The FDA has issued the final guidance “Providing Over-the-Counter Monograph Submissions in Electronic Format.” This new guidance mandates electronic submission of all Over-the-Counter (OTC) monograph materials, marking a significant shift in the regulatory landscape. By transitioning to electronic submissions, the FDA has expressed aim to streamline the review process, enhance transparency and facilitate faster decision-making for OTC drug approvals.
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FDA Plans for Artificial Intelligence and Medical Products
AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare, and the FDA wants to ensure that patient safety remains the top priority while fostering these cutting-edge advancements. That’s where their four areas of focus come in – collaboration, regulatory clarity, standards and best practices and research.
MoCRA’s Impact on Private Label Cosmetic Manufacturers: Navigating the New Era of Beauty Compliance
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) is here, and it’s about to shake up the industry. As the FDA gears up to implement MoCRA by July 2024, it’s time for private label manufacturers to get their ducks in a row and embrace the new era of beauty compliance.
FDA Releases Drug Amount Report Final Guidance and Updated Deadlines
After an 829 day wait from the initial draft guidance, the FDA has issued the long-awaited Final Guidance on Reporting Amount of Listed Drugs and Biological Products Under Section 510(j)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act – or as Reed Tech has taken to...
2024 MoCRA Update: Delays, Enforcement and More
As the first US cosmetic regulation in over 80 years is finally being implemented, Reed Tech is keep a close eye on all evolving mandates, requirements and deadlines to communicate all relevant information to our customers. As such, Reed Tech subject-matter experts,...
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.
FDA Releases MoCRA Draft Guidance
On August 7, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released draft guidance providing recommendations and instructions pertaining to the collection and submission of information related to the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act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.
New FDA Requirement: New and Updated REMS Files to be Submitted in SPL Format
As of December 28, 2022, all new REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) submissions and all REMS updates will be required to be submitted in SPL (Structured Product Labeling) format per the FDA. This is in compliance with the Final Guidance on REMS issued by...
DIA Global Labeling Takeaways: Patient Materials and Health Literacy
Reed Tech habitually attends industry conferences and forums to share our expertise and gain knowledge from our industry colleagues and friends. This past month, we attended DIA’s virtual Global Labeling conference. Some of the main topics addressed in this year’s...