Gulfstream Daily Brief

Regulatory intelligence and policy · Issue 002

FDA finalizes device and veterinary guidance as EMA updates centralized procedure advice

Today’s official updates cover FDA submission guidance, harmonized veterinary testing standards, EMA procedural advice, and an MHRA administration safety alert.

By Scott Morvay, Founder September 3, 2026 Official sources linked

FDA

FDA finalizes two dental device 510(k) guidances

The guidances provide recommendations for device descriptions, performance testing, and labeling for dental composite resin devices and dental curing lights. They supersede guidance from 2005 and 2006.

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FDA

FDA issues final VICH guidance on genotoxicity testing

Final GFI #116, VICH GL23(R2), addresses internationally harmonized genotoxicity testing of veterinary drug residues in human food.

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FDA

FDA issues final VICH guidance on reproduction testing

Final GFI #115, VICH GL22(R), covers reproduction testing for effects associated with long term, low dose exposure to veterinary drug residues in food.

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EMA

EMA updates centralized procedure advice

EMA published updated pre-authorisation procedural advice for users of the centralized procedure under reference EMA/24037/2019.

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MHRA

MHRA calls for filters during parenteral nutrition administration

The safety alert states that filters should be used in all care settings. Administration without a filter has been associated with adverse incidents, including a fatal embolism.

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FDA

FDA clears a pathway for Phenaphen with Codeine ANDAs

FDA determined that Phenaphen with Codeine No. 3 and No. 4 capsules were not withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons. ANDAs may be approved if all other requirements are met.

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Why this matters

Regulatory teams should work from the current FDA and EMA guidance when preparing submissions, while the MHRA alert warrants attention to administration instructions and safety communications for parenteral nutrition. FDA’s withdrawal determination also preserves a route for qualifying generic applications.

Scott Morvay

Founder, Gulfstream Intelligence

This brief provides general regulatory news and educational information. It is not legal or regulatory advice.