Regulatory Blog

The development of biosimilar and interchangeable biological products is an important part of improving access to biological medicines. To support this process, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued guidance documents that clarify regulatory expectations under the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCI Act) . Two key FDA guidance documents provide detailed explanations through a question-and-answer format  to help sponsors understand the regulat

Regulatory authorities across the European Union continue to strengthen pharmacovigilance systems and data-driven regulatory decision-making. Two important EMA documents highlight these developments: the EU implementation strategy for the ICH E2D(R1) guideline on post-approval safety data  and the Network Data Steering Group (NDSG) Workplan 2026–2028 on data and artificial intelligence in medicines regulation. Guidance: Network Data Steering Group Workplan 2026–2028: Data and

If you're developing a medical device or in vitro diagnostic (IVD) and need clarity on UK regulatory requirements, the MHRA offers a dedicated paid advisory meeting service. This guidance, " Medical devices: get regulatory advice from the MHRA " is particularly useful when the application of existing regulations to your specific device or situation isn't straightforward. Here's a full breakdown of how the service works. What it's for The service is designed to provide regulat