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Swissmedic: Implementation of New EU GMP Implementing Regulations for Veterinary Medicinal Products

Swissmedic: Implementation of New EU GMP Implementing Regulations for Veterinary Medicinal Products

The new EU Implementing Regulations on GMP requirements for veterinary medicinal products and active substances will not be automatically transposed into the Swiss Medicinal Products Licensing Ordinance (MPLO) on 16 July 2026. Swissmedic has confirmed that, although the structure of the new EU legislation has changed, the underlying GMP requirements remain largely unchanged.
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EU: Annexes 4 and 5 no Longer Included in the EU GMP Guide

EU: Annexes 4 and 5 no Longer Included in the EU GMP Guide

Following the entry into application of Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2025/2091 and (EU) 2025/2154 on the principles and guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for veterinary medicinal products and active substances for veterinary medicinal products on 16 July 2026, the European Commission removed Annexes 4 and 5 from the EU GMP Guide.
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EMA: Revision of Annex 15 Delayed

EMA: Revision of Annex 15 Delayed

In February 2026, the EMA published a concept paper on the revision of Annex 15 "Qualification and Validation" of the EU GMP Guide (we reported previously). The Agency has now released a corrected version containing a significantly revised timetable.
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WHO: Final Points to Consider in Continuous Manufacturing

WHO: Final Points to Consider in Continuous Manufacturing

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published the final version of its Points to Consider in Continuous Manufacturing of Pharmaceutical Products. The document is intended to support manufacturers and regulatory authorities in the implementation and regulatory assessment of continuous manufacturing and complements existing international guidance, in particular ICH Q13.
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EU: Updated Q&A on Safety Features for Human Medicinal Products

EU: Updated Q&A on Safety Features for Human Medicinal Products

The European Commission has published Version 22 of its Questions and Answers on Safety Features for Medicinal Products for Human Use.
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EMA: Q&A Paper on Measures to Prevent Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Medicinal Products

EMA: Q&A Paper on Measures to Prevent Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Medicinal Products

The EMA has published a new Q&A paper on technical and organisational measures to prevent microbial contamination of non-sterile medicinal products.
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FDA: Updated Compliance Program for Preapproval Inspections

FDA: Updated Compliance Program for Preapproval Inspections

The FDA has revised its Compliance Program 7346.832, “Preapproval Inspections”. The updated program describes the planning, conduct and evaluation of preapproval inspections (PAIs) for New Drug Applications (NDAs) and Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs).
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EMA: Revised Q&A MRA EU-USA

EMA: Revised Q&A MRA EU-USA

The EMA has updated its Questions and Answers on the EU-US Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA). The update follows the completion of the FDA's assessment of all EU authorities responsible for GMP inspections of veterinary medicinal products on 29 May 2026.
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GMP & GDP – a Quick Guide

What is GMP?

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?

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.

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