” FDA determines that Medical Device Registrations must be submitted electronically from October 2025″
In August 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) announced that starting in October 2025, medical device manufacturers must use the eSTAR (Electronic Submission Template and Resource) model for submitting new registration applications.
Modifications to Container Closure Systems: Glass Vials and Stoppers
The FDA is providing this guidance to compile recommendations for the appropriate reporting categories and the content of post approval change submissions from various FDA guidance documents.
“Electronic Submission Now Available for Investigational New Drug Application (IND) Safety Reports”
The FDA has issued a reminder to drug sponsors and researchers regarding its recent publication of guidance outlining the process for electronically submitting investigational new drug application (IND) safety reports to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). IND individual case safety reports (ICSRs) can now be submitted electronically through either the Electronic Submission Gateway in ICH E2B (R3) format or via the Safety Reporting Portal, with the FDA now accepting such submissions.
US FDA Publication on Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Healthcare Product
On March 2024, the FDA released its latest publication titled “Collaborative Efforts: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in Medical Products,” shedding light on the concerted actions undertaken by CBER, CDER, CDRH, and OCP in navigating the landscape of AI integration within the medical product realm. This comprehensive document delineates strategic focal points essential for advancing the application of AI throughout the entire lifecycle of medical products.
Annual Updates on Labeling Changes for NDAs and ANDAs Regarding Nonprescription Medications
On March 2024, the FDA is releasing a draft guidance for industry that, once finalized, will offer suggestions to holders of approved New Drug Applications (NDAs) and Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) for nonprescription drug products on how to document minor labeling changes in their subsequent annual reports.
The USFDA publishes tools to facilitate the registration of cosmetic product listing and facilities
In January 2024, the US FDA announced the availability of SPL Xforms, a structured product label (SPL) authoring tool intended for the registration of cosmetic product facilities and the listing of cosmetic products, as required by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA).
US FDA Extends Deadline for MoCRA Complaince
On November 8, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its intention to extend the enforcement deadline for cosmetic product facility registration and listing requirements as established by the Cosmetic Modernization Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). The six-month extension is intended to provide industry with additional time to comply with the required facility registration procedures and provide detailed information on cosmetic products, thereby ensuring a smooth transition to the new regulations.
US FDA Publish Additional Condition for Nonprescription Use (ACNU)
On June 2022, the FDA introduced a new regulation aimed at establishing criteria for over-the-counter drugs that carry an Additional Condition for Nonprescription Use (ACNU). This initiative seeks to expand the range of drugs that the FDA could authorize for over-the-counter use.
US FDA publishes Permanent Accreditation System Conformity Assessment Program
In September 2023, the US FDA issued regulatory updates, to the guidance on the Innovative Devices Program and preliminary guidance on medical devices associated with weight loss.
OTC Monograph Order Request (OMOR) Fee Rates for Fiscal Year 2024 Announced by FDA
OTC Monograph Order Request (OMOR) Fee Rates for Fiscal Year 2024 Announced by FDA
Mexico’s Cofepris medical Device and IVD Registration and Approval in Mexico
GRP Mexico can help you obtain COFEPRIS medical device registration and approval to sell your product on the Mexican market.
Mexico’s Cofepris has Issued New Guidelines for Changes to Medical Device Registrations
In August 2023, Mexican regulators have updated guidance on rules for modifications to medical device registrations that could streamline COFEPRIS reviews.