Health Canada Clarifies Expectations for Class III and IV Medical Device Licence Applications
Health Canada has issued a notice to industry on Class III and IV medical device licence applications, advising applicants to submit only relevant information, clear summaries and accurate supporting evidence.
FDA Updates Guidance on Submitting Next-Generation Sequencing Data to the Division of Antivirals
FDA has updated its technical specifications guidance on submitting next-generation sequencing protocols, data and analyses to the Division of Antivirals.
Health Canada Mandates the Use of REP for Medical Device Submissions
Health Canada now requires mandatory use of the Regulatory Enrolment Process (REP) and CESG for Class II–IV medical device submissions. Learn what manufacturers must do and how the new IMDRF ToC requirements may impact regulatory workflows.
Swissmedic Updates eIAM Portal Administrator Guidance – Version 3.4 Effective February 2026
Swissmedic publishes eIAM Portal Administrator guidance version 3.4, effective February 2026. Learn what this means for manufacturers using Swiss eGov services.
FDA Strengthens Manufacturer Interactions Program: New Guidance on the Q-Submission Program
The FDA 's new guidance on the Q-Submission Program offers practical guidelines for manufacturers who intend to request formal feedback or technical meetings during the planning or review of regulatory submissions for medical devices and IVDs.
FDA Updates Technical Guidance for Clinical Trial Data Compliance
The FDA has released the March 2025 edition of the "Study Data Technical Conformance Guide", an essential document for ensuring regulatory compliance in the submission of standardized data in clinical studies. The new guidelines affect processes such as INDs, NDAs, ANDAs and BLAs, ensuring that manufacturers follow the standards of the FDA Data Standards Catalog. Compliance with these rules is key to avoiding delays and guaranteeing acceptance of electronic submissions to CDER and CBER.