Checklist for Annual Updates for Parallel Distribution
On 8 October 2020 the EMA announced the availability of the guidance for industry.
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Questions and Answers on Data Monitoring Committees Issues
On 8 October 2020 the EMA published the Q&A document on DMC issues.
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Select Updates for Biocompatibility of Certain Devices in Contact with Intact Skin
On 15 October 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the draft guidance for industry and FDA staff. Comments may be submitted until 15 December 2020.
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Technical Considerations for Non-Clinical Assessment of Medical Devices Containing Nitinol
On 15 October 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the final guidance for industry and FDA staff.
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Testing for Biotin Interference in In Vitro Diagnostic Devices
On 15 October 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the final guidance for industry.
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Updated IRIS Guide for Applicants
On 15 October 2020 the EMA updated the IRIS guide on how to create and submit scientific applications for industry and individual applicants.
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WSQMS Managing Partner Dr. Beat Widler Key Speaker at 20-year Anniversary of Swiss Centers China in Neuchatel
On 16 October 2020 the Swiss Centers China celebrated its 20-year anniversary in Neuchatel Switzerland.
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Estelle Chao Promoted to Managing Director APAC at Widler & Schiemann Ltd. Shanghai
On 19 October 2020 WSQMS Managing Partner Dr. Peter Schiemann announced the promotion of Estelle Chao to Managing Director APAC with immediate effect.
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Export Certificates and Manufacturing Certificates for Medical Devices
On 30 July 2020 the Swissmedic published the information sheet about issuing export and manufacturing certificates for medical devices.
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Authorizations for Non-conforming Medical Devices
On 1 August 2020 the Swissmedic published the information sheet about the authorizations for non-conforming medical devices.
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Developing Drugs for Treatment
On 15 September 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the final guidance for industry.
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Geriatric Information in Human Prescription Drug and Biological Product Labeling Guidance for Industry
On 15 September 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the draft guidance for industry. Comments may submit by 16 November 2020.
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Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria for the “Important Medical Events” List
On 18 September 2020 the EMA published the inclusion/exclusion criteria for the “Important Medical Events” list.
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European Medicines Regulatory Network (EMRN) COVID-19 Business Continuity Plan
On 18 September 2020 the EMA announced the availability of the updated EMRN COVID-19 business continuity plan.
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Guideline on Registry-based Studies
On 24 September 2020 the EMA issued the draft guideline on registry-based studies.
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The ICH Q3D(R2) Draft Guideline Available Now on the ICH Website
On 25 September 2020 the ICH Q3D(R2) draft guideline on elemental impurities reached step 2 of the ICH process.
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Updated FDA Guidance on Conduct of Clinical Trials of Medical Products during COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
On 28 September 2020 the FDA updated the final guidance for industry, investigators, and institutional review boards.
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ANDA Submissions – Amendments and Requests for Final Approval to Tentatively Approved ANDAs
On 28 September 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the final guidance for industry.
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Failure to Respond to an ANDA Complete Response Letter Within the Regulatory Timeframe
On 28 September 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the draft guidance for industry.
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The Use of Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Analyses — Biopharmaceutics Applications for Oral Drug Product Development, Manufacturing Changes, and Controls
On 29 September 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the draft guidance for industry. Comments can be submitted until 30 November 2020.
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MHRA Post-Transition Period Information
On 1 September 2020 the UK MHRA published guidance for industry and organizations to follow from 1 January 2021.
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Pharmacokinetics in Patients with Impaired Renal Function — Study Design, Data Analysis, and Impact on Dosing and Labeling
On 3 September 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the draft final guidance for industry.
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Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process"
On 4 September 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the final guidance for industry and FDA staff.
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Resuming Normal Drug and Biologics Manufacturing Operations During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
On 10 September 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the guidance for industry.
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Assessing COVID-19-Related Symptoms in Outpatient Adult and Adolescent Subjects in Clinical Trials of Drugs and Biological Products for COVID-19 Prevention or Treatment
On 14 September 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the guidance for industry.
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Recognition and Withdrawal of Voluntary Consensus Standards
On 14 September 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the final guidance for industry and FDA staff.
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Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Developing Drugs and Biological Products for Treatment
On 17 August 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the draft guidance for industry.
