GCP

Annex 2 of ICH E6(R3) Reaches Step Four

Annex 2 of ICH E6(R3) Reaches Step Four

08/11/2026

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On June 3rd, 2026, the International Council of Harmonisation’s final ICH Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) E6(R3) Annex 2 was adopted in step 4 of the ICH formal procedure. A reminder of ICH’s standardized five-step formal procedure of developing, adopting, and implementing of guidelines can be reviewed. 

New Draft Guidance – Responding to FDA Form 483s

New Draft Guidance – Responding to FDA Form 483s

07/23/2026

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On March 9th, 2026, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a draft guidance “Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations at the Conclusion of a Drug CGMP Inspection”. The guidance is intended to assist drug manufacturers of FDA regulated drugs or combination products who choose to respond to an FDA Form 483 Inspectional Observations (483).

Update - ISO 14155 Device GCP 2026 and Clinical Pathway’s New eLearning & Comparison Tool

Update - ISO 14155 Device GCP 2026 and Clinical Pathway’s New eLearning & Comparison Tool

06/07/2026

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In March 2026, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published the fourth edition of ISO 14155:2026, replacing the previous edition from 2020. This is the medical device global reference for GCP conduct that many regulatory authorities recognize. Clinical Pathways offers an ISO 14155 Comparison Tool to support you to do an impact analysis and plan updates to SOPs, templates and tools for your trials.

FDA Releases Final Guidance on ICH E6(R3)

FDA Releases Final Guidance on ICH E6(R3)

02/03/2026

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On September 8th, 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released their final guidance for industry on the ICH E6(R3) Good Clinical Practice (GCP). ICH E6(R3) Principles and Annex 1 were finalized on January 6th, 2025, officially taking over the preceding 2016 ICH E6(R2). Annex 2 is expected to be finalized in early 2026.

The EU’s CTR and CTIS is Now in Full Effect

The EU’s CTR and CTIS is Now in Full Effect

09/22/2025

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On January 31st, 2025, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) reached another major milestone for the implementation of the Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR), the European Union’s (EU) current pharmaceutical legislation. The CTR has updated the many of the CTD policies; promoting communication between trials and regulators, increased transparency between trials and the public, and reducing financial and administrative burdens.