Introducing the Journal of Regulatory Affairs
Today, the Journal of Regulatory Affairs debuts as RAPS’ member-exclusive publication, bringing you in-depth, evidence-based articles on emerging issues in the global regulatory landscape.
The first issue of the Journal of Regulatory Affairs is available now, and includes articles on postmarket innovation with PCCPs, CMC for cellular and gene therapy regulation in the EU and US, and the 2025 Chinese Pharmacopoeia, among others. RAPS will publish the journal every other month, along with online-only articles during the intervening periods. The new publication replaces RF Quarterly, the moniker under which RAPS published peer-reviewed articles from 2021 to 2025.
“Throughout the history of our profession, RAPS members have demonstrated a commitment to sharing their knowledge to help each other navigate evolving global regulatory expectations,” said Jethro Ekuta, chair of the RAPS Board of Directors. “The Journal of Regulatory Affairs is the next step in our society’s ongoing commitment to regulatory excellence, and one that is especially fitting as we celebrate RAPS’ 50th Anniversary this year.”
The launch of the Journal of Regulatory Affairs is the continuation of an effort that is core to the RAPS mission: to deliver quality, research-based content that keeps regulatory professionals informed and up to date with the latest global developments. Over the years, RAPS has published peer-reviewed articles in various formats under numerous names, beginning in 1989 with the Regulatory Affairs journal, to Focus Magazine, then Regulatory Focus, the RF Article Series, and most recently, RF Quarterly.
“We’re excited to introduce the journal,” said Managing Editor Renée Matthews. “Authors and readers will be its foundation and should consider the launch an invitation to contribute articles rooted in their real-world experience; expand their knowledge base through their access to valued, resource-rich content; and connect with the broader community.”
Moving forward, RAPS will continue to provide the regulatory community with daily news and information via Regulatory Focus and its newsletter, RF Today, while peer-reviewed content will be available as an independent publication, the Journal of Regulatory Affairs.
RAPS members will have exclusive access to the Journal of Regulatory Affairs and continued access to all articles in the RAPS peer-reviewed content archive, spanning 2012 through December 2025.
To make the Journal of Regulatory Affairs a reality, RAPS staff worked with the Editorial Advisory Committee and the volunteer Journal Advisory Committee to ensure the new publication serves the needs of the regulatory profession. The Journal Advisory Committee includes Daniela Drago, RAPS board member and a partner at NDA Partners; Daniel Mannix, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs at IO Biotech, Chair of RAPS Editorial Advisory Committee; and Kim Young, Regional Engagement Director at RAPS.
“It’s the way people absorb content. If you have in-depth analysis in a journal, I have the confidence it will be pre-vetted, accurate, and the person writing is an expert in what they’re writing about because I have confidence in RAPS.”
Kim Young, Regional Engagement Director at RAPS
“Our members deserve to have a journal that shows how our profession is grounded in science. It adds context and substance to what we do as regulatory professionals. Just thinking about it, this new journal takes me back to the printed journal RAPS used to send in the mail.”
Daniel Mannix, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs at IO Biotech, Chair of RAPS Editorial Advisory Committee
“The Journal of Regulatory Affairs will provide actionable scholarship from a global practitioner-led perspective. This publication will be where regulatory professionals can find practical analyses to support sound strategy development and decision-making."
Daniela Drago, Partner at NDA Partners
As our society celebrates its 50th anniversary, regulatory affairs professionals need trusted information more than ever. We are proud to continue serving you in that role, and we invite you to be a part of this new era. See how you can contribute to the Journal of Regulatory Affairs.