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71. EMA's Revised GMP Annex 1 Addresses Common Global Challenges For Sterile Products 1/18/2023

    The new EMA GMP Annex 1, “Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal Products," is in line with other international regulations, e.g., ICH and PIC/S. FDA involvement in its writing is a clear indication that the contents will be the FDA position in general terms. Fortunately, the annex contains many checklists to help you assess and remedy your systems.

72. FDA Adopts ICH Final Guidance On Bioanalytical Method Validation 1/11/2023

    The FDA has issued final guidance on the validation of biological assays, titled M10 Bioanalytical Method Validation and Study Sample Analysis. ICH approved the final guidance in May 2022, so this FDA adoption completes international acceptance of a unified approach. It extends to both full and partial validation for clinical and nonclinical studies.

73. CDMOs And Contamination Control Strategy: The Span Of Oversight In EU GMP Annex 1 Compliance 12/21/2022

    While the concept of contamination control is not new, the EU's revised GMP Annex 1 requires a formally documented strategy specific to a facility. Under the new set of requirements, the “span of oversight” has shifted, and CDMOs are finding their sterility assurance programs in a position that will require a new level of transparency with sponsors.

74. Cleanroom Gowning Programs Compliant With EU GMP Annex 1 12/15/2022

    Part 1 of this article series provided an overview of cleanroom gowning per the revised EU GMP Annex 1. This article focuses on establishing an aseptic personnel gowning program compliant with the Annex.

75. 4 Key Takeaways For Combination Products As We Move Into 2023 12/13/2022

    The AFDO/RAPS Combination Product Summit brought together industry leaders along with representatives of the FDA's Office of Combination Products. Of the four key takeaways covered in this article, one of them is an update on upcoming FDA guidances on this segment of the industry.

76. ICH Issues Draft Guideline On Viral Safety Evaluation Of Biotech Products 12/8/2022

    Viral contamination can affect raw materials, cell culture processes, bioreactor contamination, and downstream processing. ICH's new draft guideline titled Viral Safety Evaluation of Biotechnology Products Derived From Cell Lines of Human or Animal Origin is available for public comment through the FDA (ending Jan. 14, 2023) and through the EMA (ending Feb. 10, 2023).

77. Longhorn’s Path To A Universal Influenza Vaccine 12/2/2022

    Thanks to the long-term planning of one biopharma family and some help from the U.S. Army, a universal influenza vaccine is coming soon to a clinical trial near you.

78. 5 Steps To Eliminate Weak Links In Your Data Governance 12/2/2022

    Major regulators including the FDA and EMA have established frameworks through which data must be captured and exchanged with them. But your pharma, biotech, or medical device company needs a solid plan for how that data will be governed.

79. Cleanroom Gowning Compliant With EU GMP Annex 1: An Overview 12/1/2022

    This article focuses on cleanroom gowning as it pertains to aseptic manufacturing of medicinal products and the updates to gowning requirements in the revised EU GMP Annex 1 document published in August 2022.

80. The Dynamic Regulatory Environment Of Drug-Device Combination Products 11/29/2022

    Examine the dynamic regulatory environment of drug-device combination products as well as concrete steps to take to navigate regulatory complexities and decrease time to market.