China’s NMPA announces that it will expedite review applications for the marketing of Novel Drugs.
China’s CDE has released “Working Procedure for Accelerating the Review of Marketing Application of Innovative Drugs (Trial Implementation)”(hereinafter referred to as “Working Procedure”) for industry comments due March 4th, 2022.
China’s NMPA announces draft Guidelines on the Dossier Acceptance for Chemical Drug and Biologics.

China’s NMPA to improve the transparency and efficiency of the registration dossier acceptance and review, NMPA CDE issued a revision of the guidelines of the registration dossier acceptance for chemical drug and biologics, which is now ready for public comment due by March 4th, 2022.
REGISTRATION OF DRUG MASTER FILE (DMF) IN JAPAN

In Japan, the Drug Master File (DMF) is called “Master File” or “MF”. The Purpose of DMF is to protect the “know-how” of API manufacturing methods against the marketing authorization applicant (MAA) / holder (MAH) of pharmaceutical products. The foreign manufacturers of APIs can apply for DMF registration.
US-FDA Formal Meetings with OTC Sponsors

Overview: On February 1st, 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a draft of guidance on formal meetings between sponsors of over-the counter (OTC) monograph drugs and the agency.The guidance clarifies how sponsors can obtain advice on studies to support their submissions. It also addresses meeting types, meeting formats, content of meeting requests […]
US-FDA TRANSITION PLAN FOR MEDICAL DEVICE UNDER EUA IN USA

On December 31st, 2021, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the draft of new guidance that outlines the transition plan for devices granted and marketed in USA under EUA designation during the coronavirus pandemic.
The US-FDA Releases White Paper on Testing Methods for Asbestos in Cosmetic Products Containing Talc

On January 13, 2022 , the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made available the white paper titled IWGACP Scientific Opinions on Testing Methods for Asbestos in Cosmetic Products Containing Talc (including Talc Intended for Use in Cosmetics).
The US-FDA Launches New Reportable Food Registry (RFP)

On January 5, 2022, The FDA published a new, interactive public data dashboard that allows anyone to view historical data from the Reportable Food Registry (RFR).
The US FDA deems final Order for Sunscreens

On September 24, 2021, FDA took steps aimed at improving the quality, safety, and efficacy of sunscreens as part of its implementation of new authorities for certain over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
The US-FDA Grants Citizen Petition on Acacia (Gum Arabic) as a Dietary Fiber

On December 17, 2021, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted a citizen petition concerning the classification of acacia (Gum Arabic) as a dietary fiber.
THE US-FDA: VQIP Application Portal Now Open for FY 2023

On December 1, 2022, the U.S.FDA will Open the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) application portal for fiscal year (FY) 2023.
China’s NMPA announces The First Regulation for Children’s Cosmetics – Coming into Effect January 2022

The new regulation on children cosmetics is becoming into effect on January 1st, 2022 “Regulation on Supervision and Administration of cosmetics for Children Cosmetics’ (ordinance No,123 of 2021), with the exception of the new labeling requirements for children’s cosmetic products that will come into force on May 1, 2022.
US-FDA Announces New Requirements to Facilitate Export of Food Under China New Registration – Decree 248

On December 6, 2021 the FDA announced that establishments currently exporting certain food products to China to voluntarily submit information. The FDA is implementing this request in response to new facility registration requirements from China.