Registration of Biologics in Brazil

Trying to register your biologic in Brazil? Read GRP’s blog to get a greater understand of the regulations, pathways and timelines.
Australia’s TGA lifts pre-approval for medicinal advertisements in “specified media”

As of 1 July 2020, medicine advertisements in specified media will no longer need pre-approval from Australia’s (TGA)
Brazil’s Anvisa announces new flow for requesting copies of api and drug information

On May 11, 2020 Brazil’s ANVISA announces that the General Management of Drugs and Biological Products (GGMED) of Anvisa has a new flow for requesting and supplying copies of the registration process of drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
How to Register a Vitamin with Australia’s TGA

In Australia, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulates all vitamins for safety and quality. The TGS has set specific requirements such as permitted ingredients, indications and GIMP for vitamins .
China’s NMPA updates standards on quality management system of Drug Clinical Trials

On April 23, 2020, China’s NMPA issued the revised Standard for Quality Control of Drug Clinical Trials (No. 57 of 2020) and will be implemented on July 1.
China’s NMPA Random Inspections of COVID-19 Medical Devices Manufacturers

On April 14, 2020, China NMPA published a new notice to Enhance Quality Inspection for Sterile and Implantable Medical Devices new notice on its new plan to perform random inspections to medical device manufacturers in China
Brazil’s Anvisa Updates medical device regulations during COVID-19 pandemic.

Anvisa’s updated regulation RDC 379/2020 provides requirements for medical device manufactures and identifies devices eligible for priority importation.
China’s NMPA Implementation of GB 9706.1:2020

On April 9, china’s NMPA announces they will start implementing GB 9706.1:2020 analogous to IEC 60601-1 Edition 2 for electric device manufacturers.
EMA FAST TRACKS FOR MEDICINES AND VACCINES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

On May 4, 2020, The European Medicines Agency (EMA) details the rapid approval procedures for COVID-19 products which includes scientific advice, rolling reviews, accelerated assessments.
Argentina’s ANMAT Requirements for Facemask Registration

Argentina’s ANMAT releases requirements for Facemaks to act as a protective barrier against Coronavirus and be elgibile for regirstration.
Mexico’s Cofepris releases provision for ventilator requirements during COVID-19 Pandemic.

On April 6, 2020 Mexico’s Cofepris released provisions on the minimum requirements for ventilators to receive approval during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The EU releases updated guidance on conducting clinical trials during COVID-19 Pandemic.

On April 27, 2020 The European Medicines Agency (EMA) released the Guidance on managing clinical trials during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the European Commission added advice on distribution, data verification and communicating with authorities.