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Compliance Policy for the Quantity of Bioavailability and Bioequivalence Samples Retained Under 21 CFR 320.38(c)
On 18 August 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the guidance for industry.
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Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Drug and Biological Product Inspections During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Questions and Answers
On 19 August 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the guidance for industry.
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Evaluating Cancer Drugs in Patients with Central Nervous System Metastases
On 25 August 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the draft guidance for industry.
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Quick Interactive Guide to IRIS Registration Process
On 25 August 2020 the EMA announced the availability of the quick interactive guidance.
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Clinical and Nonclinical Evaluation of QT/QTc Interval Prolongation and Proarrhythmic Potential Questions and Answers
On 27 August 2020 the ICH E14/S7B Implementation Working Group (IWG) announced the availability of the ICH E14/S7B Draft Q&As.
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Principles for Selecting, Developing, Modifying, and Adapting Patient-Reported Outcome Instruments for Use in Medical Device Evaluation
On 28 August 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the draft guidance for industry and FDA staff, and other stakeholders.
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MHRA Regulatory Flexibilities Resulting from Coronavirus (COVID-19)
On 4 August 2020 the UK MHRA updated the guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulations taken during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Marketing Status Notifications Under Section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; Content and Format
On 10 August 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the final guidance for industry.
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EMA Updated Post-Authorisation Safety Studies (PASS)
On 10 August 2020 the EMA updated post-authorisation safety studies.
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MHRA’s Expectations for Return to UK On-site Inspections
On 11 August 2020 the MHRA published the guidance for industry on planning to resume on-site UK risk-based GxP inspections in September.
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Drug-Drug Interaction Assessment for Therapeutic Proteins
On 12 August 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the draft guidance for industry.
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Male Breast Cancer: Developing Drugs for Treatment
On 12 August 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the guidance for industry.
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Civil Money Penalties Relating to the ClinicalTrials.gov Data Bank
On 12 August 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the guidance for responsible parties, submitters of certain applications and submissions to FDA, and FDA staff.
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Regulatory Considerations for Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products: Minimal Manipulation and Homologous Use
On 21 July 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the final guidance for industry and FDA staff.
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EMA Updated EudraVigilance Registration Manual
On 21 July 2020 the EMA announced the availability of the updated EudraVigilance registration manual.
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MHRA Planning for Return to On-site Good Practice (GxP) Inspections
On 23 July 2020 it was published on the MHRA Inspectorate Blog that MHRA is planning for return to on-site GxP inspections.
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Expiration Dating of Unit-Dose Repackaged Solid Oral Dosage Form Drug Products
On 29 July 2020 the FDA issued the final guidance for industry.
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Multiple Function Device Products: Policy and Considerations
On 29 July 2020 the FDA issued the final guidance for industry and FDA staff.
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MHRA Updated Guidance for the Notification of Serious Breaches of GCP or the Trial Protocol
On 31 July 2020 the UK MHRA announced the availability of the updated guidance.
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Global Regulatory Workshop on COVID-19 Therapeutics #2: Agreement on Acceptable Endpoints for Clinical Trials
On 31 July 2020 the international regulators published a report on the acceptability of various primary endpoints in the clinical trials conducted for the development of treatments for COVID-19.
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Unique Device Identification: Policy Regarding Compliance Dates for Class I and Unclassified Devices and Certain Devices Requiring Direct Marking
On 1 July 2020 the FDA issued the immediately in effect guidance for industry and FDA staff.
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Updated FDA Guidance on Conduct of Clinical Trials of Medical Products during COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
On 2 July 2020 the FDA updated the final guidance for industry, investigators and IRBs.
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Annual Report of the Pharmacovigilance Inspectors Working Group for 2018
On 2 July 2020 the EMA announced the availability of the 2018 PV annual report.
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Procedural Advice for Post-orphan Medicinal Product Designation Activities
On 3 July 2020 the EMA published revision 8 of the guidance for sponsors.
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Technical Notice to Sponsors Regarding Continuous Compliance with the EU Legislation for Clinical Trials Following the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU
On 9 July 2020 a joint technical notice to sponsors by the European Commission, EMA and HMA was published.
