the evaluation of NAS status of biological substances for consultation. Comments may be submitted until 31 May 2023.
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Annual Report of the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Inspectors Working Group (IWG) 2021
21 November 2022 – EMA published the annual report of the GCP IWG 2021.
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IRIS Guide to Registration and RPIs
21 November 2022 – EMA published version 2.10 of the preliminary requirements for all IRIS submissions, including substance and research product identifier registration.
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Guidance for Applicants on Simultaneous National Scientific Advice (SNSA) Phase 2 Pilot (from October 2022) – Optimized Process
21 November 2022 – EMA updated the guidance for SNSA phase 2 pilot.
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ICH Guideline Q3C (R8) on Impurities: Guideline for Residual Solvents
28 November 2022 – EMA updated step 5 of the ICH guideline Q3C(R8) on residual solvents.
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Records of Data Processing Activity (public) Regarding the Processing of Personal Data in the Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS)
28 November 2022 – EMA published updated guidance on CTIS data processing activities.
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Union Guidance on Record Keeping and Archiving of Documents Obtained or Resulting from Pharmacovigilance (PV) Inspections
29 November 2022 – EMA published guidance on record keeping and archiving of documents related to EU PV inspections.
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