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REGULATION
Drug Recall in China: MAHs Shall Shoulder the Main Responsibility
China NMPA's new Administrative Measures for Drug Recall will take effect on Nov. 1, 2022. Different from the previous 2007 version, the new Measures designates drug marketing authorization holders (MAHs), instead of manufacturers, as the main responsible entity for drug recall.
Oct 31, 2022
REGULATION
Understanding China's Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Certification Regulation Draft
On Oct. 21, 2022, China NMPA issued the draft of Administrative Measures for Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Certification for public comments. GLP certification means NMPA inspects and evaluates if research institutes comply with GLP during non-clinical safety evaluation for pharmaceuticals.
Oct 25, 2022
REGULATION
China Provisionally Extends Deadlines for Submitting Drug Registration Applications' Supplemental Documents
On Oct. 14, 2022, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced it would temporarily extend the deadlines for drug registration applicants to submit supplemental documents. If finding applications deficient, NMPA will issue deficiency letters that require relevant applicants to submit supplemental documents.
Oct 19, 2022
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Monthly Recap: China Pharmaceutical Regulatory Updates | September 2022
Find out the latest pharmaceutical regulatory updates in China: 1. China SAMR to Permit Online Sales of Prescription Drugs Nationwide; 2. China NMPA Grants One Rx-to-OTC Switch; 3. China NMPA Releases 183 RLDs; 4. China CFDI Consults on Inspection Guidance for Blood Products; 5. China NHSA Announces 343 Drugs Passing the Format Review for NRDL; 6. China CDE Releases Pharmaceutical Guidelines; 7. Chinese Pharmacopoeia Commission Consults on Drafts of Drug Standards and Guideline
Oct 03, 2022
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Law & Regulation
Guideline
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Reference Listed Drug (RLD)
Clinical Trial
Bioequivalence (BE)
Generic Drug
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COVID-19
Monthly Recap: China Pharmaceutical Regulatory Updates | August 2022
Check out China's pharmaceutical regulatory updates in August: NMPA granted OTC status to Omeprazole Enteric-coated Tablets; NMPA released the 57th List of Reference Listed Drugs (RLDs); NHC Adds Azvudine to COVID-19 Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol; NMPA to Adopt ICH E8 (R1) and E14 Guidelines...
Sep 09, 2022
