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Welcome to the March 2026 edition of our Regulatory Affairs Newsletter.

In this issue, we share an overview of the most relevant regulatory developments from recent weeks. You will also find a summary of the latest Online Pharma FORUM webcast on the transformational impact of AI on regulatory work.

If you have any requests or suggestions, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
Editorial
News from ICH
News from HMA
News from European Commission
News from EMA
News from CMDh
News from BfArM/PEI
Monthly reports
Editorial

Online Pharma FORUM – AI in Regulatory Affairs

On 26 February 2026, Dr Barbara Müller-Jakic, Head of Regulatory Affairs DACH at Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH, presented in a webcast of the Online Pharma FORUM how artificial intelligence is transforming regulatory work.
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If you would like to learn more about how you can use AI to transform your regulatory work, the following seminars may be of interest to you:

Künstliche Intelligenz in Drug Regulatory Affairs (German)


AI in Regulatory Writing – 17 June 2026

News from ICH
The ICH M15 Guideline "General Principles for Model-informed Drug Development" has been adopted and will now enter the implementation phase.
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ICH has published the "Implementation Guide for Electronic Transmission of Individual Case Safety Reports, Module III for ICH Guideline E2B(R3)" one of a series of guidelines concerning Clinical Safety Data Management.
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The period for public consultation to Draft Guideline for Extractables and Leachables ICH Q3E ended for all countries/regions involved.
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Regulatory chair, Dr Katrin Buss (EC, Europe), and Samo Kuzmič Lead Project Manager, Global Development Center of Excellence for Extractables & Leachables, Sandoz Kek d.d. will equip you to navigate today's E&L regulatory landscape while anticipating tomorrow's guideline(s) (harmonisation between ICH Q3E and FDA USP E&L Chapters + BPOG): Extractables & Leachables: Current CMC requirements in light of the upcoming ICH Q3E, 17 September 2026.
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PharmaFORUM Webcast International - More information >>


News from HMA
New information on biologicals has been published in the Q&A section (February 2026).
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In case you desire a compact overview with a focus on the development, the production and the analytics of biopharmaceuticals, you shouldn’t miss the English-language course “Biopharmaceuticals” – 8-10 June 2026.
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News from European Commission
The EC has launched a call for members of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). The deadline for online applications is 31 May 2026.
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News from EMA
The ACT EU initiative, jointly run by the EC, EMA and HMA, is publishing new draft guidance on the conduct of clinical trials during public health emergencies. This draft guidance document is open for public consultation until 30 April 2026.
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EMA has published a 3-year work plan for the clinical domain.
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EMA just published a Horizon Scanning Short Report: Review of AI/ML applications in medicines lifecycle.
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EMA published a concept paper "on the development of a reflection paper on the non-clinical development and evaluation of microbiome-based medicinal products". It can be commented on by 30 April 2026.
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EMA published a concept paper "on the revision of the guidelines on Good Manufacturing Practice for medicinal products - Annex 15 - Qualification and Validation". It can be commented on by 9 April 2026.
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During the German-language course "Update: Methodenvalidierung & Transfer analytischer Methoden" – 22 April 2026, you will receive a general overview on the regulatory framework including the status of current guideline revisions.
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News from CMDh
CMDh hast published the summary report on the CMDh Multi-annual Workplan to 2025.
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News from BfArM/PEI
The Bulletin on drug safety, issue 1 will be published by the end of Q-1-2026.
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Monthly reports
PRAC
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CHMP
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CMDh
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CVMP
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Kind regards,

Jean-Marie Bayhurst
Your contact for
Regulatory Affairs (Human)
+49 6221 500-685
Dr C. Michaela Gottwald
Your contact for
Regulatory Affairs (Veterinary)
+49 6221 500-610
Dr Birgit Wessels
Your contact for
CMC
+49 6221 500-652


Verena Planitz
Your contact for
Global Regulatory Affairs
+49 6221 500-655

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