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The final EMA Guideline on computerised systems and data integrity in clinical trials has now been published. Amongst others, the new document requires procedures to be in place for risk-based trial specific Audit Trail Reviews. In addition, a new expression is defined: ALCOA++.

The EU Commission has supplemented the area of clinical trials with "Recommendations on decentralized elements in clinical trials". The paper deals with procedures that, due to new approaches and advanced technical possibilities, can now take place outside study centers.

The EMA published a Concept Paper and a Press Release on a multi-stakeholder platform to support discussions in the clinical research landscape. The deadline for comments is 3 March 2023.

A quick guide on the main rules and procedures of the Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR) has been released for sponsors who wish to conduct clinical trials in the European Union (EU) / European Economic Area (EEA) or have ongoing clinical trials in this region.

On 31 January 2023 the Clinical Trials Information System has become mandatory for EU clinical trial applications. However, there are still some issues regarding the functionality of the CTIS. Now, the European Commission, together with the EMA and the HMA, published the results of a consultation on the implementation of the CTR.

The HMPC adopted a Question & Answer (Q&A) document regarding medicinal products. The document aims to clarify the basic regulatory requirements for stakeholders that may not have extensive experience with the EU pharmaceutical regulatory system. In addition, the EMA started a call for scientific data in order to establish an EU herbal monograph.

The U.S. FDA published a draft guidance on the dosage and administration labeling section for certain medicinal products. The guidance is one of several FDA guidance documents addressing labeling for human prescription drugs.