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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
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Outsourcing Manufacture: Regulatory Considerations for Drug Marketing Authorization Holders (MAHs)
The drug marketing authorization holder (MAH) system has been effective in China since the revised Drug Administration Law went into force in 2019. The system entitles MAHs to entrust other companies with the manufacturing activities. Thus, quite a few MAHs outsource manufacture to other companies, and save more resources for R&D or other areas.
Aug 17, 2023
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Monthly Recap: China Pharmaceutical Regulatory Updates | July 2023
China pharmaceutical regulatory updates in July 2023: 1. China Publishes Administrative Measures for Drug Standards; 2. China Announces Customs Codes of Anesthetics and Psychotropic Drugs; 3. China Rolls out the 70th RLD List; 4. China Grants Four Rx-to-OTC Switches; 5. China Revises Drug Inspection Regulation; 6. China Issues Draft Regulation on Inspection of Clinical Trial Institutions; 7. China Releases Pharmaceutical Guidelines; 8. China Consults on Drafts of Drug Standards
Aug 11, 2023
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Drug Inspections of Manufacturers and Suppliers in China: Regulation Revised
China has cancelled the GMP and GSP certification since it implemented Drug Administration Law in 2019. Now, the drug manufacturing and supply activities in the country will be inspected according to Administrative Measures on Drug Inspection (Trial).
Aug 11, 2023
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China to Tighten Regulation on Drug Marketing Authorization Holders (MAHs) That Outsource Manufacture
On May 24, China NMPA issued the draft Notice of Enhancing the Supervision of Drug Marketing Authorization Holders (MAHs) That Outsource Manufacture. The Notice came with an appendix: Guidance for On-site Inspection of Drug MAHs That Outsource Manufacture. The draft is open to public advice until June 23 this year.
Jun 02, 2023
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China Issues Draft Regulation on MAH as Main Responsibility Entity for Drug Quality
Drug marketing authorization holders (MAH) in China are required to establish drug quality management system and be responsible for the safety, effectiveness, and quality controllability during drug development, manufacture, supply, and use according to the Drug Administration Law, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Supply Practices (GSP), Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP), and relevant regulations.
Dec 16, 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
REGULATION
CMC: FDA Publishes Guideline With Questions on Post-approval Modification of Single-use Materials
With the publication of a question and answer guideline, the FDA is responding to the challenges of the shortage of disposable materials in manufacturing and the requirements for the use of alternative materials in the area of chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC).
Aug 19, 2022
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China Implements GMP Appendix for Investigational Products Used in Clinical Trials
On July 1, 2022, the Appendix to GMP for Pharmaceuticals: Investigational Products Used in Clinical Trials comes into effect. The Appendix is a supporting document for China's pharmaceutical GMP, which was revised in 2010 and has been effective since 2011.
Jul 01, 2022