PV Bulletin

SEND Format Requirement for New Authorisation Applications in Switzerland

From 15 June 2026, submission of non-clinical study data in SEND format is mandatory for new authorisation applications for human medicinal products with new active substances (NAS).

PV Impact Brief

Urgency: HighConfidence: high

What changed

Mandatory submission of non-clinical study data in SEND format is established for new authorisation applications for NAS, effective 15 June 2026.

Why it matters

This change aims to standardize the initial safety data submitted in marketing authorisation dossiers, facilitating faster safety reviews and aligning with global standards such as those from the FDA and PMDA.

Action needed

Ensure all relevant teams are prepared to transition to the mandatory SEND format for data submissions by the effective date of 15 June 2026.

Relevant for
Regulatory Intelligence LeadQPPV
Processes impacted
Country Compliance
Owner

Regulatory Intelligence Lead

Review cadence

Review before 2026-06-15.

Policy change details

Document type
Notice
Policy status
effective
Publication date
2026-06-15
Effective date
2026-06-15
Policy change
From 15 June 2026, the submission of non-clinical study data in SEND (Standard for Exchange of Nonclinical Data) format is mandatory for all new authorisation applications for human medicinal products with new active substances (NAS).

Key changes

Mandatory use of SEND format for non-clinical safety data in marketing authorisation dossiers.

Affected workflows

Country Compliance

Responsible groups

Regulatory AffairsSafety ReportingPre-clinical Safety

PV impact

Ensures that initial safety data submitted in dossiers is standardized, facilitating faster safety reviews and alignment with global standards (FDA/PMDA). Affects the preparation of the clinical trial and marketing application dossiers.

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Source document details

Exact policy details

Mandatory submission of SEND format
Mandatory
Applies to: Applies to new authorisation applications for human medicinal products with new active substances if submission to the FDA is planned or has already been made.
From 15 June 2026, submission of non-clinical study data in SEND format will be mandatory. · p. 1 · Medium · Source
Effective date of SEND submission requirement
15 June 2026
Applies to: Effective from this date for applicable submissions.
From 15 June 2026, submission of non-clinical study data in SEND format will be mandatory. · p. 1 · Medium · Source

Evidence and confidence

Confidence: highSource updated: Jun 15, 2026

Full briefing

Practical implication

Ensure all relevant teams are prepared to transition to the mandatory SEND format for data submissions by the effective date of 15 June 2026.

Swissmedic has announced that beginning on 15 June 2026, it will be mandatory to submit non-clinical study data in SEND format for new authorisation applications concerning human medicinal products with new active substances, particularly if submission to the FDA is planned or has already been made.

What changed: Mandatory submission of non-clinical study data in SEND format is established for new authorisation applications for NAS, effective 15 June 2026.

Why it matters: This change aims to standardize the initial safety data submitted in marketing authorisation dossiers, facilitating faster safety reviews and aligning with global standards such as those from the FDA and PMDA.

Practical implication: Ensure all relevant teams are prepared to transition to the mandatory SEND format for data submissions by the effective date of 15 June 2026.

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