Regulatory Updates

The QbD Group regulatory updates blog provides professionals in the life sciences with timely and insightful information on the latest regulatory trends, guidelines, and compliance requirements. Covering topics from pharmaceutical manufacturing standards to medical device approvals, the blog aims to support readers in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring product safety, and accelerating time to market. Whether you're involved in quality assurance, regulatory affairs, or product development, this blog offers valuable resources to keep you informed and compliant.

Regulatory Updates

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New Update of Appendix 1 of the Nitrosamines Guideline - EMA/42261/2025/Rev. 11

EC Confirms 4 EUDAMED Modules Fully Functional

Second call for expression of interest in coordinated assessment of clinical investigations / performance studies

Team-NB publishes two new Position Papers

Update manual on borderline classification IVDR and MDR published

Revised Team NB Position Paper on Best Practices for Submission of Technical Documentation under IVDR

Adoption of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/788 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2197 as regards the date of application and new revision of MDCG 2024-14

New MDCG position paper released on the timelines of implementation of Master UDI-DI to contact lenses and spectacle frames, spectacle lenses and ready-to-wear reading spectacles

Adoption of Decision 2025/1324 on expert panels in the field of medical devices

EU New Variations Guidelines to Streamline Lifecycle Management of Medicines

EU Pharmacovigilance: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1466

ICH Draft Q3E Guideline on Extractables & Leachables Now Open for Consultation

Expanded eIFU Eligibility under EU Regulation 2025/1234

FDA Deadline Update - Risk of nitrosamine drug substance-related impurity (NDSRI)

4 key guidance documents released under the EU MDR and IVDR frameworks

Launch of the first phase of the COMBINE Project 1 pilot - "all-in-one” coordinated assessment

Nitrosamines Update EMA/409815/2020 Rev.22

New Manufacturer Incident Report template and IMDRF terminologies for categorized Adverse Event Reporting released

New UK Clinical Trials Regulations: Key Updates and What They Mean

New revision of Team-NB Best Practice Guidance released

New revision of Team-NB Position Paper on European AI Act

New Team-NB Position Paper Released on IVDR certification process

New Revision to MDCG 2020-16 Guidenance Document Released

Fifth revision to MDCG 2019-6 Guidance document released

Call for expression of interest in coordinated assessment of clinical investigations/performance studies

PMS Statutory Instrument + MHRA Guidance released (Great Britain)

New MDCG Guidance documents released

Expert Panel Advice on SARS-CoV-2

New revision to EMA Guidance documents released

New revisions of the Preliminary Assessment Review templates, forms and annexes

Second revision to MDCG 2023-3 Guidance document released

New MDCG 2020-16 Revision 3 Guidance Documents Released

MDCG 2022-3 Rev.1 released

Revision of MDCG 2019-13 released

New MDCG 2024-16 form released

New MDCG Guidance document released on the implementation of the Master UDI-DI solution for contact lenses

New MDCG Guidance document released

New Q&A released on the gradual roll-out of EUDAMED

EMA launched a new draft guideline on risk management requirements for elemental impurities in veterinary medicinal products

MDCG 2023-3 Rev 1 released

MDCG 2024-13 and MDCG 2022-5 Rev 1 released

New Q&A on the obligation to inform in case of interruption or discontinuation of supply

First Revision of MDCG 2021-25 Released

MDCG 2024-12 released

MDCG 2024-11 released

Newly Listed Harmonized Standards

Revised MDCG 2021-4 Guidance Documents Released

The FDA releases revision of guidance regarding Control of Nitrosamine Impurities in Human Drugs

New MDCG Guidance Documents Released

Publication of Amendments to Regulation (EU) 2024/1860

MDCG: First Revision on the Guidance on Standardisation for Medical Devices

New Update of Appendix 1 of the Nitrosamines Guideline

MDCG 2022-13 Rev.1 – Designation, Re-assessment, and Notification Process for Conformity Assessment and Notified Bodies

Urogynaecological Surgical Mesh Implants for Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence Repair (MDCG 2024-1-5)

Updated Guidance on MDR Surveillance: MDCG 2022-4, Revision 2

MDCG 2024-10: Clinical Evaluation Guidelines for Orphan Medical Devices

New MDCG Guidance Documents Released: Key Updates and Insights

New MDCG & Stakeholders Survey on MDR/IVDR Certifications and Applications Released by Notified Bodies

Latest Update on Appendix 1 of the Nitrosamine Guidelines

EU Parliament Passes Groundbreaking Proposal

New EMA Guideline on Environmental Risk Assessment for Human Medicinal Products

New MDCG Guidance on Safety Reporting for Performance Studies of In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices under EU Regulation 2017/746 Released

New MDCG Guidance on Investigator’s Brochure Content for Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices

New MDCG Guidance Released: Detailed Instructions for Clinical Investigation Plans in Medical Device Studies

New MDCG Guidance on Updating the European Medical Device Nomenclature (EMDN)

New MDCG Guidance Released: Device-Specific Vigilance Document

Newly Published Harmonized Standards for MDR and IVDR Compliance

EU Council Endorses Proposal to Amend IVDR and MDR Regulations

Proposed Amendments to IVDR and MDR: Transitional Provisions, EUDAMED Roll-Out, and Supply Chain Interruptions

Comprehensive Overview of Language Requirements under IVDR/MDR for Medical Device Manufacturers

New EMA FAQ on medicinal products development and assessment involving a CDx

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