Skip to main content Skip to search Skip to main navigation

EDQM: TOP 10 Deficiencies in New CEP Applications

The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and HealthCare (EDQM) has published the top 10 deficiencies identified in 2023 following the initial evaluation of new applications for Certificates of Suitability (CEP).

The TOP 1 deficiency was a lack of detail and/or poor description of the manufacturing process of the substance from the introduction of starting materials (12%).

The TOP 2 deficiency relates to inadequate or poorly justified specifications proposed to control the quality of isolated intermediates (11%) and starting materials (7%).

Other deficiencies include the absence or inadequacy of risk discussions on mutagenic impurities, nitrosamines and residual solvents and the absence or inadequacy of acceptance criteria for raw materials.

This document is intended to help applicants avoid such problems. Expanded details on specific points from each deficiency are provided to inform the users but should always be considered in conjunction with the EDQM guideline “Content of the Dossier for Chemical Purity and Microbiological Quality of Substances for Pharmaceutical Use” which outlines the specific requirements for the submission of CEP applications.


Source:

EDQM: Newsroom

Meet the GMP Compliance Adviser

The GMP Compliance Adviser is the world's largest knowledge portal for quality management in the pharma business. 

The demo access is non-binding and ends automatically.

Test it now for free

You may also be Interested in the Following Articles:

What are the quality requirements for pharmaceutical gases?

What are the quality requirements for pharmaceutical gases?

You can view the answer here:
Read more
EMA: Update on the Guideline “Stability Testing for Variations”

EMA: Update on the Guideline “Stability Testing for Variations”

The EMA has updated the guideline on stability testing for variations (Revision 3, applicable from 15 January 2026).
Read more
EU: Proposal for Simplification of Medical Device Rules

EU: Proposal for Simplification of Medical Device Rules

The European Commission has proposed targeted reforms to simplify the Medical Device Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2017/745, MDR) and the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2017/746, IVDR) and to address structural implementation challenges.
Read more
EU: Proposal for a European Biotech Act

EU: Proposal for a European Biotech Act

The European Commission has presented a proposal for a European Biotech Act aimed at strengthening Europe’s biotechnology potential and accelerating the translation of innovation from the laboratory to the market.

Read more
EMA: Concept Paper for the Revision of Annex 3 on Radiopharmaceuticals

EMA: Concept Paper for the Revision of Annex 3 on Radiopharmaceuticals

The EMA has published a concept paper outlining a future revision of Annex 3 (Manufacture of Radiopharmaceuticals) of the EU GMP Guidelines. The paper was developed in collaboration with PIC/S and adopted by the GMDP Inspectors Working Group (IWG) at its November meeting.

Read more
EMA: Q&A on QP Certification Without Physical EU Import

EMA: Q&A on QP Certification Without Physical EU Import

The EMA has published a new Q&A addressing QP certification for batches that are neither manufactured within the EU/EEA nor intended for the EU/EEA market, and that are not physically imported into the EU/EEA.

Read more
Previous
Next