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Regulator

EMA

Monitor European Medicines Agency pharmacovigilance and regulatory intelligence: PRAC signal assessments, EudraVigilance monitoring expectations under EU GVP, product information updates, and centrally authorised product safety actions. Each briefing maps EMA developments to workflows such as signal validation, label governance, and QPPV oversight.

26 updates · Sorted by impact priority

publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Jul 21, 2026

Mandatory Use of PLM Portal eAF for CAP Variations

Urgency: High

Marketing authorization holders must transition to the updated PLM Portal eAF by the mandatory deadline of September 1, 2026, ensuring correct submission of variations, particularly those related to pharmacovigilance.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Form
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union / European Economic Area · Updated Jul 29, 2026

Update to the List of European Union Reference Dates and PSUR Submission Frequencies

Urgency: High

Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) must update their global submission calendars in accordance with the new EURD submission frequencies and ensure compliance with the updated requirements to avoid regulatory consequences.

Country ComplianceInspection ReadinessRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Quality Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulatory list
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Jul 24, 2026

Revision of Guideline on Pharmaceutical Fixed Combination Products

Urgency: High

Regulatory Affairs teams must review the proposed data requirements and prepare for more rigorous documentation in registration applications and post-market monitoring.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, Labeling Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Consultation
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · EU · Updated Jul 22, 2026

Release of CTIS Training Module 18: How to create and submit an annual safety report (ASR)

Urgency: High

Clinical trial sponsors must update their internal SOPs for safety reporting and ensure staff are trained on the new submission steps for ASRs through the CTIS platform.

ICSRCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Process Change / Guidance
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Jun 12, 2026

Product Management Service (PMS) public API beta release - Technical registration requirements

Urgency: High

MAHs and technical teams must review the revised API registration requirements and implement necessary system updates to comply by the established timelines.

Country ComplianceICSRRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Technical Guidance
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Jun 5, 2026

EMA Updates Acceptable Intake Levels for Nitrosamine Impurities in Human Medicines

Urgency: High

Manufacturers must verify that their products meet the newly established acceptable intake levels for nitrosamines and implement necessary quality control measures to keep impurities within limits.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulatory Update
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Jun 5, 2026

Ixchiq (Chikungunya vaccine (live)) - Safety measures following PRAC review

Urgency: High

Update product information and guidance for use in elderly populations for Ixchiq; ensure compliance with PRAC recommendations.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: PRAC recommendation
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publicEma · Updated May 22, 2026

MHRA reiterates GxP data integrity spans GVP as Annex 11 evolves

Urgency: High

Ema update requires triage for Local Affiliate Compliance, Vendor Oversight, Inspection Readiness; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Local Affiliate ComplianceVendor OversightQPPV
SOP Impact7 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: QPPV, Local Safety Officer, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: AI/GxP
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publicEMA · European Union · Updated Sep 7, 2026

Co-ordinating good manufacturing practice (GMP) inspections for centrally authorised products

Urgency: High

Ensure all sites listed in marketing authorization applications are ready for inspection upon submission, and adhere to the new timelines for inspection requests and report submissions.

Inspection ReadinessRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Quality Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Latest
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Sep 4, 2026

New EU supply chain to end Visudyne shortage

Urgency: High

Monitor the supply chain developments and prepare to adjust inventory management practices as the end of the shortage approaches.

