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Health Canada’s Progress on Implementing the XML Product Monograph Requirement
Health Canada continues to make strides in modernizing the way pharmaceutical product information is structured and shared. As part of its digital transformation efforts, the agency is advancing the implementation of the XML Product Monograph (XML-PM) requirement, which is set to enhance efficiency, accessibility, and interoperability of drug labeling information across the industry.
MoCRA Submission Encouraged by Dec. 29, 2023; Enforcement Delayed
On November 8, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will be ready to accept registration and listing information for the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) by the statutory deadline of December 29, 2023 and encourages companies to meet that deadline.
Health Canada Releases XML PM Draft Guidance
Following a lengthy period of anticipation, Health Canada has released Draft Guidance Document Preparation of the Product Monograph in Extensible Markup Language (XML) Format and sample files.
FDA Releases MoCRA Draft Guidance
On August 7, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released draft guidance providing recommendations and instructions pertaining to the collection and submission of information related to the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA), specifically, to assist persons submitting cosmetic product facility registrations and product listings to FDA.
FDA has Updated eCTD Guidance to Recommend Structure-Data Files
Effective March 10, 2023, Health Canada changed submission requirements for second-language product monographs for human drugs. This change no longer requires the second language product monograph at the time of submission filing or review. However, both English and French languages need to be on the Drug Product Database (DPD) online and Drug and Health Product Portal (DHPP).
LexisNexis® Reed Tech expands portfolio to offer Electronic Common Technical Document Submission Publishing Services
LexisNexis® Reed Tech, a leading provider of regulatory submissions, data management, and analytics solutions for the life sciences industry, is expanding its services portfolio to offer end-to-end eCTD solutions and services to support manufacturers, distributors,...
WHO Responds to Global Rx Dependency Crisis
Over the years, Global Health Authorities have begun to work towards regulatory harmonization. Of course, the World Health Organization (WHO), a special agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health and established in 1948, is often at the forefront of these efforts.
Health Canada Now Requiring Second-Language at Post-Authorization Phase
Effective March 10, 2023, Health Canada changed submission requirements for second-language product monographs for human drugs. This change no longer requires the second language product monograph at the time of submission filing or review. However, both English and French languages need to be on the Drug Product Database (DPD) online and Drug and Health Product Portal (DHPP).
Simplifying Annual Drug Sample Reporting
Pharma manufacturers and authorized distributors need to submit distribution reports electronically in an eXtensible Markup Language (XML) format to comply with the guidance entitled Reporting Drug Sample Information Under Section 6004 of the Affordable Care Act. This guidance fulfills the Drug Sample Transparency Act specification of ACA Section 6004. These amounts must be reported each year by April 1st for the previous calendar year.