
Brazil’s Anvisa defines requirements for requests for emergency use of vaccines
A guide prepared by Anvisa provides guidance to development companies on procedures for emergency use authorization of Covid-19 vaccines.

Mexico’s Cofepris Modifies Pharmacovigilance Regulation: NOM 220-SSA1-2016
On October 30 2020, Mexico’s COFEPRIS, modifies NOM-220-SSA1-2016, Installation and operation of the Pharmacovigilance.

Brazil’s Anvisa is approved for Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme – PIC/S
Brazil’s ANVISA has completed the process of joining the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S). The Agency will become the 54th member of the international pharmaceutical inspection initiative.

Registration Of COVID-19 Rapid Tests with Brazil’s Anvisa- Required Documents
Anvisa published the Resolution (RDC 348/2020) to speed up the evaluation of new products for detection of the new coronavirus (SARSCoV-2). Check out GRP’s blog on all the required documents necessary to register COVID-19 rapid tests with Brazil’s Anvisa.

Australia’s TGA GMP inspections during COVID-19
During the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the TGA will only use remote and hybrid inspections to minimize potential impacts of on-site inspection of GMP clearance.

Anvisa Introduces Pilot Program to Increase Quality of Health Products
Anvisa instituted the Pilot Program to Expand the Quality of the National Health Products Industries, through Ordinance 680/2020. The objective is to strengthen the industries manufacturing health products classes III and IV in the country.