Brazil’s Anvisa changes the Importation of Controlled Drugs Regulations
Brazil’s Anvisa changes the Importation of Controlled Drugs regulations. (2023)
Anvisa Establishes New Rules for Labeling Personal Care Products, cosmetics and perfumes.
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) issued the regulation RDC No. 752/2022 Labeling rules for Cosmetics in Brazil.
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.
Regulatory Overview: Registration of Toothpaste in China
On October 21, 2021, the Chinese health authority (NMPA) has published a new regulation related to the requirements of Local testing as part of medical devices registration in China: “Regulations on the Administration of Medical Device Registration and Self-inspection”
Brazil’s Anvisa identifies positive Covid-19 case in Brazilian passenger from South Africa
The Ordinance No.660/2021 It would impose restrictions on exceptional and specific restrictions, measures and requirements for entry into the country, due to the risks of contamination and dissemination of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (covid-19).
China eCTD Requirements: Coming into Effect December 2021
On September 29,2021, China Health Authority (NMPA) published the technical specifications of Electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD) for the initial New Drug Application (NDA) and Biologics License Applications (BLAs) that will come into effect by December 29, 2021.
China New Requirements for Local Testing of Foreign Class II and Class III Medical Device
On October 21, 2021, the Chinese health authority (NMPA) has published a new regulation related to the requirements of Local testing as part of medical devices registration in China: “Regulations on the Administration of Medical Device Registration and Self-inspection”
Registration of Imported Pet food in China
If an overseas pet feed manufacturer exports pet compound feed or pet additive premix feed to China, it shall entrust an overseas enterprise’s office in China or an agency in China to apply for registration with the agricultural administrative department of the State Council and obtain an import registration certificate in accordance with the law.
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 […]
NMPA publishes new guideline for faster approval of Medical Device
China’s State Council publishes a new Medical Device Regulation (Order no. 739) to follow conditional approvals on rare diseases treating medical devices