Signal ManagementSignal Management Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Sep 4, 2026Translated From French

Parenteral iron-containing medicinal products - referral

Urgency: High

Monitor for changes in labeling requirements and risk management strategies as a result of the ongoing review by PRAC.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Sep 4, 2026Translated From French

PRAC 3 September 2026: Starts safety review of injectable iron-containing medicines Image credit: © tadamichi | stock.adobe.com Meeting highlights from the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) 31 August - 3 September 2026 4 September 20

Urgency: High

Signal management teams need to prepare for potential updates in labeling, usage guidelines, and monitoring requirements for injectable iron-containing medicines.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicEMA · European Union · Updated Sep 4, 2026Translated From French

PSUSA/00001345/202512 - periodic safety update report single assessment

Urgency: High

Regulatory intelligence processes must update reporting timelines and workflows to incorporate the new PSUSA findings for exemestane.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Sep 4, 2026

Targeted Signal Management (TSM) for Phenobarbital in Cats and Dogs

Urgency: High

MAHs of products containing phenobarbital must monitor new cases of AHS and submit yearly updates to IRIS. The annual statement submission deadline is set for the end of November each year.

Signal ManagementSignal Management Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Sep 3, 2026

Sponsor guidance: New safety module on the annual safety report

Urgency: High

Sponsors must prepare for training on the new module and transition to its use for ASR submissions while ensuring all trial authorizations align with the timeline.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Sep 3, 2026Translated From French

PSUSA/00000414/202601 - periodic safety update report single assessment

Urgency: High

Regulatory intelligence should be updated to reflect the new PSUSA, and signal management processes may require reviews based on new safety information.

Signal ManagementPV Quality Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: PV Quality Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Sep 2, 2026

Prasugrel Viatris (previously Prasugrel Mylan)

Urgency: High

Ensure that all labeling and safety information reflects the updated product name 'Prasugrel Viatris' instead of 'Prasugrel Mylan'.

LabelingLabeling Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Labeling Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Sep 1, 2026

Expert panel support for breakthrough medical devices: pilot programme

Urgency: High

Manufacturers must now incorporate expert panel feedback into their conformity assessment processes, ensuring timely integration of provided expert advice into their evaluation and regulatory submissions.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Aug 31, 2026

Guidance for industry on implementing Shortage Prevention Plans (SPP)

Urgency: High

MAHs must allocate resources to develop and maintain SPPs, ensuring they meet the new regulatory requirements and are ready for submission within two days upon request in crisis situations.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Latest
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publicEMA · European Union · Updated Aug 28, 2026

PSUSA/00001088/202512 - Safety Update Amendments for Dimenhydrinate

Urgency: High

Implement the updated product information by November 5, 2026, ensuring that all labeling and documentation includes the new warnings and risk profiles.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Aug 28, 2026

PSUSA/00011041/202510 - Periodic Safety Update Report Single Assessment

Urgency: High

The marketing authorization holder must submit amended product information reflecting the new safety guidelines by October 9, 2026, with translations due by August 10, 2026.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Aug 27, 2026

New Restrictions on Antimicrobial Use in Veterinary Medicine

Urgency: High

Veterinary practitioners must now adjust their prescribing practices in accordance with the AMEG guidelines and monitor compliance with the new restrictions as outlined in the EMA's directive.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Aug 24, 2026

Chenodeoxycholic Acid Leadiant Labeling Update

Urgency: High

Annual reviews of new information will be conducted to update the summary, requiring continuous monitoring and data submission in response to findings.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Latest
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publicEMA · European Union · Updated Aug 26, 2026

Start of procedure: Type II Variation - Extension of indication under evaluation by the CHMP (24 July 2026 - 20 August 2026)

Urgency: High

Regulatory Intelligence teams must monitor updates regarding the ongoing CHMP evaluation and potential implications for existing marketing authorizations.

Regulatory Intelligence MonitoringRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Jul 20, 2026

CHMP Draft Agenda for Public Consultation on Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Disease Guidelines

Urgency: High

Sponsors and MAHs must review and align safety data collection and reporting protocols with the newly adopted guidelines while preparing for implementation of PRAC recommendations stemming from this meeting.

Signal ManagementICSRRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Agenda
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Aug 26, 2026

Start of Procedure for Extension of Marketing Authorisation

Urgency: High

Regulatory Intelligence Leads must incorporate the new reporting requirements and deadlines into their monitoring activities for affected products.

Regulatory Intelligence MonitoringRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceLow
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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