Newsletter | April 16, 2026

04.16.26 -- How Biopharma Continues To Grapple With Annex 1

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All The Ways Global Biopharma Still Grapples With Annex 1

Regulatory scrutiny now demands data-driven evidence over simple risk assessments to meet Annex 1 expectations. At the heart of the problems, regulators have shifted the burden of proof to manufacturers.