NOTICIAS
The Use of Data in Public Health. Understanding the Potential for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the ability to transform healthcare for the benefit of both healthcare providers and patients. Implementing a framework that facilitates the (re-)use of data is pivotal to its advancement. However, the development and deployment of AI...
UK Government confirms indefinite recognition of CE marked medical devices
Patients across Great Britain will have continued access to medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices (IVDs) already approved for the EU market. Patients across Great Britain will continue to have access to the medical devices and in vitro diagnostic...
Methodological Principles for the Assessment of Section 5.1 of the Summary of Product Characteristics
The content of section 5.1 (“Pharmacodynamic properties”) of the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) is proposed by the applicant or marketing authorisation holder and it is assessed by the rapporteur/s. The final content is discussed by the Committee for Human...
Good manufacturing practice (GMP) Multistakeholder workshop on expert contributions to artificial intelligence guidance development (Annex 22)
The objective of this workshop was therefore to gather structured, experience-based input from industry on the control, governance, and mitigation measures applied throughout the AI system lifecycle, with particular emphasis on the application of ICH Q9 quality risk...
PIC/S PE 009-18 – Guide to GMP for Medicinal Products | Part I
Guideline published on: 24/09/2026 Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) provides the foundation for ensuring that medicinal products are consistently manufactured and controlled according to appropriate quality standards.
EMA Updates Information Page on Bioequivalence Guidelines
On 25 January 2025, the date of coming into effect, ICH Guideline M13A on bioequivalence for immediate-release solid oral dosage forms supersedes applicable parts of this EMA guideline related to bioequivalence study considerations and data analysis for a...
FDA Issues Guidance on Identity and Safety Information for New Dietary Ingredient Notifications
the FDA issued final guidance to help dietary supplement manufacturers and distributors prepare new dietary ingredient notifications (NDINs) with appropriate identity and safety information. The guidance addresses frequently asked questions about NDIN submissions,...
Data Quality Framework for EU Medicines Regulation: Application to the Collection, Management and Submission of Adverse Drug Reaction Reports
This document presents the Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) chapter of the Data Quality Framework (DQF) for medicines regulation published by the European Medicines Agency (hereafter referred to as European Medicines Regulatory Network (EMRN) DQF). It is an extension...
Clinical Trials Regulation – Q&A Version 7.4
The European Commission has published Version 7.4 of the Questions & Answers on Clinical Trials Regulation (EU) No 536/2014 (CTR), dated October 2026. This document sets out frequently-asked 'questions and answers' regarding the implementation of the rules on...
Clinical trial applications advice pilot will become a permanent initiative from January 2027
The HMA initiative “clinical trial applications advice pilot”, coordinated by the CTCG, will become a permanent initiative from January 2027. This pilot, developed in close collaboration with the European Medicines Agency (EMA), provides clinical trial sponsors with...
Transparency Makes Modern Regulatory Science Stronger — FDA’s Transparency Roadmap
The Transparency Roadmap reflects the agency’s intention to maximize disclosure, guided by what is appropriate and good for public health. It was shaped by soliciting ideas and expertise from innovators across the agency, and it may continue to evolve as we seek the...
The first harmonised standard under the EU AI Act is here
On 14 October 2026, the European Commission published the reference to EN 18286:2026 in the Official Journal of the EU 👉 https://lnkd.in/dkte6BZB With Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/2274, the reference to EN 18286:2026 "Artificial...
PHARMA PACKAGE : Council adopts new rules for a fairer and more competitive EU pharmaceutical sector
The Council has adopted the ‘pharma package’, a new set of rules that will increase patients’ access to medicine and make the EU’s pharmaceutical sector fairer and more competitive. The package represents a far-reaching reform of the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation...
HTA Regulation – Commission selects first medical devices for joint clinical assessment
The Commission has adopted its first decision to select two medical devices for joint clinical assessment under the EU Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Regulation. The two devices are both addressing cardiovascular disease. One of the selected devices is the SAPIEN...
PHARMACOVIGILANCE UPDATE | FDA E2B(R3) IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE — OCTOBER 2026
The FDA has published an updated version of the ICH E2B(R3) Electronic Transmission of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) Implementation Guide. FDA has adopted the E2B(R3) data standards, and the documents listed below reflect FDA’s recommendations for...
updated PIC/S PI 006-4 guideline RECOMMENDATIONS ON QUALIFICATION AND VALIDATION
The updated PIC/S PI 006-4 guideline replaces the 2007 version (PI 006-3) to harmonize inspection practices with PIC/S GMP Annex 15 and modern lifecycle concepts. It details regulatory expectations across the entire qualification and validation spectrum
Annual report of the Pharmacovigilance Inspectors Working Group for 2025
This document is the sixteenth annual report of the Pharmacovigilance Inspectors Working Group (PhV IWG). The PhV IWG was established by the European Medicines Agency (hereinafter “the Agency”) within the scope of Article 57(1)(i) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004....
