Mexico’s Cofepris and U.S FDA agree on vision for the future with 2023 implementation plan.

On February 13, 2023, COFEPRIS released Communicate No. 15/2023, a press communicating, their strategic alliance with the US FDA in the 2023. The strategy discusses primarily, The guarantee of the safety, quality, and efficacy of medicines in Mexico and the United States. Secondly, That Both authorities work on food safety for the benefit of the health of the populations of both nations.
FDA-Advancing Real World Evidence Program

In October 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing the Advancing Real-World Evidence (RWE) Program
The US FDA deems final Order for Sunscreens

On September 24, 2021, FDA took steps aimed at improving the quality, safety, and efficacy of sunscreens as part of its implementation of new authorities for certain over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
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 […]
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.
The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) has published a new consolidated guidance

On October of 2020, The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) has published a new consolidated guidance document called, MDSAP AU P0002.005 Audit Approach.
China’s CDE Releases guidance for the Technical requirements of Generic injections

China’s CDE releases guidance on the Technical Requirements for Quality and Efficacy Consistency Evaluation of Generic Chemical Injections
China’s NMPA announces Delay of Unique Device Identification (UDI) Implementation

Due to the Coronavirus, Chinese Regulatory Authority, National Medical Products administration (NMPA). decided to delay UDI implantation to next year January 2021.
China’s NMPA Addresses Common Period Risk Evaluation Report (PRER) Issues

China’s NMPA updates and address some common issues faced by the Marketing Authorization Holders to submit PRER report.
How Cosmetic companies can stay complaint online during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The pandemic has produced new obstacles for all businesses including the cosmetic industry. the pandemic has produced a shift from shopping in stores to shopping online. the online platform is new media to many businesses and with it brings its own obstacles such as regulation requirements that differ by country.
China’s NMPA issues Guideline for changes of Raw Material in Passive Medical Device Products.( No. 33 2020)

China’s NMPA issued a guidance (No 33. 2020) on May 19, 2020 to provide a guideline and systematic approach for risk analysis of raw material changes in passive medical device products .