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MHRA publishes draft 2026 medical device regulations for GB market
Regulatory pathways for medical devices in Great Britain are set for further change, following the publication of new pre-market requirements by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The proposals introduce new measures on reliance, traceability and classification as part of the evolving post-Brexit regulatory framework.
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CVMP advances discussions on AMR and quality guidance
During the April 2026 session, the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP) addressed a range of regulatory and scientific topics covering authorised products, pharmacovigilance, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and ongoing guideline development.
Clinical trials amendment regulations to take effect from 28 April 2026
The UK will implement its major clinical trials regulatory overhaul on 28 April 2026, introducing faster approvals and a more flexible, risk-based system, although some areas of regulatory and ethical alignment still require careful consideration.
FDA advances commitment to moving beyond animal testing
The US Food and Drug Administration has published draft guidance establishing four core validation principles for new approach methodologies in drug development, marking another milestone in its commitment to reducing animal testing in drug safety assessment.
ACT EU issues draft guidance on clinical trials during emergencies
Accelerating Clinical Trials in the EU (ACT EU) has issued new draft guidance that outlines clinical trial conduct during public health emergencies (PHEs). Public consultation is open until 30 April 2026.
FDA launches new consolidated adverse event reporting system
The US Food and Drug Administration has introduced a consolidated adverse event database spanning all regulated product categories, from medical products and devices to food, cosmetics and veterinary medicines, aiming to enhance cross-category safety surveillance.
FDA launches framework for accelerating development of individualised therapies for ultra-rare diseases
This industry news explores new FDA draft guidance that considers the use of the plausible mechanism framework to develop individualised medicines where randomised controlled trials are not feasible.
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