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EU QPPV

EU QPPV duties sit at the centre of the European pharmacovigilance system: continuous availability, PSMF oversight, and authority to influence the quality system. Track updates that affect EU QPPV accountability, national competent authority engagement, and cross-affiliate escalation.

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publicCenter for Drug Evaluation (CDE), National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) · China · Updated Jul 14, 2026

Technical Guidelines for Communication on Real-World Evidence Supporting the Extension of Pediatric Indications for Marketed Drugs (Draft for Comments)

Urgency: High

Sponsors must implement early communication strategies with the CDE regarding RWE study plans as a prerequisite for pediatric indication extension submissions.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Consultation
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publicVeterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) · United Kingdom · Updated Jul 10, 2026

New digital service for MAHs to report safety data

Urgency: High

MAHs are encouraged to transition to the new digital service for all pharmacovigilance reporting and utilize the feedback function during the beta phase to improve the service.

ICSRSignal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact3 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Notice
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jul 7, 2026

Industry Standards for Medicinal Cannabis Vaping Devices - TGA Guidance

Urgency: High

Manufacturers must generate and maintain scientific, engineering, and clinical evidence demonstrating that their devices meet the Essential Principles for Safety and Performance.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guidance
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publicHealth Sciences Authority (HSA) Singapore · Singapore · Updated Jun 30, 2026

Extension of e-labelling to P and GSL medicines

Urgency: High

Manufacturers must adjust labeling workflows to incorporate e-labelling mechanisms, such as QR codes, for P and GSL medicines by the stipulated date.

LabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Labeling Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulatory Update / Notice
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publicSwissmedic · Switzerland · Updated Jul 1, 2026

Mandatory Registration for Medical Devices in Switzerland Starting 1 July 2026

Urgency: High

Manufacturers must implement processes for device registration in swissdamed before placing devices on the market, with immediate attention needed for vigilance-reportable incidents.

ICSRCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Notice
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publicHealth Sciences Authority (HSA) · Singapore · Updated Jul 1, 2026

Proposed Regulation for Complementary Health Products in Singapore

Urgency: High

Suppliers must implement new protocols for safety reporting and record-keeping as per the proposed framework.

Country ComplianceSignal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Consultation
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publicMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency · United Kingdom · Updated Jul 3, 2026

Best practice in the labelling and packaging of medicines

Urgency: High

MAHs must update labelling components to meet new criteria, including a minimum font size of 7 points and essential information requirements regarding the medicine's name, strength, route of administration, posology, warnings, and indications as per the guidance. New packaging must be incorporated into stocked products within six months of approval.

LabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Labeling Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guideline
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publicMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency · United Kingdom · Updated Jul 3, 2026

Changes to Labels and Patient Information Leaflets - Self-Certification Process

Urgency: High

MAHs must categorize their proposed label and PIL updates, utilizing the self-certification route for those not requiring full assessment; submissions validated through this route will receive acceptance letters within 14 days.

LabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Labeling Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guideline
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publicSwissmedic · Switzerland · Updated Jul 1, 2026

Change to Patient Information and Information for Healthcare Professionals Templates

Urgency: High

MAHs must ensure new medicinal product information texts use updated templates by 1 July 2026 and revise existing texts at the earliest opportunity if they include instructions for use.

LabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Labeling Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Notice
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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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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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publicSwissmedic · Switzerland · Updated Jun 15, 2026

SEND Format Requirement for New Authorisation Applications in Switzerland

Urgency: High

Ensure all relevant teams are prepared to transition to the mandatory SEND format for data submissions by the effective date of 15 June 2026.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Notice
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publicFDA · United States · Updated Jun 12, 2026

FDA Study Data Technical Conformance Guide Update

Urgency: High

Review and update data submission practices to align with the new technical specifications; ensure compliance with FDA-supported data standards.

ICSRCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Technical Guidance
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency · European Union · Updated Jun 12, 2026

Introduction of Mandatory Annual Safety Report (ASR) Module in CTIS

Urgency: High

Clinical trial sponsors must update internal standard operating procedures (SOPs), conduct staff training on the functionality of the new ASR module, and utilize the CTIS training environment to ensure readiness for compliance with the new workflow.

ICSRCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Notice
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Jun 12, 2026

Product Management Service (PMS) public API beta release - Technical registration requirements

Urgency: High

MAHs and technical teams must review the revised API registration requirements and implement necessary system updates to comply by the established timelines.

Country ComplianceICSRRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Technical Guidance
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publicFda · United States · Updated May 24, 2026

FDA GLP-1 RA suicidality update: preliminary review finds no causal link

Urgency: High

1) Verify your internal signal assessment narrative for GLP-1 RAs reflects FDA’s statement that the preliminary evaluation does not suggest a causal link; 2) Check whether any company-facing statements, FAQs, or labeling change proposals referencing suicidality need to be updated for consistency with FDA’s current public position; 3) Log the FDA update in regulatory intelligence tracking and maintain monitoring for further FDA conclusions or requests (including the linked 13 Jan 2026 communication).

Label GovernanceSignal ValidationSignal Management Lead
SOP Impact6 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Signal Management Lead, Labeling Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated May 23, 2026

Health Canada updates RMP submission guidance effective 1 July 2025

Urgency: High

1) Retrieve and review the updated “Submitting risk management plans guidance document” (PDF) and linked templates referenced from the overview (e.g., RMP note to reviewer, Canadian-specific addendum, RMP summary template) and map deltas vs the superseded 2015 approach. 2) Update Canada submission checklists/work instructions for the 1 July 2025 effective date, including the requirement that the RMP include a summary in English and French and use of the RMP summary attestation/acknowledgment form. 3) Ask Regulatory Intelligence/RA to brief PV leadership on the Agile Licensing notice timeline (RMP provisions in force 1 April 2027) and confirm how transitional provisions will be operationalized for existing RMPs submitted prior to that date.

Label GovernanceRisk ManagementLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact5 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Signal Management Lead, Labeling Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Country Guides
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publicMhra · United Kingdom · Updated May 23, 2026

MHRA clarifies PSUR submission routes for Category 1 vs Category 2

Urgency: High

1) Map portfolio to MHRA’s Category 1 vs Category 2/NI MA status referenced in the Windsor Framework PV guidance; 2) Update PSUR submission SOPs/work-instructions and submission trackers to ensure Category 1 PSURs route via the MHRA PSUR portal and Category 2/NI MA PSURs route via the EU PSUR Repository (and confirm when no separate MHRA submission is needed); 3) Re-check related MHRA PV procedure guidance for any additional submission/documentation expectations impacting signals, RMPs and PASS.

Signal ValidationLocal Affiliate ComplianceLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact8 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Signal Management Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Country Guides
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publicMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) · United Kingdom · Updated May 23, 2026

MHRA confirms UK clinical trial safety reporting guidance is effective

Urgency: High

Safety lead to: (1) perform a UK-clinical-trial safety reporting gap assessment against MHRA’s effective guidance sections (MedDRA coding; AE/SAE; RSI governance; SUSARs; annual safety reporting; USMs; serious breaches; temporary suspension), (2) update controlled SOPs/WIs and training records to reflect “effective” status as of 28 Apr 2026, and (3) document deviations/gaps and open CAPA where needed for ongoing UK trials and new submissions.

ICSRCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact4 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guidance
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publicFda · United Kingdom · Updated May 24, 2026

MHRA updates SaMD/AIaMD guidance, highlighting PCCP and transparency principles

Urgency: High

Ask the safety/device vigilance and PV CSV leads to: (1) confirm whether any marketed/fielded SaMD/AIaMD uses adaptive ML or planned updates that would fit a PCCP-like approach; (2) review current change-control SOPs and technical documentation to ensure change governance and transparency artifacts are captured and retrievable; (3) verify post-market/vigilance processes explicitly account for algorithm updates (e.g., monitoring after updates, escalation criteria).

