
China’s CMDE Drafts Guidelines for the Registration of Implantable Medical Devices
On January 2023, the CMDE issued Chinese regulators issue regulations for enterprises’ management of medical device safety, plus draft guidelines for the registration and review of implantable medical device batteries.

US FDA Issues Rule to Streamline Radiological Health Regulations
On January 2023, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published Radiological Health Regulations for Recording and Reporting Radiation Emitting Electronic Products and Performance Standards for X-ray, Laser and Ultrasonic Diagnostic Products.

US FDA Proposes Fee Increases for Certification Services on Color Additives
On January 2023, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a proposed rule to amend color additive regulations to increase fees for certification services. ves

China’s NMPA issues more Technical Guidelines for Bioequivalence Studies
China’s NMPA issues four technical guidelines for bioequivalence studies of specific varieties

FDA Adding Common Ingredient to the Major Food Allergen List Starting
On January of 2023, the U.S. FDA added sesame to the official list of major food allergens, as identified by the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, that includes milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans.

China’s NMPA Announces Good Practices for Review Timelines During the Drug Evaluation Process
China’s NMPA Announces Good Practice for Timing Termination and Restoration of Review in the Process of Drug Evaluation