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FDA: Updated Pre-RFD Guidance for Combination Products

FDA: Updated Pre-RFD Guidance for Combination Products

The U.S. FDA has released an updated final guidance on preparing a Pre-Request for Designation (Pre-RFD), replacing the previous 2018 version. The revised document provides new recommendations for interacting with the Office of Combination Products (OCP) and clarifies expectations for Pre-RFD submissions.
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EDQM: 9 Virtual Training Modules on Ph. Eur. and CEPs

EDQM: 9 Virtual Training Modules on Ph. Eur. and CEPs

The EDQM has introduced a modular training programme covering chemically defined active substances and medicinal products. It will take place between 1 and 12 December 2025.
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EU: Environment Committee Comments on EU Regulation Regarding Critical Medicines

EU: Environment Committee Comments on EU Regulation Regarding Critical Medicines

The Environment Committee of the European Parliament has issued its opinion on the proposed EU Regulation to strengthen the availability of critical medicines. Key recommendations include fast-track permitting, simplified environmental assessments, and support for strategic manufacturing projects to boost EU production capacity.
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EMA Clarifies “Novel or Complex Manufacturing Process” Definition

EMA Clarifies “Novel or Complex Manufacturing Process” Definition

In its Quality of Medicines Q&A – Part 1, the EMA has clarified how “novel or complex manufacturing processes” should be interpreted for variation categories Q.II.b.1 (new/replacement finished product manufacturing site) and Q.II.b.4 (change in batch size).
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EU: GMP Implementing Regulations for Veterinary Medicinal Products

EU: GMP Implementing Regulations for Veterinary Medicinal Products

The European Commission has adopted new Implementing Regulations on Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for veterinary medicinal products and for active substances used as starting materials in these products. Both regulations will take effect on 16 July 2026.
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EDQM: Stepwise Process to Getting a CEP

EDQM: Stepwise Process to Getting a CEP

The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) has published a new document called “Stepwise process to get a CEP or having a change approved”.
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IPEC: Updated Questionnaire for Excipient Nitrosamine Risk Evaluation

IPEC: Updated Questionnaire for Excipient Nitrosamine Risk Evaluation

The International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council Federation (IPEC Federation) has released version 2 (2025) of its standardised questionnaire to support nitrosamine risk assessments for excipients. 
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FDA: Shift Back to Generalist Inspectorate

FDA: Shift Back to Generalist Inspectorate

As part of its newly announced “Simple Reform” initiative, the U.S. FDA intends to move away from its current specialisation model and re-establish generalist inspector teams.
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GMP & GDP – a Quick Guide

What is GMP? 

Basics, objectives, and requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice – explained concisely for both beginners and professionals. 

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What is GDP? 

Get a brief overview of Good Distribution Practice – with links to further reading. 

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Our articles on Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) are aimed at all professionals who bear responsibility along the pharmaceutical supply chain. This includes employees from production, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, as well as auditors, government representatives and consultants. The magazine offers practical information, current developments and clearly presented background information – providing support for everyone who needs to implement regulatory requirements reliably and efficiently in their day-to-day work.

The quickest way to find relevant content is to use the filter in the magazine: simply select the desired publication year, narrow down the articles by topic and specify the desired article type: feature, news or question of the week. This allows you to tailor the content to your area of expertise without having to search for long.


Our content is created by specialist authors with in-depth industry expertise and is editorially reviewed. We attach great importance to addressing legal requirements, guidelines and industry trends in a timely manner and presenting them in an understandable way. This ensures that at the time of publication our articles are both up-to-date and reliable. 

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  • Features are usually excerpts from our products or summaries of GMP events. 
  • The Questions of the Week offer practical insights.

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