December 31, 2009 is 385 days away. Why is this significant? European regulatory authorities are targeting January 1, 2010 for all national Competent Authorities(NCA) to accept eCTD-only submissions for marketing applications. In addition, for Sponsor organizations already filing eCTD submission in Europe, version 1.3 of the EU Module 1 specification for eCTD submissions is effective January 1, 2009. The EU Module 1 specification was revised in May 2008 to include section 1.10, Paediatric Information.
With the multiple filing procedures in Europe, the eCTD presents many interesting challenges. Which filing procedure is most appropriate? Should a Sponsor file individual submissions or combined submissions for the Reference Member State(RMS) and the Concerned Member States(CMS)? Which countries accept eCTD-only submissions, eCTD with a paper copy of one or more modules, or non-eCTD Submissions(NeeS)?
Now is the time for Sponsor organizations to recognize the true value of the eCTD for global regulatory submissions.
Electronic Submissions in Europe – eCTD and non-eCTD Submissions (NeeS)is being presented by Gina A. Ross, Director, Managing Consultant, Regulatory Publishing Services, with Beckloff Associates and airs Tuesday, January 20th 2009. For more details or to register, please visit our site www.fxconferences.com
