Global Convergence and Predictability: ANVISA Resets the Game for Medical Devices and the 2024-2025 Regulatory Agenda

ANVISA implements a new regulatory framework for Medical Devices (RDC 848/2024), seeking international alignment, and publishes the 2024-2025 Regulatory Agenda, signaling regulatory priorities for sectors like cosmetics and medicines. Understand the impact of regulatory predictability in Brazil.
ANVISA on High Alert: The Use of Injectable Cosmetics and the Strict Enforcement of Good Manufacturing Practices in Brazil

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) is intensifying enforcement against the dangerous practice of using cosmetics as injectables and reinforcing the strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Understand the regulatory implications for the cosmetics and medical device sectors in Brazil and the associated risks.
Webinar Presents Preliminary Draft of the ICH Q3E Guideline on Impurities in Drug Products

The ICH Q3E Guideline (Impurities: Assessment and Control of Drug Substance and Drug Products) is a crucial directive aimed at harmonizing regulatory approaches for impurity control. This blog post details the main points of the preliminary draft presented in a recent webinar, discussing its impact and the need for preparation by companies, especially within the Brazilian regulatory context.
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.
EMA waives fees for orphan drug consultations

European Medicines agency (EMA) updates their executive decision for orphan drug development of waiving fees for academic organizations.
Brazil’s Anvisa updates conduct of clinical trials with Technical Note 22/2020

Anvisa publishes a Technical Note 22/2020 updating the guidelines for sponsors, research centers and investigators involved in conducting clinical trials.
Webinar: Brazil Cosmetic Regulatory Compliance and Importation Requirements

GRP has teamed up with ChemLinked to bring you a webinar on Cosmetic Regulation and requirements in Brazil. The webinar will introduce the Brazilian cosmetic market, then specify the cosmetic regulatory framework, including cosmetics registration, labeling, and advertisement, and finally outline regulatory requirements for the importation of cosmetics into Brazil
PMDA Approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) based Medical Devices

PMDA has adapted emerging technologies such as AI based medical devices and has reviewed the registration process to make it more efficient.
Mexico Prohibits the importation of electronic cigarettes by presidential decree (02/2020)

The Government of Mexico, concerned about the health of Mexicans, Prohibits the importation of electronic cigarettes by presidential decree.
The FDA publishes Guidance for Nutrition and Supplements Facts Labels for Small Entity Compliance

FDA publishes guidance for final rule intended to help small entities comply with the nutrition facts labeling requirements
The FDA publishes FY 2019 GDUFA Science and Research Report

The FDA’s FY 2019 GDUFA report provides detailed results for 13 areas of focus, including research activities and comprehensive lists of grants and contracts.
Anvisa’s Call Notice 2/2020 : Similar Drug Notice

On Thursday (1/30), Anvisa published Call Notice 2/2020 , aimed at requesting information on similar drugs registered in Brazil.