European Medicines Agency post-authorisation procedural advice for users of the centralised procedure
These questions and answers have been produced for guidance only and should be read in conjunction with the rules governing medicinal products in the European Union, volume 2, notice to applicants. MAHs must in all cases comply with the requirements of Community...
ACT EU workplan 2026 – 2027
Technical and regulatory support for preparing clinical trial applications will continue from January 2027 Objectives: • Engage stakeholders, patients • Strengthen EU competitiveness • Enable innovation • Facilitate inclusive clinical trials • Foster excellent...
Advice on ‘end-of-year’ submission dates for type I variations in 2026
Marketing authorisation holders wishing to receive an outcome in 2026 should submit type IA annual updates, individual type IA and type IAIN variations, and super-groupings no later than 20 November 2026. This deadline allows EMA to acknowledge the validity of...
EMA UPDATE : COMPLIANCE with EU GMP Annex 22 and Artificial Intelligence Standards
On october 2 , the EMA published its multi-stakeholder workshop report on Annex 22 ("Artificial Intelligence" ) EMA aims to achieve the following objectives via this workshop: Collect expert insights on responsible AI requirements, risk identification and...
FDA GUIDANCE DOCUMENT – E2B(R3) Electronic Transmission of Individual Case Safety Reports Implementation Guide — Data Elements and Message Specification;
FDA has adopted the E2B(R3) data standards, and the documents listed below reflect FDA’s recommendations for implementing the E2B(R3) data standards. The main document is the E2B(R3) Electronic Transmission of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) Implementation...
The Council of the European Union has formally adopted the Pharmaceutical Package
The Council has adopted the ‘pharma package’, a new set of rules that will increase patients’ access to medicine and make the EU’s pharmaceutical sector fairer and more competitive. The package represents a far-reaching reform of the EU’s pharmaceutical...
Sponsor Guidance: New Safety Module on the Annual Safety Report
The present document provides CT sponsors with the operational guidance they need to submit ASRs through the New Safety Module on ASR, including responding to the relevant Requests for Information (RFI). It is foreseen that this module will be integrated in the...
A Formiventos está novamente no ranking das Top 5% melhores PME de Portugal
É com grande satisfação que anunciamos que a Formiventos é, pelo quinto ano consecutivo, empresa certificada TOP 5% MELHORES PME PORTUGAL, edição de 2026, certificação atribuída pela SCORING, em termos de desempenho e solidez financeira. Este feito é motivo de...
Electronic Submission Template for Premarket Approval Applications (PMAs)
This guidance describes the technical standards associated with preparation of the electronic submission template for PMAs/PMA supplements that enable submission of the Designated Application Types solely in electronic format. This does not include PMA Modules and...
MDSAP Technical Review and Recognition Decision Procedure
The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) has released an updated version of its Technical Review and Recognition Decision Procedure (MDSAP AS P0017.005), effective 1 September 2026. This procedure applies to a technical review process that is to occur...
Essential Principles and Content of Predetermined Change Control Plans. Final Document
The purpose of this document is to share high-level principles on the use of PCCPs as a way of authorizing certain planned medical device software modifications for which regulatory authorization is otherwise required. Additionally, it aims to identify the...
Report on the International Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Inspection Programme 2017 – 2024
This report covers the period from 2017 to 2024, during which the programme expanded from 10 to 13 authorities, including Health Canada, PMDA Japan, and ANVISA Brazil. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted on-site inspections activities but also accelerated...
GMP and GDP Question and Answer Guide Version 03 published by ECA
The GMP & GDP Question and Answer Guide has now been published by the ECA in a fully revised Version 03. The guide summarises the Q&As developed by the FDA, EMA/EU, ICH and MHRA, and supplements these with the ECA’s own GMP and GDP Q&As.
Guideline on good pharmacovigilance practices (GVP) Module III – Pharmacovigilance inspections (Rev 2)
This Module contains guidance on the planning, conduct, reporting and follow-up of pharmacovigilance inspections in the EU and outlines the role of the different parties involved. General guidance is provided under III.B., while III.C. covers the overall operation of...
Publication of COMBINE Project 2 Sponsors’ guide on safety reporting in combined studies
This guidance was designed to guide the sponsor on safety reporting from study planning and forecasting of anticipated adverse events to the detection of events during the study conduct, the analysis of causality and seriousness, as well as communication of this...
UK National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare
The National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare, United Kingdom has delivered a decisive roadmap that recalibrates how artificial intelligence must be governed, through its latest Recommendations for a future regulatory framework
EMA Article 57 Q&A Version 1.15 (9 September 2026)
📆 On 9 September 2026, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) published Version 1.15 of the document Electronic submission of Article 57(2) data Questions & Answers (Q&As) Version 1.15
EMA guidance on Electronic product information (ePI) submission during centralised procedures
On 1 September 2026, the European Medicines Agency issued practical guidance on the submission of electronic product information, or ePI, for centrally authorised medicinal products. The agency noted that submitting ePI is voluntary until the general pharmaceutical...
