FLEC SP

15-11-2018

Recommendations on the use of the proportionality approach in the framework of risk assessment for pesticide residues

Published on: Wed, 14 Nov 2018 The technical report reflects the outcome of the discussions and agreements that were reached in the pesticides peer review meeting on residues and maximum residue levels regarding the principles and guidance for application of the proportionality concept in the risk assessment methodologies used at European level for the estimation of the maximum residue levels for pesticides. In addition, practical experiences on the use of the proportionality approach gained by EFSA hav...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

25-10-2018

Nutrition Facts Label Reboot: A Tale of Two Labels

The Nutrition Facts Label (NFL) on packages consumers look at when they’re buying groceries or preparing a meal has undergone a makeover. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has changed it to reflect updated scientific findings and help consumers make better-informed choices about the foods their families eat. Until the deadlines, consumers may see two different versions on the products they buy: the original label they’ve been using, as well as the new label. The Consumer Update will emphasize...

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

17-10-2018

Applicability of in silico tools for the prediction of dermal absorption for pesticides

Published on: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0200 Based on the “Human in vitro dermal absorption datasets” published as supporting information to the revised EFSA Guidance on Dermal Absorption, in silico models for prediction of absorption across the skin have been evaluated. For this evaluation, a systematic literature search and review was performed, identifying 288 publications describing mathematical models for prediction of dermal absorption. Eleven models potentially relevant to the regulatory assessm...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

16-10-2018

Brexit: Two-year implementation period for name and address changes

During an implementation period of maximum two years, it will be permitted to sell released packs on which a UK marketing authorisation holder or a representative is indicted as well as packs on which an EEA marketing authorisation holder or a representative is indicated for the concerned D.Sp.No. (Danish speciality number).

Danish Medicines Agency

5-9-2018

Outcome of the pesticides peer review meeting on general recurring issues in mammalian toxicology

Published on: Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0200 This technical report reflects the outcome of the mammalian toxicology experts meeting on general recurring issues noted during the EFSA peer reviews of pesticide active substances under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. The main issues identified were related to genotoxicity of products and principles of (Q)SAR and read‐across. General presentations on the different EFSA guidance and EFSA developmental activities related to human health risk assessment of pesti...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

31-8-2018

Alcon Announces Voluntary Global Market Withdrawal of CyPass Micro-Stent for Surgical Glaucoma

Reflecting its uncompromising commitment to patient safety, Alcon today announced an immediate, voluntary market withdrawal of the CyPass Micro-Stent from the global market. In addition, Alcon advises surgeons to immediately cease further implantation with the CyPass Micro-Stent and to return any unused devices to Alcon. This decision and corresponding recommendation is based on an analysis of five-year post-surgery data from the COMPASS-XT long-term safety study. The US Food and Drug Administration (FD...

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

3-8-2018

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Inflectra, infliximab, Revision: 18, Authorised

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

10-7-2018

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Inflectra, infliximab, Revision: 17, Authorised

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

5-3-2014

Danish Pharmacovigilance Update 31 October 2013

In this issue of Danish Pharmacovigilance Update: The risk of blood clots from the use of contraceptive pills is low regardless of type, Report of cardiac arrest in association with the use of flecainide (Tambocor®).

Danish Medicines Agency

21-9-2018

Scientific guideline: Reflection paper on resistance in ectoparasites, draft: consultation open

The Committee adopted a new draft reflection paper on ectoparasitic resistance (EMA/CVMP/EWP/310225/2014) for a 11-month period of public consultation. The reflection paper aims to give an overview of the currently known resistance situation in ectoparasites to active substances used in veterinary medicinal products with a special focus on Europe, and to provide a review of the current knowledge on resistance mechanisms.

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

21-9-2018

Scientific guideline: Reflection paper on the use of aminopenicillins and their beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations in animals in the European Union: development of resistance and impact on human and animal health, draft: consultation open

The objective of this document is to review available information on the use of aminopenicillins and their beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations in veterinary medicines in the EU, their effect on the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the potential impact of resistance on human and animal health. The document provides information for the risk profiling, as recommended by the Antimicrobial Advice ad hoc Expert Group (AMEG) of the EMA.

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

13-9-2018

European Medicines Agency stakeholder interaction on the development of medicinal products for chronic non-infectious liver diseases (PBC, PSC, NASH), European Medicines Agency, London, UK, From: 03-Dec-2018, To: 03-Dec-2018

This workshop on the development of medicines for chronic non-infectious liver diseases, including primary biliary cholangitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, provides a platform for discussion on appropriate endpoints including validation of surrogate endpoints/biomarkers, suitable study populations, potentially adequate trial designs and the specific challenges with paediatric medicine development. The workshop will support the drafting of a reflection paper on regul...

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

11-9-2018

Focus group meeting on dose optimisation of established veterinary antibiotics in the context of summary of product characteristics harmonisation, European Medicines Agency, London, UK, From: 12-Oct-2018, To: 12-Oct-2018

This meeting will allow a direct exchange of views between the Agency’s working party and stakeholders on its draft reflection paper on dose optimisation of established veterinary antibiotics in the context of summary of product characteristics (SPC) harmonisation (EMA/CVMP/849775/2017). It complements the public consultation on this reflection paper ending on 31 January 2019. The reflection paper follows considerations in the report on a pilot project that aimed to develop and test non-experimental appr...

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

1-8-2018

Guidance on the regulation of tampons in Australia

Updated to reflect the exemption of tampons from the regulatory requirement to include them on the ARTG

Therapeutic Goods Administration - Australia

1-8-2018

Inflectra (Pfizer Europe MA EEIG)

Inflectra (Active substance: Infliximab) - Centralised - Transfer Marketing Authorisation Holder - Commission Decision (2018)5206 of Wed, 01 Aug 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMEA/H/C/2778/T/64

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

27-7-2018

Scientific guideline: Reflection paper on dose optimisation of established veterinary antibiotics in the context of SPC harmonisation, draft: consultation open

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

27-7-2018

Scientific guideline: Reflection paper on dose optimisation of established veterinary antibiotics in the context of summary of product characteristics (SPC) harmonisation, draft: consultation open

Established veterinary antibiotics are not always used at the authorised dose, and the dose may need to be reviewed in order to maintain their effectiveness whilst limiting the risks of antimicrobial resistance. Before a new dose is introduced, the company would typically have to conduct new studies to ensure it does not negatively affect the safety of the target animal, the consumer of animal produce, or the environment. This may reduce product availability, which could have a negative impact on antimic...

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

22-7-2018

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I, along with my CDRH colleagues, recently unveiled #FDA’s Medical Device Safety Action Plan https://bit.ly/2Hpc3l9  that builds on these substantial efforts, and reflects the dedication & expertise of #FDA professional staff to these issues pic.twitter.com/8NkA9VzKM4

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

9-7-2018

Scientific guideline: Concept paper on the need to develop a reflection paper on development of medicinal products to prevent and treat acute kidney injury, draft: consultation open

The concept paper will include discussion of and recommendations for the requirements for evaluation and development of medicinal products for the prevention and/or treatment of acute kidney injury (AKI) and its long-term complications. Relevant topics for discussion include patient populations, endpoints, study methodology, and study duration.

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

16-5-2018

Inflectra (Hospira UK Limited)

Inflectra (Active substance: Infliximab) - Centralised - Yearly update - Commission Decision (2018)3054 of Wed, 16 May 2018

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

3-5-2018

Australian regulatory guidelines for complementary medicines (ARGCM)

Part C revised to reflect legislative changes relating to substance evaluations for listed medicines

Therapeutic Goods Administration - Australia