GRPs Workshop Peru

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Inter-American Coalition for Regulatory Convergence, Medical Technology Sector (IACRC), organized a Workshop on Good Regulatory Practices, as part of the activities under the MDRC Project. The Presidency of the Ministries Council, the Ministry of Foreign Commerce and Tourism, as well as DIGEMID and the private…

Workshop on the “Experience on the Regulatory Impact Analysis – Problem Tree – for Good Manufacturing Practices of Medical Devices” – Colombia. September 6, 2021

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the National Planning Department (DNP), the Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MinSalud), the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MinCIT), the National Institute of Vigilance od Medicines and Food (INVIMA) through the Directorate of Medical Devices and Other Technologies, the Medical Devices and Health Supplies Chamber…

Workshop on “Problem Tree” – Colombia. August 25, 2021

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the National Planning Department (DNP), the Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MinSalud), the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MinCIT), the National Institute of Vigilance od Medicines and Food (INVIMA) through the Directorate of Medical Devices and Other Technologies, the Medical Devices and Health Supplies Chamber…

Workshop on Ex-Post Analysis – Colombia. July 27, 2021

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the National Planning Department (DNP), the Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MinSalud), the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MinCIT), the National Institute of Vigilance od Medicines and Food (INVIMA) through the Directorate of Medical Devices and Other Technologies, the Medical Devices and Health Supplies Chamber…

Workshop on Good Regulatory Practices – Colombia. July 23, 2021

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the National Planning Department (DNP), the Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MinSalud), the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MinCIT), the National Institute of Vigilance od Medicines and Food (INVIMA) through the Directorate of Medical Devices and Other Technologies, the Medical Devices and Health Supplies Chamber…

Office of the United States Trade Representative

Western Hemisphere Leadership in Good Regulatory Practices

This virtual series spotlight how countries in the Western Hemisphere are applying Good Regulatory Practices (GRPs) and provide an opportunity for trade and regulatory officials from the region to exchange information about ongoing GRP-related initiatives and ideas for the future. Presentations can be accessed through the following links in the original languages:

World Trade Organization

Regulatory Cooperation during the COVID-19 Pandemic – June 2, 2021

Objective: The webinar focused on regulatory cooperation and its role in facilitating access to medical technologies, especially in the context of COVID-19.  While technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment procedures for health-related products are vital for ensuring safety, efficacy and quality, differences between countries could prevent businesses from engaging in trade and supplying their products to patients…

Engagement with External Stakeholders Session – May 18, 2021 – WHO

WHO Relevant Recent Publications on Good Regulatory Practices, Good Reliance Practices and Post-market Surveillance were introduced by the leaders responsible for their development at the WHO, with the purpose to get the Coalition’s members becoming familiar with them and promote a wider utilization. Presentation on Good regulatory practices for regulatory oversight of medical products and…

Workshop on GRP and International Trade: Brazil – March 16 and 17, 2021

On March 16th and 17th the InterAmerican Coalition for Regulatory Convergence – Medical Technology Sector (IACRC) hosted the Workshop on Good Regulatory Practices (GRP) and International Trade for the Brazilian stakeholders. The workshop was co-hosted and supported by ABIMED, ABIIS, ABRAIDI and CBDL, and joined by several authorities, representatives from academia and the private sector.…

Engagement with External Stakeholders Session – December 1, 2020

COVID-19, Impact, response, recovery; Lessons learned from COVID-19 & The Role of the WTO TBT Agreement & GRPs in support of Medical Device Regulatory Convergence were address by experts at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, FDA — LATAM Office, WHO, PAHO, CBDL/ALADDIV, Ministry of Economy of Brazil and The Office of the U.S.…

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