FDA holds up UDI enforcement for Class I device
The FDA delays the enforcement of Unique Device Identification (UDI) for Class I medical devices and will come in action from 24 September 2022.
Colombia’s Invima modifies administration measures due to COVID-19 pandemic
Invima changes the transitional administrative measures under Resolution 2020012926 of 3rd April 2020 due to COVID-19
Brazil’s CMED urges Covid-19 pharmaceutical companies to Apply Minimum Discount
In Brazil, drugs and pharmaceuticals must follow “the minimum discount rule” of the Drugs Market Regulation Chamber (CMED) for public procurement of drugs and pharmaceuticals inputs
US FDA releases COVID-19 vaccine guidance
The United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) recently released a guidance for COVID-19 vaccine demonstrating at least 50% effectiveness in a placebo-controlled trial.
Brazil’s Anvisa outlines Pharmaceutical Registration Exceptions due to COVID-19
Anvisa has published a Resolution RDC Nº 392 2020, that defines the criteria for the application of exceptions to Good Manufacturing Practices and Import requirements for drugs and pharmaceutical during COVID-19.
The Newly Enacted CARES Act reforms the FDA OTC Monograph Process
The United States Food and Drug Administration reforms the Over the Counter (OTC) process under the CARES Act signed by Congress in March ’20 to provide emergency relief affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Singapore’s HSA Announces Guidance on 3-D Printing on Essential Medical Device for COVID-19
The Health Science Authority (HSA) released a guidance in response to the COVID-19 demand for medical devices like nasopharyngeal swabs, personal protective equipment, face shields and respiratory accessories.
China’s NMPA issues Guideline for changes of Raw Material in Passive Medical Device Products.( No. 33 2020)
China’s NMPA issued a guidance (No 33. 2020) on May 19, 2020 to provide a guideline and systematic approach for risk analysis of raw material changes in passive medical device products .
Brazil’s Anvisa Registration Requirements for COVID-19 Rapid Test
On May 14, 2020 Brazil’s Anvisa published information on the requirements of the registration of the rapid tests for COVID-19 in Brazil.
Opening Up America Again: The Phased Approach & OSHA recommendations on Work Safety
The United States White House and Center of Disease Control (CDC) have released on May 14 the phased approach on “Opening Up America Again.”
Social Media Advertising in Australia
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) oversees advertisement of goods in Australia and has set forth the requirements of advertising
Brazil’s ANVISA issues new Resolution for the direct import of products by Healthcare Centers
On May 12, 2020 ANVISA published new resolution RDC Nº 383 that addresses the direct import of products by health centers.