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Cancer Clinical Trial Eligibility Criteria: Minimum Age Considerations for Inclusion of Pediatric Patients
On 10 July 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the final guidance for industry and IRBs.
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China NMPA Guidance on the Management of Clinical Trials of Medical Products During COVID-19 Pandemic
On 14 July 2020 the Chine NMPA issued the draft guidance in Chinese for sponsors and investigators.
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Providing Regulatory Submissions for Medical Devices in Electronic Format — Submissions Under Section 745A(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
On 15 July 2020 the FDA issued the final guidance for industry and FDA staff.
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Patient-Focused Drug Development: Collecting Comprehensive and Representative Input
On 16 June 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the final guidance for industry, FDA staff, and other stakeholders.
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Statistical Considerations for Clinical Trials During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
On 17 June 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the final guidance for industry.
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Good Manufacturing Practice Considerations for Responding to COVID-19 Infection in Employees in Drug and Biological Products Manufacturing
On 19 June 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the final guidance for industry.
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Effects of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on Formal Meetings and User Fee Applications for Medical Devices - Questions and Answers
On 22 June 2020 the FDA published the final guidance on the Q&A for industry and FDA staff.
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Review and Update of Device Establishment Inspection Processes and Standards
On 26 June 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the final guidance for industry.
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Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies: Modifications and Revisions
On 29 June 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the final guidance for industry.
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Points to Consider on Implications of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) on Methodological Aspects of Ongoing Clinical Trials
On 29 June 2020 the EMA announced the availability of this guidance.
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Pharmacovigilance Inspection Program Risk Assessment Survey
On 30 June 2020 the Australian TGA announced that the PVIP Risk Assessment Survey is open for medicine sponsors to complete.
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Widler & Schiemann GmbH Germany Goes Live with Dr. Andreas Fischer, Managing Director
On 1 July 2020 Widler & Schiemann AG Announced New German Subsidiary.
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Questions and Answers: Qualification of Digital Technology-based Methodologies to Support Approval of Medicinal Products
On 1 June 2020 the EMA updated the Q&A document on the successful qualification of digital technology-based methodologies intended to support approval of medicinal products.
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Institutional Review Board (IRB) Review of Individual Patient Expanded Access Requests for Investigational Drugs and Biological Products During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Guidance for IRBs and Clinical Investigators
On 2 June 2020 the FDA announced the availability of this guidance for IRBs and clinical investigators.
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FDA / EMA Common Commentary on Submitting an initial Pediatric Study Plan (iPSP) and Paediatric Investigation Plan (PIP) for the Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19
On 2 June 2020 the EMA and FDA published the joint document for medicine developers planning to submit an iPSP and PIP.
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Enforcement Policy for Non-Invasive Remote Monitoring Devices Used to Support Patient Monitoring During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency (Revised)
On 5 June 2020 the FDA announced the availability of this guidance for industry and FDA administration staff.
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Temporary Policy on Prescription Drug Marketing Act Requirements for Distribution of Drug Samples During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
On 8 June 2020 the FDA announced the availability of this guidance for industry.
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The Electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD) v4.0 Q&A v1.3 reaches Step 4 of the ICH Process
On 8 June 2020 the ICH announced that ICH eCTD v4.0 Q&A v1.3 document reached Step 4.
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Guidance on Remote GCP Inspections During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On 10 June 2020 the EMA announced that guidance is available for inspectors on how to initiate and conduct remote inspections to verify compliance with GCP standards during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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EMA Annual Report 2019 Published
On 15 June 2020 the EMA released its annual report highlighting the most significant achievements in 2019.
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Summary of Stakeholder Engagement to Support the Development of ICH E6(R3)
On 18 May 2020 the ICH announced the availability of the summary of the E6(3) stakeholder engagement approach.
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European Medicines Agency Post-authorisation Procedural Advice for Users of the Centralised Procedure
On 18 May 2020 the EMA updated the questions and answers on extensions of marketing authorisations.
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EMA Updates EudraVigilance Registration Manual
On 18 May 2020 the EMA updated the EudraVigilance registration manual.
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Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics: Questions and Answers
On 25 May 2020 the EMA updated the Q&A document on clinical pharmacology and pharmacokinetics.
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Effects of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on Formal Meetings and User Fee Applications — Questions and Answers
On 26 May 2020 the FDA published this Q&A Guidance for Industry.
