Clarity and Truth in Advertising: FDA Finalizes Guidance on Promotional Labeling for Biologics and Biosimilars
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized important guidance on the promotional labeling and advertising of reference listed drugs (RLDs), biosimilar products, and, crucially, interchangeable biosimilar products. The primary goal of this document is to ensure that all promotional communications about these products are accurate, truthful, and non-misleading. The publication fulfills a legal requirement (Biosimilar User Fee Amendments of 2022 – BsUFA III) and aims to address industry questions, establishing clear standards for presenting scientific data and information about interchangeability, a key concept for the adoption and success of the biosimilars market.
New Anvisa rules Strengthen Regulation of Biologicals, Cosmetics and Health Products
The year 2025 has proved decisive for the evolution of the health regulatory framework in Brazil. With a focus on greater safety, traceability and modernization of systems, Anvisa has published new standards, technical updates and strategic guidelines that directly impact sectors such as biological products, cosmetics and health products.
The US FDA releases Guidance: Permanent Discontinuance or Interruption in Manufacturing of Finished Products & API
On April 2023, the USFDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research released a draft guidance on “Notifying FDA of a Discontinuance or Interruption in Manufacturing of Finished Products or Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Under Section 506C of the FD&C Act” that helps to prevent and mitigate drug shortage.
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 […]
Registration of Biologics in Mexico : Frequently asked Questions
GRP Blog breaks down frequently asked regulatory questions pertaining to biologic registration in Mexico with Health Authority COFEPRIS
Registration of Biologics in Brazil
Trying to register your biologic in Brazil? Read GRP’s blog to get a greater understand of the regulations, pathways and timelines.
ONE-TIME IMPORT OF BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS FOR CLINICAL TRIALS IN CHINA
CDE releases No. 94 of 2018 stating that certain biological products maybe imported for a one- time for clinical trial purposes.