Access to information, including the assessment documents of reference national regulatory agencies (NRA), is a key enabler of regulatory risk-based decision making. It promotes an understanding of what was reviewed by the reference NRA, provides a rationale for decision making and promotes confidence and trust. The Centre for Innovation in Regulatory Science (CIRS) has published...
Read moreOn 21 May, pharmaceutical trade associations at international, European and US-level have welcomed the recognition of the European Medicines Regulatory Network (EMRN) and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as WHO Listed Authorities, as well as the expanded scope of functions of the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) of Singapore.
Read moreThe evolving global pharmaceutical regulatory environment and the increasing interest of new countries in joining the ICH highlights the importance of maintaining consistent interpretation and implementation of ICH guidelines among industry and regulatory authorities worldwide. The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), along with other ICH Members and Observers, has an important role...
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