Risk ManagementDevice VigilanceSignal Management Lead
SOP Impact5 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Signal Management Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Medical Device Vigilance Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: AI/GxP
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publicMhra · United Kingdom · Updated May 24, 2026

MHRA hub consolidates GB medical device PMS, MORE reporting and PSUR

Urgency: High

Safety/Device Vigilance owner to: (1) confirm SOPs and training link to MHRA’s “Medical devices: post-market surveillance” collection as the live index; (2) validate operational readiness to submit adverse incident and FSCA-related reports via MHRA’s referenced MORE route; (3) confirm device PSUR process uses MHRA-linked standardised PSUR format and PSUR guidance tied to the Regulations 2024 framework; (4) update internal regulatory intelligence trackers with the 16 June 2025 in-force date cited across MHRA guidance, and monitor related MHRA future regime pages for further updates.

Local Affiliate ComplianceDevice VigilanceLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact6 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Operations Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Country Guides
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publicFda · United States · Updated May 23, 2026

FDA posts January 2025 draft Level 1 guidance on AI use

Urgency: High

1) Inventory AI use cases that could feed regulated decisions (including PV/safety-related analyses or summaries used in regulatory interactions) and map owners/vendors. 2) For each AI use case, document context of use, intended outputs, and controls (e.g., review/approval, traceability, change management) aligned to a draft-guidance tracking plan. 3) Track the Federal Register notice and plan whether to submit comments within the window described by FDA (90 days after Federal Register publication).

Vendor OversightInspection ReadinessQPPV
SOP Impact4 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: QPPV, Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Quality Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: AI/GxP
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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 Q&A accepts PSUR or PBRER for C.01.018 reports

Urgency: High

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

Local Affiliate ComplianceInspection ReadinessLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact5 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Signal Management Lead, PV Quality Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Country Guides
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publicFda · Updated May 22, 2026

FDA MDR hub highlights VMSR guidance and quarterly malfunction reporting

Urgency: High

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

Local Affiliate ComplianceICSR SubmissionLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact4 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Operations Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Devices
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publicEma · Updated May 22, 2026

MHRA reiterates GxP data integrity spans GVP as Annex 11 evolves

Urgency: High

Ema update requires triage for Local Affiliate Compliance, Vendor Oversight, Inspection Readiness; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Local Affiliate ComplianceVendor OversightQPPV
SOP Impact7 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: QPPV, Local Safety Officer, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: AI/GxP
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publicMhra · Updated Jun 10, 2025

UK MHRA refreshes PV procedures and adds decentralised manufacture UK GVP

Urgency: High

Mhra update requires triage for Signal Validation, Risk Management, Local Affiliate Compliance; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Signal ValidationRisk ManagementLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact9 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Signal Management Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Country Guides
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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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publicUpdated May 21, 2026

InSphero acquires PhenoVista, expanding 3D assay and imaging services

Urgency: High

This update requires triage for Risk Management, Vendor Oversight, Inspection Readiness; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Risk ManagementVendor OversightQPPV
SOP Impact4 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: QPPV, Signal Management Lead, Labeling Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Company Watch
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency · EU · Updated Jul 15, 2026

Updated eCTD v4.0 technical validation criteria

Urgency: High

All electronic PV submissions must undergo new validation checks in accordance with the updated criteria to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Country ComplianceICSRRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Technical Guidance
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publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated Jul 15, 2026

Order Providing for Reliance on Foreign Regulatory Authority Decisions for Certain Drugs (Ministerial Reliance Order)

Urgency: High

Manufacturers must demonstrate that any variances from the foreign authorized drugs do not adversely affect safety or effectiveness when filing for deeming under this new framework.