EU Medical Device Regulation (2017/745) and In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (2017/746) – Impact on international registrations. Middle East and Africa focus
Considerations for a harmonised approach for handling changes arising from the transition to EU MDR and IVDR Looking at the impact on the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, where CE marking serves as a major regulatory reference supporting domestic registrations,...
IMDRF Document Implementation Report. 1 September 2026
This document provides a report on the status of implementation of all IMDRF technical documents as self-identified by IMDRF members as of the date of publication. In addition to overseeing IMDRF documents, the IMDRF Management Committee also oversees documents...
EU Regulatory News : IVD Classification Rules – MDCG 2020-16 Rev.5
The European Commission’s Medical Device Coordination Group has published MDCG 2020-16 Rev.5 – Guidance on Classification Rules for in vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices under Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR), dated September 2026. This guidance, relating to the...
Revised version of EU GMP Annex 19: Reference and Retention Samples
In June 2026, the European Commission published a revised version of EU GMP Annex 19 – Reference and Retention Samples, applicable from 24 September 2026. Legal basis for publishing the detailed guidelines: Article 47 of Directive 2001/83/EC on theCommunity...
Evaluation of Therapeutic Equivalence. Guidance for Industry
📆 August 2026 This guidance provides information regarding FDA’s therapeutic equivalence evaluations, including the assignment of therapeutic equivalence codes (or TE codes). As defined in 21 CFR 314.3(b), therapeutic equivalents are approved drug products...
FDA Considerations for the Regulation of Generative Al-Enabled Medical Devices: Discussion Paper and Request for Feedback
This paper is not intended to propose or implement policy changes regarding how CDRH intends to regulate generative AI-enabled devices. This paper is not intended to communicate CDRH’s proposed (or final) regulatory expectations, including its expectations for...
EMA Guidance for industry on implementing Shortage Prevention Plans (SPP)
The European Medicines Agency has issued an updated guideline to assist marketing authorisation holders (MAHs) to create and maintain drug shortage prevention plans (SPPs) for their products. The main objective of the SPPs is to ensure the MAH has appropriate systems...
PIC/S PI 006-4 “Recommendations on Qualification and Validation”
📆 Effective 1 October 2026: This document updates and renames the previous document, PI 006-3 dated 25 September 2007 titled ‘Recommendations on validation master plan, installation and operational qualification, non-sterile process validation, cleaning...
WHO . Draft Guidelines on GCP
The WHO has recently published a draft guideline, including two annexes, on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for clinical trials involving medicinal products. Comments on these documents may be submitted until 6 September 2026 Access the documens here: Guidelines for Good...
Product Management Services (PMS) – Implementation of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards for the identification of medicinal products (IDMP) in Europe
After the release of version 2 of this guideline, important discussions took place which led to significant changes in the information provided. As a result, version 3 of this document has been completely revised, and previous versions should no longer be taken into...
AI Omnibus enters into force
On 27 July 2026, the AI Omnibus enters into force across the EU, bringing extended timelines to administrative simplification. The AI Omnibus, proposed as part of the digital omnibus package on 19 November 2025, delivers a targeted simplification of the AI rulebook...
EU CTR Q&A Version 7.3 is Out
The European Commission and EU agencies have officially released Version 7.3 of the EU Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR) Q&A guidance. You can download the full, updated guidance directly from here
New WHO guide on Artificial intelligence-related health research
This report considers how best to address this growing gap in ethical oversight. The document examines how standards for research ethics may need to evolve to address the risks and benefits of AI-related health research and to integrate emerging ethical principles...
GDP for APIs: APIC Publishes Updated “How to Do” Document
This document is based on the EU Commission Guideline on the principles of Good Distribution Practice of active substances for medicinal products for human and veterinary use and therefore follows the same structure. This APIC document provides guidance on practical...
Team-NB Position Paper :TRANSFER AGREEMENT FOR SURVEILLANCE OF LEGACY DEVICES
TRANSFER AGREEMENT FOR SURVEILLANCE OF LEGACY DEVICES specifying the terms of the transfer of the appropriate surveillance activities according to Article 120 (3e) of Regulation (EU) 2017/7451 in respect of legacy devices covered by a certificate issued in accordance...
MDR Certification Process (including Pre-application, Application and Post Application phases) – Consensus document
The purpose of this consensus document is to describe in detail the pre-application, application processes through which manufacturers may apply to Notified Bodies (NBs) for the certification of medical devices under the regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR). The document...



















































