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Regulatory Changes in Pharmacovigilance Data Management Following EMA's ISG Meeting

The 17th Industry Standing Group (ISG) meeting discussed significant updates affecting the management and exchange of pharmacovigilance data, including signal management and electronic reporting.

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Urgency: HighConfidence: high

What changed

EMA announced procedural and technical changes affecting how MAHs manage and exchange pharmacovigilance data, specifically regarding signal management and electronic reporting through EMA platforms, as discussed during the ISG meeting on June 29, 2026.

Why it matters

These changes are foundational for improving the efficiency of regulatory submissions and enhancing the quality of pharmacovigilance data exchanged between stakeholders.

Action needed

MAHs must align their workflows to accommodate the updated requirements for signal management and ICSR submissions as per the discussions in the ISG meeting.

Relevant for
Regulatory Intelligence LeadSignal Management Lead
Processes impacted
Signal ManagementICSR
Owner

Regulatory Intelligence Lead

Review cadence

quarterly

Policy change details

Document type
Consultation / Forum
Policy status
consultation
Publication date
2026-06-29
Policy change
A stakeholder meeting to discuss ongoing regulatory digitalisation, SPOR data implementation, and system updates affecting procedural interactions.

Key changes

Updates on the IRIS system and SPOR (Substance, Product, Organisation, and Referential data) implementation, which are foundational for regulatory submissions in the EU.

Affected workflows

Signal ManagementICSR

Responsible groups

PV OperationsITData ManagementRegulatory Affairs

PV impact

Procedural and technical changes discussed impact how MAHs manage and exchange pharmacovigilance data, including signal management and electronic reporting through EMA platforms.

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Source document details

Exact policy details

Meeting Date and Time
29 June 2026; 09:30-13:10 CEST
Applies to: All stakeholders involved in the ISG meeting
Agenda – 17th Industry Standing Group (ISG) meeting · p. 1 · High · Source
Chairperson
Juan Garcia Burgos
Applies to: Participants of the ISG meeting
Chair: Juan Garcia Burgos, Head of Public and Stakeholder Engagement Department · p. 1 · High · Source
Revised Pharmaceutical Legislation Update
Implementation of revised pharmaceutical legislation
Applies to: Stakeholders involved in pharmaceutical regulation
Update from the EMA on the implementation of the revised pharmaceutical legislation · p. 1 · High · Source
ePI Vaccine Roll-out
Planned for Q4 2026
Applies to: All stakeholders involved in vaccine distribution and monitoring
Roll-out ePI vaccine Q4 2026 · p. 1 · High · Source

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Evidence and confidence

Confidence: highSource updated: Jun 29, 2026

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Practical implication

MAHs must align their workflows to accommodate the updated requirements for signal management and ICSR submissions as per the discussions in the ISG meeting.

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) held its 17th ISG meeting, focusing on updates to the IRIS system, SPOR data implementation, and procedural changes that will impact marketing authorization holders (MAHs) regarding pharmacovigilance data management. Changes include updated requirements for signal management and ICSR processes.

What changed: EMA announced procedural and technical changes affecting how MAHs manage and exchange pharmacovigilance data, specifically regarding signal management and electronic reporting through EMA platforms, as discussed during the ISG meeting on June 29, 2026.

Why it matters: These changes are foundational for improving the efficiency of regulatory submissions and enhancing the quality of pharmacovigilance data exchanged between stakeholders.

Practical implication: MAHs must align their workflows to accommodate the updated requirements for signal management and ICSR submissions as per the discussions in the ISG meeting.

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