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APAC edition · 2025-12
APAC pharma briefing — 2025-12
 
APAC Regulatory Landscape Remains Stable

ARTICLE

APAC Regulatory Landscape Remains Stable

As we close out 2025, the regulatory environment across APAC remains consistent, with no significant updates from major authorities including PMDA, TGA, CDSCO, NMPA, and HSA. This stability allows for continued focus...

 
PMDA Pre-Submission Consultation Fees

REGULATORY · PMDA

PMDA Pre-Submission Consultation Fees

The PMDA continues to charge approximately USD 10,000 for a 2-hour pre-submission consultation meeting, maintaining its fee structure.

 
NT

REGULATORY · NMPA

NMPA Testing Certification Restrictions

NMPA's policy restricting testing certifications to recognized labs remains unchanged, ensuring compliance and quality control.

 
CR

REGULATORY · CDSCO

CDSCO Review Timelines

The review timelines for product categories in India continue to range from 6 to 18 months, providing a predictable framework for manufacturers.

 
TGA Streamlined Pathways for Generics

NEWS

TGA Streamlined Pathways for Generics

TGA's streamlined pathways for generics and OTC drugs persist, facilitating faster market access for these products.

 
HE

NEWS

HSA eCTD Portal Acceptance

The HSA's eCTD portal continues to operate under SG-HSA version 1.1, supporting electronic submissions for regulatory processes.

 
RR

NEWS

Regulatory Reliance Pilot with Thai FDA

The ongoing regulatory reliance pilot between HSA and Thai FDA remains unchanged, promoting collaborative regulatory practices.

 

Numbers of the month

PMDA Consultation Fee
No Change
CDSCO Review Timeline
No Change
NMPA Testing Labs
No Change
 

Official sources

  1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9395591/
  2. https://www.pmda.go.jp/english/
  3. https://www.tga.gov.au/
  4. https://cdsco.gov.in/
  5. https://www.nmpa.gov.cn/
  6. https://www.hsa.gov.sg/
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