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China CDE Updates eCTD Structure for Drug Registration Applications
On Dec 11, 2023, China CDE announced updates regarding the electronic submission of drug registration applications. These updates are compiled into the Technical Requirements for Compact Disks Containing Application Dossiers and Electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD) Structure. In addition, CDE has also introduced the eCTD Validation Criteria as a regulatory document. These three documents will come into effect on March 1, 2024.
Dec 18, 2023
REGULATION
Monthly Recap: China Pharmaceutical Regulatory Updates | November 2023
Check out the latest pharma regulatory updates in China: 1. China NMPA Applies for PIC/S Membership; 2. China to Adopt System for E2B (R3) Electronic Transmission of ICSRs; 3. China NMPA Grants Three Rx-to-OTC Switches; 4. China Includes 195 Drug Products in Its 9th National VBP; 5. China NMPA Issues Inspection Regulation on Clinical Trial Institutions; 6. China NMPA Consults on Anesthetics and Psychotropics Regulations; 7. China CDE Releases Pharmaceutical Guidelines; 8. Chinese Pharmacopoeia Commission Consults on Drafts of Drug Standards
Nov 30, 2023
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Monthly Recap: China Pharmaceutical Regulatory Updates | October 2023
China pharma regulatory updates for Oct 2023: 1. NMPA Enforces Regulation on API Registration Renewal; 2. NMPA Tightens Regulation on Outsourced Manufacturing for MAHs; 3. NMPA and NHC Announce Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020 Edition’s 1st Addendum; 4. NMPA Requires ANDAs Without RLDs to Demonstrate Clinical Value...
Nov 08, 2023
REGULATION
China Tightens Regulation on Outsourced Manufacturing for Drug Marketing Authorization Holders (MAHs)
On Oct. 23, 2023, China's NMPA issued the Notice on Enhancing the Supervision and Management of Outsourced Manufacturing for Drug Marketing Authorization Holders (MAHs), which took immediate effect.
Oct 26, 2023
REGULATION
China Requires ANDAs Without Reference Drugs to Demonstrate Clinical Value
For generic candidates without reference listed drugs, China's NMPA requires the applicant to conducting CM) studies to prove the proposed generic drug’s equivalence to the marketed drug with the same API, assesses and demonstrates the proposed drug’s clinical value, and submits a communication application for having a type-III meeting with CDE.
Oct 17, 2023
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REGULATION
Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020 Edition's 1st Addendum: 54 Additions and 607 Revisions
On Oct.13, 2023, China’s NMPA and NHC jointly announced the release of the first Addendum to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020 Edition. It was stated that the Addendum has been compiled and is planned to be implemented on March 12, 2024.
Oct 13, 2023
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Monthly Recap: China Pharmaceutical Regulatory Updates | September 2023
China pharma regulatory updates in Sept. 2023: 1. NMPA Publishes the 2022 China Drug Evaluation Report; 2. NHC Releases the 2nd Catalog of Rare Diseases; 3. NMPA Adjusts Anesthetic and Psychotropic Drug Catalogs; 4. CDE Unveils 2022 Report on the Progress of New Drug Clinical Trials in China; 5. NMPA Grants Three Rx-to-OTC Switches; 6. ICH, NMPA, and CDE Release Pharmaceutical Guidelines; 7. Chinese Pharmacopoeia Commission Consults on Drafts of Drug Standards
Oct 08, 2023
