EMA GMP/GDP Inspectors WG releases its 2024 -2026 Work Plan

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The EMA's GMDP (GMP/GDP) Inspectors Working Group has released its 2024 -2026 Work Plan.

The document sets the priorities of the WG, split into strategic goals, tactical goals, operational/product-specific goals and lessons learned on nitrosamines.

In particular, the documents lists in the section 2.1 the guidelines-related activities for the upcoming years (non-exhaustive list):

Guideline Target date Comments
GMP Guide: Chapter 4 (Documentation) 

Q1 2026

  • To provide the European Commission with a final text for the amended chapter in order to assure data integrity in the context of GMP. This would be in parallel with similar consideration of Annex 11 (Computerised Systems).
  • To work with GCP IWG, GLP IWG and PhV IWG on this topic. 
GMP Guide: Annex 11 (Computerised Systems)  Q1 2026 
  • To provide the European Commission with a final text for the amended annex in order to assure data integrity in the context of GMP. This would be in parallel with similar consideration of Chapter 4 (Documentation). 
  • To work with GCP IWG, GLP IWG and PhV IWG on this topic.
Guidelines on Good Manufacturing Practice specific to Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products  Q4 2026 
  • Review the Guidelines in collaboration with CAT and the European Commission following the publication of a new regulation on standards of quality and safety for substances of human origin intended for human application and need to update legal references and definitions.
  • Review the Guidelines in the light of new Annex 1 Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal Products and consider whether any updates are necessary. 
GMP Guide: Annex 15 Qualification and Validation  Q4 2025  To provide the European Commission with a final text for an amended Annex 15 in the context of new technology in facilities, products and processes and following up on LLE recommendations, and extend the scope to APIs. 
GMP Guide: Annex 16 Certification by a Qualified Person and Batch Release  Q4 2025  To provide the European Commission with a final text for an amended Annex 16 following up on LLE recommendations. 
GMP and Marketing Authorisation Holders Q4 2025  To revise the paper in line with recommendations from the Nitrosamines LLE, to strengthen guidance for MAHs in terms of having adequate quality agreement with manufactures
ICH Q12: Lifecycle management Q4 2025  To support the EU members of the Expert Working Group (EWG) in developing the training materials on the guideline with particular emphasis on GMP inspection and Pharmaceutical Quality System aspects, in liaison with PIC/S initiative. 

 

For more details, please refer to th below link.

 

Reference link: 3-year work plan for the Inspectors Working Group

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