Brazil’s Pharmacovigilance: The Program of Risk Management and Pharmaceutical Technology of Vaccines

A guide prepared by Anvisa provides guidance to development companies on procedures for emergency use authorization of Covid-19 vaccines.
The US FDA Announces OTC Monograph Drug User Fee Rates for FY2021

On December 28, 2020 , the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) announced the rates for over the counter (OTC) monograph drug user fees for fiscal year (FY) 2021.
Brazil’s Anvisa defines requirements for requests for emergency use of vaccines

A guide prepared by Anvisa provides guidance to development companies on procedures for emergency use authorization of Covid-19 vaccines.
Mexico’s Cofepris Modifies Pharmacovigilance Regulation: NOM 220-SSA1-2016

On October 30 2020, Mexico’s COFEPRIS, modifies NOM-220-SSA1-2016, Installation and operation of the Pharmacovigilance.
Brazil’s Anvisa is approved for Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme – PIC/S

Brazil’s ANVISA has completed the process of joining the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S). The Agency will become the 54th member of the international pharmaceutical inspection initiative.
Registration Of COVID-19 Rapid Tests with Brazil’s Anvisa- Required Documents

Anvisa published the Resolution (RDC 348/2020) to speed up the evaluation of new products for detection of the new coronavirus (SARSCoV-2). Check out GRP’s blog on all the required documents necessary to register COVID-19 rapid tests with Brazil’s Anvisa.
Australia’s TGA GMP inspections during COVID-19

During the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the TGA will only use remote and hybrid inspections to minimize potential impacts of on-site inspection of GMP clearance.
China’s CDE publishes draft for a list of Drugs exempt from BE Studies

China’s CDE publishes draft listing 117 drugs that will be exempt from BE studies.
China’s NMPA resolves issues regarding current administration on drug distribution

NMPA announces a new revised Drug Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China effective since Dec 1, 2019.
Mexico’s COFEPRIS establishes new electronic Appointment System

From September,1st 2020 COFEPRIS establishes the request for appointments will be via the internet and face-to-face attention in the CIS for the entry of priority formalities.
Mexico’s COFEPRIS promotes the production of generic drugs with new operating rules

COFEPRIS establishes operating rules to promote the production of generic drugs in Mexico, by eliminating criteria that limited their production and their availability at more accessible prices for the population.
China’s NMPA releases new regulation on the Registration of Biologics in China

China’s NMPA releases on June 30,2020, No. 43 of 2020 to regulate biologics efficiently, NMPA has divided biologics into 3 categories.