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Qualification of digital technology-based methodologies to support approval of medicinal products: Questions and Answers
On 27 May 2020 the EMA published the Q&A document on qualification of digital technologies.
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FDA Provides Free Method to Obtain Informed Consent Electronically for Eligible Clinical Trials During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
On 29 May 2020 the FDA announced the availability of the free COVID MyStudies Application (App) for obtaining informed consent remotely.
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MHRA GCP Inspections Metrics Report: 1st April 2017 – 31st March 2018
On 4 May 2020 the UK MHRA issued the GCP inspection metrics report covering the period 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2018.
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Australian TGA Pharmacovigilance Inspection Program Metrics Report: January – December 2019
On 4 May 2020 the Health Department of the Australian Government TGA published the metrics report of pharmacovigilance inspections during 2019.
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Updated Detailed Guidance on ICSRs in the Context of COVID-19: Validity and Coding of ICSRs
On 4 May 2020 the EMA updated the detailed guidance on ICSRs with additional COVID-19 related terms.
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Explanatory Note to GVP Module VII
On 4 May 2020 the EMA updated the guideline on GVP module VII – Periodic Safety Update Report (PSUR).
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EMA SME Office Newsletter – Issue 49
On 7 May 2020 the EMA published the SME Office newsletter for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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FDA Guidance on Conduct of Clinical Trials of Medical Products during COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
On 14 May 2020 the FDA updated the guidance for Industry, Investigators, and Institutional Review Boards.
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Annual Report of the Good Clinical Practice Inspectors’ Working Group 2018
On 14 May 2020 the EMA published the annual report adopted by the GCP Inspectors’ Working Group (IWG) on 12 March 2020.
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EMA Initiatives for Acceleration of Development Support and Evaluation Procedures for COVID-19 Treatments and Vaccines
On 15 May 2020 the EMA announced the availability of the guidance on how EMA fast-tracks development support and approval of medicines and vaccines against COVID-19.
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Fighting the Coronavirus together with the Corona Science App
On 15 April 2020 the Coronavirus Science App developed by Bern University of Applied Sciences and MIDATA was launched to fight the coronavirus together.
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Detailed Guidance on ICSRs in the context of COVID-19
On 21 April 2020 the EMA published the detailed guidance on ICSRs associated with medicinal products used for COVID-19 infection.
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EMA updated EudraVigilance Registration Manual
On 23 April 2020 the EMA published the updated EudraVigilance registration manual.
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eCopy Program for Medical Device Submissions
On 27 April 2020 the FDA issued the updated version of the guidance for industry and FDA staff providing clarification to the processing and technical standards for eCopies based on FDA’s experience to date with the program.
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Updated Guidance on the Management of Clinical Trials during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic
On 28 April 2020 the EMA updated the Good Clinical Practice guidance on distributor to trial participant IMP shipment, monitoring, remote source data verification and communication with authorities.
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Union Procedure on the Follow-up of Pharmacovigilance Inspections
On 30 April 2020 the EMA published this guideline effective 1 May 2020.
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International Compilation of Human Research Standards 2020 Edition
The Office for Human Research Protections U.S. Department of Health and Human Services compiled the 2020 edition of the international compilation of human research standards.
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New Branch of Widler & Schiemann AG in Germany
Widler & Schiemann AG announced Dr. Andreas Fischer will join as Managing Director for their new German affiliate opening on July 1st this year.
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Welcome Dr. Axel Thiele to join Widler & Schiemann AG as Associate Partner
In April 2020 Dr. Axel Thiele joined Widler & Schiemann AG as Associate Partner. His joining strengthens our expertise in Pharmacovigilance.
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ICH M1 Points to Consider Working Group and MedDRA MSSO Communication on Coronavirus
On 1 April 2020 the ICH announced the notification on MedDRA terms for coronavirus concepts now available
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Global Coronavirus COVID-19 Clinical Trial Tracker
Cytel announced the launch of an open-access global COVID-19 Clinical Trial Tracker.
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Notice to Sponsors on Validation and Qualification of Computerised Systems Used in Clinical Trials
On 7 April 2020 the EMA provided guidance in forms of questions and answers (Q&As) on GCP.
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