Advice on orphan status and clinical advice (advice on the clinical development strategy or clinical data required for the clinical evaluation)

Overview The European Medicines Agency (EMA) provides expert advice to support the development and evaluation of orphan medical devices, including guidance on orphan status and clinical requirements. Key Points Applies…

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Meeting highlights from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) 23-26 February 2026

Date of Publication: 27-Feb-2026 INTELLIGENCE OVERVIEW:Agency: EMAThe European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published its latest Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) meeting highlights, detailing positive opinions and key…

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FDA Draft Guidance on Certification Process for Designated Medical Gases (February 2026)

Date of Publication: 11-Feb-2026 INTELLIGENCE OVERVIEWAgency: US FDAThe FDA has issued a revised Draft Guidance (Revision 2) outlining the updated certification process for Designated Medical Gases (DMGs) under 21 CFR…

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FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization to Address New World Screwworm in Cattle

Date of Publication: 05-Feb-2026 INTELLIGENCE OVERVIEW The U.S. FDA has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to support efforts against the New World screwworm outbreak affecting cattle. The authorization enables…

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EMA Updates Data Protection Framework for EudraVigilance

Date of Publication (Latest update): 05-Feb-2026 INTELLIGENCE OVERVIEW The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published an updated data protection notice for EudraVigilance (Human), clarifying how personal data are processed within…

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CHMP Positive Opinion for Zynyz (Retifanlimab)

Date of Publication: 30-01-2026 INTELLIGENCE OVERVIEW Agency: European Medicines Agency (EMA)Product:  Incyte Biosciences Distribution B.V. - Zynyz (Retifanlimab)Indication: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)Status: Positive CHMP opinion Industry Impact This decision…

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Guidance on Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Software: Industry Impact

Date of Publication: 29-Jan-2026 INTELLIGENCE OVERVIEW Agency: US FDA Regulatory authorities have issued updated guidance on Clinical Decision Support (CDS) software, clarifying how such tools are regulated when used to support healthcare…

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EMA Reflection Paper on Non-Mutagenic Impurities: Industry Impact

Date of Publication: 02-02-2026 INTELLIGENCE OVERVIEW Agency: European Medicines Agency (EMA) The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published a reflection paper on the qualification of non-mutagenic impurities, providing scientific guidance on…

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EMA Draft Reflection Paper on Qualification of Non-Mutagenic Impurities: Industry Impact

Date of Publication: 30-01-2026 INTELLIGENCE OVERVIEW Agency: European Medicines Agency (EMA) The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has released a draft reflection paper outlining scientific principles for the qualification and control of…

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