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Sponsor BIMO Warning Letter – What is a Drug?

10/08/2025

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On April 30th, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter and Form FDA 483 to the sponsor of a clinical investigation as the result of a Bioresearch Monitoring Program (BIMO) inspection. 40 participants were enrolled in the study and took the investigational product that the sponsor claims was to help individuals with sleeping disorders without submitting an Investigational New Drug (IND) application.

Sponsor BIMO Warning Letter – What is a Drug?
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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.   

The EU’s CTR and CTIS is Now in Full Effect
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Did You Catch the Update to the FDA’s IRB BIMO ...

09/09/2025

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On April 4th, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated their Institutional Review Board (IRB) Guidance Manual, part of the Bioresearch Monitoring (BIMO) Compliance Program. Staying up to date with these sorts of regulatory updates will help better prepare for inspections and give IRBs a chance to update any relevant protocols or policies that may not be compliant with these new changes.

Did You Catch the Update to the FDA’s IRB BIMO Manual?
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The Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher ...

08/26/2025

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On June 17th, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) introduced its Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNVP) pilot program to accelerate development of select drugs or biologics from companies that are supporting U.S. national interests and are aligned with U.S. national health priorities.

The Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher Pilot Program
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EMA Releases Guidelines on Inclusion of ...

08/11/2025

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On June 4, 2025 the European Medicines Agency (EMA) posted a guideline titled: ICH E21 Guideline on inclusion of pregnant and breastfeeding individuals in clinical trials. Individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding make up a significant portion of the world’s population, however, the European Union (EU) reports that less than 0.4% of clinical trials currently submitted to the EU include pregnant people and only 0.1% include lactating individuals. This guideline highlights the importance of including these individuals as well as the steps that should be taken in order to ensure their safety during a trial.  

EMA Releases Guidelines on Inclusion of Pregnant and Breastfeeding Individuals in Clinical Trials

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ICH E6(R3) Annex 2 Draft Version is Now Available!

ICH E6(R3) Annex 2 Draft Version is Now Available!

12/23/2024

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On November 6th, 2024, the International Council of Harmonization (ICH) published the draft version of ICH E6(R3) Annex 2, a long awaited update to the good clinical practice (GCP) section of the ICH Harmonized Guidelines.

Updated EMA GCP FAQ Guidance: Medical Records Inspection

6/22/2021

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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) Good Clinical Practice Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) webpage offers guidance on GCP and is updated regularly as additional questions are received. A recently added question with answer regards the inspection of study participants’ medical records by regulatory authorities in the EU.

Question 15: “Do GCP inspectors from regulatory authorities of an EU/EEA Member State have the authority to inspect trial participants’ medical records and other data, even if there is no statement in the ICF establishing that trial participants consent to the review of their medical records and other personal data by EU inspectors?”

New EMA Guidance: Quality Management of Electronic Systems

9/08/2020

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On April 7, 2020, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) released a Notice to sponsors on validation and qualification of computerized systems used in clinical trials. This guidance is applicable for clinical trials conducted in the EU and clarifies that even though a sponsor may delegate all or part of clinical trial activities out to a company, the ultimate responsibility for validation of software tools or electronic systems remains with the sponsor. This guidance also clarifies that most vendors focus on system security of the participant’s personal data, but they lack a focus on how an electronic system used in a clinical trial must comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the documentation principles of ALCOA+.

Live Webinar Risk Mitigation Changes with ICH E6(R3) and E8(R1) August 25th

8/18/2020

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Change is coming again. Expected updates to ICH GCP E6(R2) and ICH E8 support the agility and adaptability we need to reach the levels of study design, management, and conduct closest to the data and subjects. Taking these theoretical concepts into flexible, reliable, and accountable practices is the next step in more effective trials.

How Can We Work Together to Monitor Quality Source Data Amid COVID-19 Restrictions? Webinar

3/19/2020

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In the rapidly changing environment of COVID-19 restrictions, how can monitors and investigators ensure subjects and their personal health information remain protected and data remains high-quality? The ongoing challenge of site closures, travel restrictions, and social distancing has many unsure of how to proceed.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a finalized guidance document for conducting clinical trials during the COVID-19 pandemic. It clarifies…