Country ComplianceSignal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Draft Guidance
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publicFood and Drug Administration · United States · Updated Jul 13, 2026

Psychedelic Drugs: Considerations for Clinical Investigations

Urgency: High

Clinical safety and pharmacovigilance teams must implement new safety monitoring protocols and ensure adequate assessment of abuse potential as stipulated in the guidance.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guideline
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publicFDA · United States · Updated Jul 13, 2026

Formal Meetings Between the FDA and Sponsors of OTC Monograph Drugs

Urgency: High

Sponsors must adhere to defined meeting types (Type X, Y, Z) and submit meeting packages at least 3 months before planned submissions for OTC monograph drugs, ensuring FDA engagement occurs within set timelines.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence 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 10, 2026

PRAC 6-9 July 2026: Agrees new safety information on desogestrel- and etonogestrel-containing contraceptives and Litfulo, a medicine to treat alopecia areata News Human Pharmacovigilance Download medicine d

Urgency: High

MAHs must execute safety communication plans, update Risk Management Plans (RMPs), and revise product information including the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) and Package Leaflet.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact3 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, Labeling Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Meeting Highlights
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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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publicEuropean Medicines Agency · European Union · Updated Jul 2, 2026

EMA steps up efforts on medicines for women’s health

Urgency: High

Incorporate enhanced requirements for monitoring pregnancy-specific safety signals into existing pharmacovigilance practices.

Signal ManagementLiterature SurveillanceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact3 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 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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publicDanish Medicines Agency · Denmark · Updated Jun 29, 2026

Clinical Trials E-mail Notifications Activation in CTIS

Urgency: High

CTIS users are now required to actively monitor notifications daily to ensure timely awareness of safety-related tasks.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulatory Update
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publicMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) · United Kingdom · Updated Jun 29, 2026

Borderline products: medical devices and other products

Urgency: High

Organizations must update their adverse event reporting processes to align with the clarified classification of borderline products effective immediately.

Country ComplianceICSRRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guidance
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publicCentral Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) · India · Updated Jun 26, 2026

Submission of Post Approval Changes Applications of Registration Certificate and Import Licence of Human Vaccines and Anti-sera through SUGAM Portal

Urgency: High

MAHs must update their application submission procedures to utilize the SUGAM portal for all relevant post-approval changes from June 24, 2026.

Country ComplianceLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Labeling Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Circular
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publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated Jun 25, 2026

Addition of Donanemab, Islatravir, and Pegzilarginase to Prescription Drug List

Urgency: High

MAHs must implement safety monitoring protocols and ensure compliance with reporting obligations associated with the newly classified prescription drugs.

Country ComplianceLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Labeling Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Notice
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publicSwissmedic · Switzerland · Updated Jun 19, 2026

Swissmedic Guidance on Injectable Products for Wrinkle Treatment

Urgency: High

Healthcare professionals must report all serious incidents involving injectable devices to Swissmedic as outlined in the new guidance.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guidance
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jun 18, 2026

Update to listed medicine ingredients in June 2026

Urgency: High

Sponsors must align their products with the updated safety and formulation requirements for permissible ingredients as per the new determination.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Notice
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publicTga · Australia · Updated May 22, 2026

TGA safety updates add warnings for GLP-1s, fluoroquinolones, RSV vaccines

Urgency: Medium

Tga update requires triage for Label Governance, Signal Validation, Risk Management; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Label GovernanceSignal ValidationLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact6 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Signal Management Lead, Labeling Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicMhra · Updated Apr 29, 2026

MHRA issues April 2026 Safety Roundup for medicines and devices

Urgency: Medium

Mhra 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 Impact5 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Signal Management Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Devices
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publicUpdated May 21, 2026

WSJ: Japan adds new warnings for Amgen’s Tavneos after deaths

Urgency: Medium

This update requires triage for Label Governance, Signal Validation, Risk Management; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Label GovernanceSignal ValidationSignal Management Lead
SOP Impact5 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Signal Management Lead, Labeling Lead, PV Technology / CSV Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Latest
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publicEma · Updated May 21, 2026

MaaT Pharma flags CHMP “negative trend” ahead of June vote

Urgency: Medium

Ema update requires triage for Label Governance, Risk Management, AI / GxP Governance; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Label GovernanceRisk ManagementSignal Management Lead
SOP Impact5 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Signal Management Lead, Labeling Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Latest
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jun 11, 2026

TGA Approval 2026: Six Monthly Report Form for Unapproved Therapeutic Goods

Urgency: Low

Sponsors and MAHs must replace the 2021 form with the new 2026 approved form for all six-monthly reports on unapproved therapeutic goods supplied under SAS and CTA schemes.

