Due to a change in REACH, the Ph. Eur. is considering to replace the plasticiser DEHP and is therefore seeking information from manufacturers. The deadline for replies is 30 September 2022.
CTIS & EudraVigilance - Update for Sponsors of Clinical Trials
The EMA provides guidance for sponsors who have to report SUSARs via EudraVigilance originated in the context of clinical trials. In addition the updated document "Key Information for Sponsors on CTIS" has been published.
The EMA Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) published the minutes for the HMPC meeting held in May 2022. The Meeting Protocol contains several interesting developments regarding Cannabis. Will it be possible for regulatory submissions to use the well-established medicinal use pathway in the EU?
Swissmedic´s New Website for Herbal Medicinal Products
The Swissmedic website for authorization of herbal medicinal products (HMPs) has been completely revised and updated. It provides information on simplified authorization procedures for HMPs, e.g. for "HMPs with known active substance".
FDA issues revised draft Guidances for Track and Trace
The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) distribution security requirements will come into effect in November next year. To help trading partners comply with the DSCSA, the U.S. FDA recently issued revised versions of two previously published draft guidances.
FDA Warning Letters for CBD Products used in Farm Animals
The FDA posted several Warning Letters to companies illegally selling cannabidiol products intended for use in food-producing animals due to safety concerns. The agency is taking these steps to protect animals and the safety of the food supply chain.
The FDA posted an article on the ways the FDA is regulating human drugs and biological products, animal drugs, medical devices, tobacco products, food, and cosmetics. How can you know for sure that a product is FDA-approved?
Serialization - Version 20 of the Q&As on Safety Features
The European Commission published a new version of the Questions & Answers (Q&As) regarding the safety features for medicinal products for human use. Is it allowed to verify the authenticity of the UI when the product is not in physical possession?
Benefit-Risk Assessment for Product Quality Evaluation
Before approving an application, the FDA must determine whether the drug product is both safe and effective for use. A new draft guidance describes the FDA principles when conducting product quality-related assessments of CMC information.
CBD Novel Food Assessment Interrupted Due to Data Gaps
The EFSA can currently not establish the safety of cannabidiol (CBD) as a novel food due to lack of data and uncertainties about potential hazards related to CBD.
With the application of the EU Clinical Trials Regulation some labelling requirements for IMPs have changed, in particular regarding the expiry date. Now an initiative eliminates the obligation to include an expiry date on the immediate packaging of IMPs in specific circumstances.
In order to support sponsors, clinical investigators and applicants in planning and conducting complex clinical trials (CCTs), a new Q&A document covering this topic has now been published on the European Commission (EC) website. What is a complex clinical trial?
Clinical Trials Regulation - Version 6.1 of the Q&As
The European Commission published an updated version of the Questions & Answers document relating to the EU Clinical Trials Regulation. What are the GMP consequences of switching the regulatory framework applicable to a clinical trial?
Following the USP Draft Monograph for Cannabidiol (CBD) published earlier this year a draft Ph. Eur. Monograph for CBD has now been published in Pharmeuropa 34.3. The comment deadline is 30 September 2022.