Brazil’s ANVISA Announces Medical Device Registration 2022 Updates

ANVISA Brazil announced in early September 2022 important updates to its Collegiate Directorate Resolution (RDC) 185/2001.
The changes strengthen the country’s medical device registration regulations on the effective date of March 1, 2023.
US-FDA Publishes New Requirements for OTC Drugs Labeling

On September 8,2022, FDA published the draft of a guideline that provides recommendations on the labeling of OTC drugs.
FDA Approves Free Sale of OTC Hearing Aids

In August 2022, the FDA finalizes the historic rule allowing millions of Americans access to over-the-counter hearing aids.
FDA publishes product-specific guidances to facilitate generic drug development

FDA publishes product-specific guidance’s to facilitate generic drug development.
Registration of Generic Drug Registration (ANDA) with the US FDA

Drug companies must submit an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) to FDA for approval to market a generic drug.
FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Industry, Considerations for Rescinding Breakthrough Therapy Designation

The U.S. FDA issued a draft guidance for industry titled Considerations for Rescinding Breakthrough Therapy Designation.
US-FDA Over-The-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Program (OMUFA)

On March 14, 2022, FDA announced the rates for over-the-counter (OTC) monograph drug user fees for fiscal year (FY) 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).