Brazil’s Anvisa approves two new cannabis-based products

The Resolution RDC No.327/2019 establishes requirements for the marketing of cannabis products for medicinal purposes. So far, there are seven cannabis products approved by ANVISA.
Brazil’s Anvisa approves new regulatory framework for low-risk drugs subject to notification

The Resolution RDC No. 576/2021 and the Normative Instruction No. 106/2021 expanded the list of drugs that may have simplified registration. The notification process aims to simplify the regularization of low-risk drugs.
Brazil’s Anvisa expands the Authorization for Clinical Trials with Medicines in Brazil

Amendment of Resolution No. 9/2015, which provides for clinical trials with medicines in Brazil, allows, on an emergency and temporary basis, the use of analyses performed by foreign authorities that are members of the ICH.
Japan’s PMDA implements Surprise GMP inspections at manufacturing facilities

On July 2021, Regulators in Japan announced they will start conducting inspections by surprise at facilities where drugs, pharmaceuticals and medical devices products are manufactured
Brazil’s Anvisa is accepted into International API Inspection Program

Anvisa is accepted as a member of the international API Inspection Programs.
FDA publishes ICH Q12 guideline for Post Approval CMC changes

Overview FDA facilitates the management of post approval CMC to harmonize regulatory approval of drugs with ICH Q12 guideline. This guidance applies to pharmaceutical drug substances and products (both chemical and biological) that require a marketing authorization and to drug-device combination products that meet the definition of a pharmaceutical or biological product. Regulatory tools and […]
How China’s NMPA Monitors Adverse Events due to Vaccines Handling

On February 10, 2021, The CDE (Center for Drug Evaluation) of the NMPA in China has recently released “Guidelines for Acceptance and Review of Chemical Drug Changes”GRP Blog outlines how the NMPA reviews the application after receiving it and any necessary notes when preparing the application.
How China’s NMPA Review Application for Chemical Drug Changes

On February 10, 2021, The CDE (Center for Drug Evaluation) of the NMPA in China has recently released “Guidelines for Acceptance and Review of Chemical Drug Changes”GRP Blog outlines how the NMPA reviews the application after receiving it and any necessary notes when preparing the application.
China’s CDE releases Guidelines for Acceptance and Review of Chemical Drug Changes

On February 10, 2021, The CDE (Center for Drug Evaluation) of the NMPA in China has recently released “Guidelines for Acceptance and Review of Chemical Drug Changes” with Information on requirements for completing a Chemical Drug Change.
Japan’s PMDA Remote Inspections

The PMDA clarifies its requirements for conducting remote compliance inspections related to drugs and regenerative medical products.
Anvisa Approves Unanimously the Emergency Use of Vaccines

Brazil’s EUA procedure assesses the suitability of Covid-19 vaccines for use during the current public health emergency to minimize.
Anvisa is evaluating two requests for emergency use of vaccine

A guide prepared by Anvisa provides guidance to development companies on procedures for emergency use authorization of Covid-19 vaccines.