Commission Delays EU GMP Guide For Advanced Therapies To Address Inspectorates’ Concerns

The finalization of the EU GMP guideline for advanced therapy medicinal products has been pushed back as the European Commission is trying to address concerns raised by a group representing the world's leading pharmaceutical inspectorates. While the industry is disappointed with the delay, it supports the Commission’s efforts to secure consensus on this key guideline.

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European Commission Is Trying To Resolve Concerns About Its GMP Guide For ATMPs • Source: Shutterstock

The European Commission says it has made “good progress” on resolving concerns raised by regulatory authorities participating in the international Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S), and some other stakeholders, about its draft guideline on good manufacturing practice requirements for advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs).

The guideline – which is eagerly awaited by the pharmaceutical industry – was initially due to be finalized on April...

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