The FDA Law Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

Vanda requested that FDA revoke the approval of Apotex’s and Teva’s generic versions of Hetlioz on the grounds that the generic tasimelteon products did not meet the statutory “same labeling” requirement for generic drugs found in 21 U.S.C. § Vanda’s Hetlioz was, in fact, the first FDA-approved drug product to include braille labeling.

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The FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

We previously blogged on FDA’s September 2022 guidance exempting and excluding specific naloxone transactions (e.g., Participants were allowed to review the DFL and packaging for an “unlimited” period which is not representative of a high-risk scenario.

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The FDA Law Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

eSTAR Templates As we have previously explained in our blog post here , eSTAR is an interactive PDF form designed to assist users in creating “complete” submissions. package labeling is optional). It includes questions about the product, that when answered, reveal additional information that should be supplied with a submission.

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Pharma Marketing Network

AUGUST 9, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore best practices for pharmaceutical companies to navigate the complex landscape of regulatory challenges in marketing. Adhere to Labeling and Packaging Requirements The labeling and packaging of pharmaceutical products are tightly regulated to ensure safety and accurate information.

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The FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The long-awaited final rule, which we last discussed in a July 2023 blog post and have tracked in our March 2023 and March 2022 posts, aims to harmonize quality management system requirements for medical devices with requirements set forth by other regulatory authorities around the world. Notably, Part 820 will look different.

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The FDA Law Blog

MARCH 27, 2023

Such codes need to be placed on device labels and packages to allow devices to be easily identified and tracked throughout their lifecycle, except where the rule provided for an exception or alternative. Devices can have both a UPC code and a UDI on their label and package. Emphasis added.)

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pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Blogs – A company is free to own a blog or engage a blog writer by way of sponsorship or consultancy fees. In the EU and UK, where direct-to-consumer promotion of POMs is prohibited, companies may not sponsor blogs that promote, or could reasonably be expected to promote, such products.

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Roots Analysis

MARCH 1, 2024

Examples of such technologies include DNA Taggants (a unique DNA tag used in the product / packaging that can be scanned using a designated instrument / equipment), invisible printing technologies, digital watermark technologies and hidden markers / print technologies. Such technologies have been shown to have highly secured features.

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The FDA Law Blog

JULY 10, 2023

In this blog post, we will first briefly outline the procedural steps in the 510(k) review process for medical devices. However, the strategy of addressing the AI request presented in the next section of this blog post applies to all three types of 510(k)s. FDA Day (in calendar days) FDA Actions Day 1 FDA receives 510(k) submission.

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The FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Much of the guidance repeats the law and FDA’s previous notices (see e.g., our blog posts here and here ). Specifically, the guidance states that FDA considers overpackaging to be the enclosure of individual drug products that each bear full and complete labeling information required under the FDC Act to allow legal marketing individually.

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Pharma Marketing Network

AUGUST 9, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore best practices for pharmaceutical companies to navigate the complex landscape of regulatory challenges in marketing. Adhere to Labeling and Packaging Requirements The labeling and packaging of pharmaceutical products are tightly regulated to ensure safety and accurate information.

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The FDA Law Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDC Act) requires that all animal foods, like human foods, be safe to eat, produced under sanitary conditions, contain no harmful substances, and be truthfully labeled. AAFCO also publishes model regulations, including model pet food labeling regulations which states may adopt.

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The FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In 2015, FDA issued a Warning Letter to Kind LLC because, among other things, the company labeled products as healthy whereas these products provided more saturated fat per serving than permitted by the regulatory definition. It is focused on the nutrients in the food product rather than on it overall nutritional “quality.”.

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The FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

Specifically, CVM ensures that animal drugs are safe and effective, properly made, and adequately labeled and packaged; food-producing animals only take drugs that would be safe for humans to consume; pet foods and additives are safe; and educates the public, monitors the market, and encourages development of new animal health products.

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ISPE

MARCH 28, 2023

Thanks to the clinical supply chain service companies' years of industry development and operation, there are new developments in global supply chain layout, ultra-low temperature storage and distribution management breakthroughs, and growing packaging and labeling capabilities.

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ISPE

MARCH 28, 2023

2022 ISPE China Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Summit Trudy Patterson Tue, 03/28/2023 - 09:24 iSpeak Blog iSpeak 2022 ISPE China Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Summit 28 March 2023 On 17 December 2022, more than 100 people from all over the world gathered online for the 2022 ISPE China Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Summit.

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Roots Analysis

APRIL 15, 2024

Additionally, the fill finish manufacturing of biologics is a critical step in the production of biopharmaceuticals as it requires well-equipped facilities with adequate sterile filling and packaging lines to ensure sterility of the product while filling into the final containers.

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The FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Food and Drug Administration – labeled an “Official Action Indicated” classification – is generally devastating for the facility, not least because it can stall FDA approval of applications to market drugs manufactured at the facility. By Douglas B. Farquhar — A drug manufacturer’s bad post-inspection grade from the U.S.

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The FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The guidance describes elements that would be required of VCS bodies for recognition of standards they adopt: openness (with meaningful opportunities to participate), balance (broad range of stakeholders), due process, an appeals process, and consensus.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 29, 2022

I was inspired to write this blog after the September 2020 Cameron Peak fires in Colorado. Perhaps more concerning, of the 133 different VOCs found across all tested products, only one, ethanol, was actually listed on any label! (13, For sunscreens and other over-the-counter drugs, fragrances must be identified on the label.

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The FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As justification, the governors argued that state-regulated cannabis would require age verification, packaging and labeling standards, testing and warning symbols or statements, and allow for tracking products from seed to sale.

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The FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 20, 2025

Gaulkin & Ritte van Laack Readers of this blog likely are familiar with the ongoing, often contentious battle over the labeling of plant-based foods (see, e.g., here , here , and here ). non-standardized foods), their labeling must bear the common or usual name of the food, if such a name exists. By Sophia R.

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The FDA Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2025

Encouraging Transparency : FDA is working closely with manufacturers to ensure clearer labeling and increased transparency regarding ingredients and nutritional information on formula packaging.

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