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publicEuropean Medicines Agency · European Union · Updated Jul 29, 2026

Update to the List of European Union Reference Dates and PSUR Submission Frequencies

Urgency: High

Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) must update their global submission calendars in accordance with the new EURD submission frequencies and ensure compliance with the updated requirements to avoid regulatory consequences.

Signal ManagementCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Notice
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency · European Union · Updated Jul 29, 2026

Update to Additional Monitoring List for Medicinal Products

Urgency: High

MAHs should verify their product's status on the additional monitoring list and ensure compliance with labeling requirements for any additions or removals during their next regulatory submission.

LabelingSignal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact3 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, Labeling Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Notice
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency · European Union · Updated Jun 15, 2026

IRIS Guide for Applicants - Updated Submission Requirements

Urgency: High

MAHs and sponsors must register for an EMA account and appropriate role to submit via the IRIS platform, as this is a new requirement for all IRIS submissions.

Signal ManagementCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Procedural Guidance
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency · European Union · Updated Jun 15, 2026

IRIS guide to registration and RPIs

Urgency: High

Organizations must establish an active EMA user account, ensure they have a valid EMA customer account number, and complete the SPOR/OMS registration process within five to ten working days if not previously registered.

Country ComplianceSignal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Procedural Guidance
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency · European Union · Updated Aug 10, 2026

PRIME: Updated Guidance on Priority Medicines

Urgency: High

MAHs and sponsors of priority medicines must review the updated PRIME guidance to ensure compliance with new interaction expectations, particularly regarding risk management planning and post-authorisation safety monitoring.

Signal ManagementCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guideline
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency · European Union · Updated Jul 13, 2026

Post-authorisation safety studies (PASS): Update on Assessment Timelines and Submission Requirements

Urgency: High

MAHs must ensure draft protocols are placed correctly in the CTD and that submission planning considers the clarified assessment timelines, with RMP updates contingent upon PRAC endorsement.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Q&A
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency · European Union · Updated Jul 3, 2026

Variations Requiring Assessment (Veterinary Medicines) - Q&A Update

Urgency: High

MAHs are advised to incorporate the updated FAQs into their compliance workflows and ensure that their submissions adhere to the updated guidance.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Q&A
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