Introduction to Regulatory Affairs in the EU

This course focuses on the development of healthcare product regulation in the European Union (EU). It discusses the responsibilities of agencies involved, processes employed and interactions among agencies.

In addition, this course provides a basic understanding of the regulatory requirements for obtaining marketing approval for healthcare products. It covers the various procedures for granting marketing authorization for a medicinal product, including the:

Centralised Procedure

Decentralised Procedure

Mutual Recognition Procedure

National Procedure

Also covered is the process for medical device approvals as performed by Notified Bodies (NBs), who are independent, third parties notified to the European Commission by the national Competent Authorities of the EU Member States. NBs are responsible for carrying out conformity assessment procedures for medical devices.

At a Glance

Target Audience: This course is intended for those new to the regulatory profession or transitioning from a related field, including those employed by healthcare product companies, government regulatory agencies, consulting or law firms and academic research centers.

Learning Level: Basic

Total Length of Course: 1 Hours

RAC Points: 1

Medical Device Certificate Elective

Pharmaceutical Certificate Elective

Enrollment Period: 12 months

Learning Objectives

Describe the origins of the EU regulatory system

Identify the organizations involved in the EU regulatory system

Outline the regulatory processes associated with various healthcare products in the EU

Distinguish between EU processes for region-wide approval and country-specific approval

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