Regulatory authority of Japan - Aaditya Thole M.pharm (pharmaceutics)
Regulatory bodies in Japan
The Ministry of Health , Labour and welfare(MHLW) The M inistry of H ealth, L abour and W elfare (MHLW) is the governmental authority that 1.Issues almost all related ministerial orders 2.Administrative guidelines 3. Prepares relevant cabinet orders. MHLW Medicinal products
Role of MHLW Also known as koro-sho in Japan Provides regulations In-charge of pharmaceuticals,veterinary and food safety products. Handles clinical studies, approval reviews and post marketing safety ,measure.
The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA)
Introduction It was established in April 01, 2004 The main regulatory body of PMDA located in Kasumigaseki , Chiyodaku - Tokyo.
Continued PMDA (Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency) is Japanese regulatory agency, working together with Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Its obligation is to protect the public health by assuring safety, efficacy and quality of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. It conduct scientific reviews of marketing authorization application of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, monitoring of their post-marketing safety. Also responsible for providing relief compensation for sufferers from adverse drug reaction and infections by pharmaceuticals or biological products.
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Organizational chart of PMDA
What PMDA does
Functions of PMDA
Drug approval process in Japan
Work flow and review
IND filing process
IND filing process continued
Orphan drugs
Medical devices classification Class I - General medical devices Class II - Specified Controlled medical devices Class II - Controlled medical devices Class III - Highly Controlled medical devices Class IV - Highly Controlled medical devices