Institutional Review Board (IRB) Written Procedures | Shudarsana Company

FDA Issues New Guidance on IRB Written Procedures: Key Insights for Institutions The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released updated guidance on Institutional Review Board (IRB) Written Procedures in February 2025 to align with evolving human subject research regulations. This new guidance reflects the FDA’s commitment to harmonizing regulations with the Department of […]

Recommendations to Reduce the Risk of Transmission of Disease Agents Associated with Sepsis by Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps) | Shudarsana Company

Introduction In January 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released crucial guidance titled “Recommendations to Reduce the Risk of Transmission of Disease Agents Associated with Sepsis by Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps).” This guidance addresses significant health risks linked to HCT/Ps, including outbreaks of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infections caused […]

CVM GFI #187B Heritable Intentional Genomic Alterations in Animals: The Approval Process | Shudarsana Company

Understanding the FDA’s Guidance on Heritable Intentional Genomic Alterations (IGAs) in Animals The FDA’s Guidance for Industry #187B provides a detailed roadmap for the approval of Heritable Intentional Genomic Alterations (IGAs) in animals. IGAs involve deliberate genetic changes introduced into animals’ DNA to produce specific traits or health benefits that can be passed down to […]

CVM GFI #294 – Animal Food Ingredient Consultation (AFIC) | Shudarsana Company

The FDA’s Guidance for Industry #294 introduces the Animal Food Ingredient Consultation (AFIC) process, designed to improve the regulation and safety of ingredients used in animal food. This guidance replaces the previous Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the FDA and the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), which expired in 2022. The AFIC process […]

Notifying FDA of a Permanent Discontinuance or Interruption in Manufacturing of a Device Under Section 506J of the FD&C Act | Shudarsana Company

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued detailed guidance under Section 506J of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) to address the responsibilities of medical device manufacturers in reporting manufacturing changes that could lead to device shortages, particularly during a public health emergency (PHE). This guidance helps ensure the availability […]

Communications From Firms to Health Care Providers Regarding Scientific Information on Unapproved Uses of Approved/Cleared Medical Products: Questions and Answers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a guidance document titled “Communications From Firms to Health Care Providers Regarding Scientific Information on Unapproved Uses of Approved/Cleared Medical Products: Questions and Answers.” This guidance provides a framework for how pharmaceutical and medical device companies can communicate scientific information about unapproved uses of their products […]

Interim Policy on Compounding Using Bulk Drug Substances Under Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act | Shudarsana Company

FDA Issues Interim Policy on Compounding Using Bulk Drug Substances Under Section 503A of the FD&C Act In January 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released updated guidance titled “Interim Policy on Compounding Using Bulk Drug Substances Under Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act” to clarify the circumstances under […]

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