Are you ready to implement the revised variations categories guidance? As of today (15th January 2026) they are to be used for any variation procedure submitted in the EU and UK : EU – New Variations Guidelines in the EC’s Official Journal Regulation (EU) 2024/1701 of 11 March 2024, amending Regulation (EC) No 1234/2008 was […]
The Soroptimist Ireland Girls’ Public Speaking Competition has been running for over 40 years. On 6th November 2025, European Regulatory Affairs Limited (ERA) had the honour of sponsoring, again, the local heat in Dungarvan. The Competition is a three-stage event with local and regional heats leading to a national final. The participants present […]
With growing experience and coverage of the biosimilar market, regulatory strategies must evolve to balance scientific rigor with the need for efficient development. One of the currently most debated topics in the biosimilar arena is the potential waiver for traditional efficacy and safety studies, a move that could significantly reduce development timelines and costs. This […]
This session focused on the regulatory implications and readiness strategies for the implementation of electronic Product Information (ePI) based on the HL7 FHIR® standard. As outlined in the EU pharmaceutical strategy and reinforced by EMA’s digital initiatives, the structured, interoperable ePI format will play a critical role in improving the accessibility, reliability, and lifecycle management […]
This session explored the transformative role of Digital tools including Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) processes within the pharmaceutical industry. As AI technologies continue to advance, their integration into CMC activities offers exciting opportunities to streamline development, optimize manufacturing, and improve regulatory decision-making. Points to note: The Quality Innovation Group […]
This session looked into opportunities and challenges with application procedures when performing a combined clinical trial in Europe, that involves a medicinal product and an in vitro diagnostic (IVD), or companion diagnostic (CDx) and/or a medical device (MD) component. The clinical trial application for the medicinal product is submitted under the Clinical Trial Regulation (CTR) […]
The EU variation Regulation was updated in March 2024 and the new Detailed guideline for classification of variations [last dated from 2008, last update 2013] was published this month. Nevertheless, this is the first step, limited by the current legislation, and a second step is awaited after the new EU general pharmaceutical regulation is in […]
Artificial Intelligence has already been a hot topic in numerous workshops, conferences, symposia and more in the past years. This session focused on questions such as: How is it actually being applied in pharmaceutical development and regulation? Where has it made the most impact in the field? The session put aside the high-level discussions on […]
This session explored key elements of the EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation (GPL) that aim to foster innovation and accelerate patient access to new treatments. Key focus included Platform Technology approaches and Regulatory Sandboxes. By bringing together perspectives from patients, regulators, legislators, academia and industry, the discussion highlighted how these regulatory tools can support cutting-edge pharmaceutical […]
When European Regulatory Affairs was founded in 2020, it began with a simple mission: Taking your Medicine to the next level. We have grown into a thriving company with a strong presence in the Pharmaceutical Industry. The past five years have been filled with learning, evolution and hard work. ERA has consistently prioritised innovation, customer […]
Following on from our News Article: “You need to apply Type IA Annual Reporting in the EU in 2025” we can further advise that the MHRA has also adopted the EU changes in relation to Type IA variations for UK products. This means that the MHRA do also require the submission of Annual Updates […]
The Type IA Annual Update, also known as the “Annual report”, is a single submission of all the Type IA variations (not requiring immediate notification) which have been implemented during the previous twelve months. The Annual report should be submitted as close to 12-month deadline as possible, but ultimately no earlier than 9 months and […]
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