PV Bulletin

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

The European Medicines Agency has made significant updates to the EURD list, which dictates submission cycles for Periodic Safety Update Reports.

PV Impact Brief

Urgency: HighConfidence: high

What changed

The EURD list has been updated, affecting the submission timelines for PSURs for various medicinal products authorized in the EU.

Why it matters

Failure to adhere to the revised PSUR submission frequencies can result in regulatory actions against Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs), emphasizing the need for timely updates to submission calendars.

Action needed

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.

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Policy change details

Document type
Notice
Policy status
Revised
Publication date
2026-07-29
Policy change
The European Medicines Agency has updated the EURD list, which defines the data lock points and submission frequencies for Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs) for medicinal products in the EU. This update ensures that the submission schedules are aligned with the latest regulatory assessments and international birth dates. It affects the submission cycles for a wide range of centrally and nationally authorised products.

Affected workflows

Signal ManagementCountry Compliance

Responsible groups

PV OperationsRegulatory Affairs

PV impact

Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) must review the updated EURD list to identify changes to data lock points or submission frequencies for their products. PV operations teams should update their global submission calendars to ensure compliance with the new deadlines, as failure to submit PSURs according to the EURD frequency can lead to regulatory action. No specific SOP changes are mentioned, but calendar updates are mandatory.

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Source document details

Exact policy details

Mandatory use of the PSUR Repository
Mandatory since 13 June 2016.
Applies to: All Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) for products authorized in the EU.
The obligation to submit to the PSUR Repository does not apply to products that have been given a positive CHMP scientific opinion under Article 58 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004. · p. 5 · High · Source
PSUR Submission Format
Electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD) format is mandatory.
Applies to: All PSUR submissions for products in the EU.
It is now mandatory to submit PSURs in eCTD format. · p. 6 · High · Source
Submission Process Steps
Two-step process: 1. Create a delivery file. 2. Attach delivery file to your document package and submit via eSubmission Gateway.
Applies to: All submissions to the PSUR Repository.
At a high level, submission to the PSUR repository is a two-step process. · p. 6 · High · Source
Timeline for participant list submission
No later than 2 working days in advance.
Applies to: Participants involved in oral explanations for submissions.
The company provides EMA, no later than 2 working days in advance (if applicable), with a list of their participants. · p. 1 · High · Source

Workflow rule impacts

Country ComplianceMarketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs)

Increases compliance requirements and modifies existing submission processes for all MAHs.

Mandatory PSUR submissions must now be made using the PSUR Repository in eCTD format.

The obligation to submit to the PSUR Repository does not apply to products that have been given a positive CHMP scientific opinion under Article 58 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004. · p. 5 · High · Source
Primary source was weak; used same-domain rescue URL https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/human-regulatory-overview/post-authorisation/pharmacovigilance-post-authorisation/periodic-safety-update-reports-psurs.

Evidence and confidence

Confidence: highSource updated: Jul 29, 2026

Full briefing

Practical implication

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.

The European Medicines Agency has updated the EURD list, defining new data lock points and submission frequencies for Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs) within the EU. Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) are required to carefully review the updated list for any changes that may affect their products. Compliance with the new submission deadlines is essential to avoid regulatory repercussions.

What changed: The EURD list has been updated, affecting the submission timelines for PSURs for various medicinal products authorized in the EU.

Why it matters: Failure to adhere to the revised PSUR submission frequencies can result in regulatory actions against Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs), emphasizing the need for timely updates to submission calendars.

Practical implication: 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.

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