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USFDA structured product labeling update – June 2020

In month of June 2020, USFDA updated header of Structured Product Labeling (SPL) XML: Updated xml-stylesheet reference Updated the schemaLocation of the urn:hl7-org:v3 namespace     Error during the Pragmatic SPL Data Validation with old header: There must be an xml-stylesheet…

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Current eCTD Implementation Status

World-wide Health Authorities continuously updating requirements and standards for electronic submission, so it much necessary to keep updated your self with current specifications to make eCTD submission 100% error free and compliant. Current eCTD Module 1 Specification, DTD, and Validation…

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Health Canada Updated Specifications for eCTD Validation Criteria V4.4

Since June 2016, Health Canada has been providing the Validation Reports only for regulatory transactions that failed validation. Sponsors are expected to validate their eCTD regulatory transactions and correct any warning(s) and error(s) before sending them to Health Canada. Although…

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SWISSmedic update M1 Specification (v1.4) and eCTD Validation Criteria (v1.4)

On 01 January 2019 the new SWISSmedic update Module 1 Specification for eCTD v1.4 is implemented. Both versions (v1.3 and v1.4) will be valid for a half-year period from 01 January 2019 to 30 June 2019. As from 01 July…

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US FDA Updated Specifications for eCTD Validation Criteria V3.8

FDA has updated the guideline for Specifications for eCTD Validation Criteria (V3.8). In this version FDA updated; Descriptions of the eCTD Validation Criteria of Error Codes 1734, 1735, and 1736 which support the Study Data Technical Conformance Guide

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US FDA Extended eCTD Deadline for Type III DMFs (Packaging...

Again, FDA has updated the Providing Regulatory Submissions in Electronic Format guideline. Now, the requirement to submit DMF Type III (Packaging Material) electronically (in eCTD format only) become effective 60 months after May 5, 2015 (May 5, 2020). For DMF…

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Health Canada Updated Validation rules for non-eCTD electronic-only format (V4.4)

These Validation rules build on the information provided in Preparation of Regulatory Activities in “Non-eCTD Electronic-Only” format guideline. The revised rules assist stakeholders in the preparation of regulatory transactions in Non-eCTD format. It is important for sponsors to ensure that…

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Health Canada updated notice for Mandatory use of eCTD Format

Health Canada has updated the timeline for Mandatory Use of eCTD Format for Types of Regulatory Activity. From since 2004, Health Canada is accepting regulatory activities in eCTD format. As of December 2018, 93 percent of regulatory activities (Part C,…

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Planned eCTD Implementation in Singapore

Singapore HAS (Health Sciences Authority) plans to commence the development phase in 2019 in order to allow eCTD submissions by the end of 2020. eCTD will start with new original marketing applications (NDAs and GDAs). eCTD submissions will be voluntary…

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US FDA Updated eCTD Module 1 Specifications Version 2.4

FDA has updated the guideline for module 1 specifications version from v2.3 to v2.4. Summary of Changes for Version 2.4 Added eCTD Submission Type ‘REMS Supplement’. The updated sections are listed below: ‘REMS Supplement’ added in Submission Types and Description…

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