Labeling and packaging are the two (2) important stages in the product lifecycle. They allow the consumers to know more about the product and understand its appropriate usage. From a manufacturer’s point of view, correct labeling helps in achieving compliance with the Regulatory bodies, defining the quality and providing statutory warnings to consumers.
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May 19, 2021 Pharmaceutical, Regulatory LabelingThe Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia has published guidance on TGO 91 and 92 on March 23, 2021 in order to assist sponsors and producers of medicines in complying with the Australian latest labeling standards.
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February 5, 2021 Food and Food Supplements, Regulatory LabelingAs you may know, January 1, 2021, has called off the 11-month long post-Brexit transition period. This also marked the deadline for the United Kingdom (UK) based food and beverages manufacturers to implement their product labeling changes.
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December 9, 2020 Medical Devices, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Labelinge-labeling plays a critical role in the medical devices industry, as it ensures to improve operational efficiency, maintain brand consistency, obtain compliance and support business growth. Hence, the device industry is moving towards adopting end-to-end e-labeling life cycle procedures, starting from label content creation to review and approvals.
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October 22, 2020 Regulatory Labeling, Regulatory AffairsOn July 16, 2020, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) revised the labeling standards for food products in the country. To do so, the CAA appointed a study group to discuss the current labeling system and make necessary changes in it. These changes aim to strengthen the labeling standards for food products in Japan, while streamlining their safe distribution.
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October 22, 2020 Food and Food Supplements, Regulatory Labeling, Regulatory AffairsTo strengthen the safety of food supplements in South Korea, in July 2020, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) proposed to add “Precautions for Use” warnings to the label of food products. The proposed changes are applicable to food products with nine categories of ingredients.
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October 12, 2020 Food and Food Supplements, Regulatory Labeling, Regulatory AffairsOn August 12, 2020, the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) released a final rule for the labeling of food products falling under the category of fermented and hydrolyzed food.
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COVID-19 Regulatory Flexibility - HPRA Publishes Updated Implementation Time for Labels and Leaflets
September 16, 2020 Regulatory Labeling, Regulatory AffairsHealth Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) of Ireland has released a temporary measure to extend the permitted implementation time for labeling and/or package leaflet updates from six to nine months. It is a temporary decision, implemented to ensure the availability of medicines in Ireland during pandemic.
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February 28, 2020 Regulatory Labeling, Regulatory AffairsThe pharmaceutical supply chains are highly complex, with multiple stakeholders like manufacturers, suppliers, technology providers, packaging partners, and retailers obliged to maintain the Regulatory standards for quality, safety, and procedural accuracy throughout the product lifecycle.
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February 28, 2020 Regulatory Artwork Services, Medical Devices, Regulatory Labeling, Regulatory AffairsTo ensure high standards of quality and safety for medical devices being produced or supplied, the European Union (EU) has released a new Medical Device Regulation (MDR) in May 2017. As the transition period for medical device manufacturers will come to an end from May 26th, 2021, organizations must relook at implementing compliant processes and procedures accordingly.