Quality/GMPs

The control of biologics microbiological impurities, contaminants, and mimetics is evolving.

Protecting against microbiological contaminationover the whole manufacturing process grows increasingly important.

FDA issued a Refusal to File letter to Acorda Therapeutics, citing insufficiently complete information in the company’s new drug application for its investigational Parkinson’s disease drug.

An FDA evaluation concluded that Corden Pharma Latina’s corrective actions addressed the concerns in an FDA warning letter.

High-priority issues requiring immediate attention leave little time for Congress to consider drug access proposals that have limited bipartisan support.

FDA issues a statement on new policy and enforcement steps to ensure proper oversight of stem cell therapies and regenerative medicine in the wake of two incidents involving unauthorized stem-cell treatment activity.

Laboratory tests can determine critical cleaning parameters for passivation treatments used to prevent rouge on GMP stainless-steel equipment.

The company is voluntarily recalling the products because of potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia.

The US Pharmacopeial Convention is hosting a variety of workshops in Autumn 2017 on a wide range of topics including continuing education, bioassays, and peptides.

FDA has signed a confidentiality commitment with the European Commission and the European Medicines Agency that allows FDA to share confidential information with EU regulations.

FDA sent a warning letter to Bicooya Cosmetics Limited after inspectors found rodent feces at the company’s Zhejiang, China facility.

The directors of FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, and Center for Devices and Radiological Health praised Congress’ reauthorization of user fee programs.

The agency published guidance on identifying trading partners under DSCSA.

The withdrawal has been attributed to issues at the biotech company’s manufacturing facility.

The company is voluntarily recalling Lorazepam Oral Concentrate, USP 2mg/mL because of misprinted dosing droppers.

A pilot program will offer instruction on scientific and regulatory guidelines including training on GMPs and quality.

The agency sent a warning letter to Cellex-C International regarding GMP violations found at the company’s Toronto facility.

Efforts to establish an international system for identifying and tracing drugs through the global supply chain are moving forward.

The China Food and Drug Administration has submitted its membership to the International Council for Harmonization.

The review of batch records creates a story of the materials, manufacturing, and packaging involved in the production of bio/pharmaceuticals, according to Susan Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates.

The Senate voted 94–1 to approve legislation reauthorizing user fees and a series of program changes.

Following passage by the House in July 2017, the Senate has voted to pass a reauthorization bill for FDA user-fee programs for drugs and medical devices ahead of the user-fee programs’ expiration date.

The agency is asking for comments on a reflection paper on developing drugs for the needs of older patients.

The agency has developed a business continuity plan to ensure that the public’s health is protected during the agency’s relocation.

FDA urges manufacturers to seek fast approval of “high-need” generics and targeted therapies.