Pharmaceutical market regulatory authorities, expecting remote inspections to continue with an important role even after COVID-19 pandemic-related travel restrictions have ended, have launched efforts to develop a globally acceptable approach to how these should be undertaken.
Global Pharma Industry Regulators Seek Unified Approach To Remote Inspections
Remote inspections are here to stay, and global regulators are aligning efforts to develop consensus on how these should be conducted.

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