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Regulatory intelligence from FDA, EMA, MHRA, and global agencies — guidance changes, committee outcomes, and pharmacovigilance policy updates.

publicSaudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) · Saudi Arabia · Updated Jun 28, 2026

Regulations and Requirements for Conducting Clinical Trials on Drugs (Version 4.0)

Urgency: High

Ensure compliance with updated SUSAR reporting timelines (15 days), notify SFDA of Phase IV trials within 20 working days post-IRB approval, and prepare for the financial fee of 15,000 Saudi Riyals for clinical trial evaluations.

Country ComplianceICSRRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact3 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Quality Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulation
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publicFda · Updated May 22, 2026

FDA ties TRUE METRIX Safety Communication to Class I recall update

Urgency: High

Fda update requires triage for Signal Validation, Local Affiliate Compliance, Device Vigilance; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Signal ValidationLocal Affiliate ComplianceLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact7 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Signal Management Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicHealth Canada · Updated May 22, 2026

Health Canada reposts device recall forms and updates GVP GUI-0102

Urgency: High

Health Canada update requires triage for Local Affiliate Compliance, Device Vigilance, Inspection Readiness; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Local Affiliate ComplianceDevice VigilanceLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact4 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Medical Device Vigilance Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jul 8, 2026

New e-Learning Modules for GCP Inspection Program by TGA

Urgency: High

Stakeholders are encouraged to utilize the provided e-learning modules to improve their inspection readiness and compliance with GCP standards in Australia.

Inspection ReadinessCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Quality Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Notice
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publicMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) · United Kingdom · Updated Jun 29, 2026

Use of AI in GXP Inspection Responses

Urgency: High

Implement mandatory quality checks and oversight for all AI-generated inspection responses to meet MHRA expectations for accuracy.

Inspection ReadinessCAPARegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Quality Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Guidance / Notice
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publicSwissmedic (Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products) · Switzerland · Updated Jun 22, 2026

Adoption of ICH E6(R3) Annex 2 for Good Clinical Practice

Urgency: High

MAHs and trial sponsors must align their safety monitoring and data collection workflows with the new GCP principles established in ICH E6(R3) Annex 2.

Inspection ReadinessCAPARegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact3 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Quality Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Notice
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publicDanish Medicines Agency · Denmark · Updated Jun 25, 2026

IB template for cell therapy products

Urgency: High

Utilize the IB template provided for cell therapy products in clinical trial applications, available under the 'Special Product Areas' section of the Danish Medicines Agency's website.

Inspection ReadinessRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Quality Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Template
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