Quality Systems

Alternative approaches to training design can better address the desired performance outcomes in a GMP environment while delivering relevant information to meet regulatory compliance.

Success in combatting the pandemic depends on the ability of manufacturers to quickly and efficiently produce and distribute the huge quantities of vaccines demanded by the United States government and public health organizations around the world.

Committee recommends Emergency Use Authorization of first mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine; FDA approval is pending.

The European Commission has granted a license for the use of inclisiran (Leqvio) as a treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidaemia in adult patients.

Celltrion Healthcare has announced that EMA's CHMP has issued a positive opinion for the marketing authorization of CT-P17—an adalimumab biosimilar.

The Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (VMIC) has chosen Lonza’s MODA-EM solution for the digitalization of its microbiology quality control operations.

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) have published a joint strategy for medicines regulation in Europe over the next five years.

The European Medicines Agency has launched a full investigation into a cyberattack.

Pfizer-BioNTech details its case for Emergency Use Authorization for "highly effective" COVID-19 vaccine.

The product is being recalled because of Burkholderia cepecia contamination.

The new guidance document is intended to minimize medication errors and avoid violations of the FD&C Act.

The agency published guidance on how sponsors of combination products can obtain feedback from FDA on scientific and regulatory concerns.

Honeywell’s project team has remotely and efficiently migrated Richter Gedeon’s process control system with limited onsite staffing and resources.

The collaboration addresses the need for risk mitigation plans in cell therapies.

Janssen announces rolling submissions for its COVID-19 vaccine with Health Canada and EMA.

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed more pharmaceutical companies and regulators to use new technologies for remote quality audits and inspections.

Industry should improve the standards on application of risk management tools in light of the cases of nitrosamine impurities.

USP is preparing for 2021 while also supporting the development of vaccines and treatments for COVID-19.

The European Pharmacopoeia is preparing for 2021 while also supporting the industry to develop vaccines and treatments for COVID-19.

Manufacturers and regulators accelerate R&D and production of new vaccines and therapies.

The success of virtual GMP inspections performed during the pandemic may lead to more flexible opportunities in the future.

After a difficult year, bio/pharma science delivers promising results.

Virtual audits, virtual training, and more robust quality agreements may become positive impacts on the industry, says Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates.

A holistic approach to validation and quality assurance is essential.

FDA granted fast track designation for AB201, a small recombinant protein that is a potent, selective inhibitor of tissue factor, for the potential treatment of COVID-19.