Country ComplianceICSRRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Form
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Jun 4, 2026

FDA Final Guidance on Postapproval Requirements and Resources for ANDAs

Urgency: Low

Review the guidance to ensure compliance with post-marketing safety reporting timelines and annual report submissions; update SOPs for ICSR processing and periodic report generation.

Country ComplianceICSRRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact3 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Labeling Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guideline
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Jun 5, 2026

FDA Intent to Exempt Certain Unclassified Medical Devices from 510(k) Requirements

Urgency: Low

Identify which unclassified medical devices are affected by the exemption; update regulatory submissions and post-market surveillance plans accordingly; ensure compliance with general controls and post-market surveillance obligations.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceLow
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guideline
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jun 29, 2026

Summary of fees and charges to applications submitted to the TGA

Monitoring

Sponsors must prepare for increased costs tied to the submission and maintenance of products on the ARTG which will impact their regulatory budget planning and compliance processes.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Policy Update
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publicMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) · United Kingdom · Updated Jun 15, 2026

Unique Liaison Programme between MHRA and FDA

Monitoring

MAHs should prepare for enhanced regulatory collaboration, including potential joint oversight activities and reduced market friction between the UK and US due to closer alignment in regulatory decisions.

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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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jun 11, 2026

Checklist for Prescribing Psychiatrists of MDMA and Psilocybine

Monitoring

Review and implement the TGA checklist for all psychiatrist prescribers of MDMA/psilocybine; update ICSR workflows to capture adverse events as per checklist requirements.

Country ComplianceICSRRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Checklist / Form
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency · European Union · Updated Jun 5, 2026

EMA: Updated Day 215 PI Annex Submission Checklist for Post-Opinion Linguistic Review

Monitoring

Update internal labeling workflows to align with the revised checklist; ensure submission documents meet updated formatting requirements for linguistic review.

LabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Labeling Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Checklist
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jun 5, 2026

TGA Consultation on Radiopharmaceutical Regulation in Australia

Monitoring

Review the consultation document and consider submitting feedback by 2026-07-31. Monitor for final regulatory changes affecting radiopharmaceutical safety monitoring and compliance.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Consultation
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publicTga · Australia · Updated May 24, 2026

Australia: TGA refreshes device post-market monitoring hub and responsibilities

Monitoring

1) Add/confirm the TGA 'medical device post-market monitoring and safety updates' page as a tracked regulatory intelligence source for routine review. 2) Cross-check internal Australia device vigilance SOPs/work instructions against TGA guidance on sponsor/manufacturer post-market responsibilities and document any gaps for CAPA/change control as needed.

Signal ValidationLocal Affiliate ComplianceLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact5 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Signal Management Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Devices
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publicMHRA · United Kingdom · Updated Jun 29, 2026

MHRA: Updated information on the MHRA's service providing scientific and regulatory guidance to developers of innovative medical products

Monitoring

Innovators must now utilize the Innovation Accelerator for access to regulatory expertise and guidance on pharmacovigilance and risk management strategies.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guidance
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publicNational Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) · Malaysia · Updated Jun 10, 2026

NPRA Updates DRGD: Revised Processing Timelines for Variation Applications and Introduction of Reliance Mechanism

Monitoring

MAHs should review the updated DRGD to understand new processing timelines for variation submissions and assess how the reliance mechanism can be leveraged for faster safety updates. Adjust internal timelines and processes for post-marketing variation submissions accordingly.

Country ComplianceLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Labeling Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guidance Update / Circular
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publicCanada's Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) · Canada · Updated Jun 5, 2026

CDA-AMC Post-Market Drug Evaluation (PMDE) Program Procedural Update

Monitoring

Review updated PMDE Program procedures on CDA-AMC website and assess impact on current post-market surveillance activities in Canada.

Signal ManagementCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: SOP
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