The SFDA Develops a Draft for the Regulatory Framework for Drug Approvals


   20 Rajab 1429 (H) Equal 23 July 2008 (G)


The SFDA, represented by its drug sector, has developed a draft for the (Regulatory Framework for Drug Approvals) in accordance with the SFDA decree no 1 dated 7-1-1424H, which states that the SFDA regulates and controls drugs marketed in Saudi Arabia.
The draft explains the workflow of registration files and documents for several kinds of authorization applications such as: marketing authorization application for new chemical entities, generics and biological products. Dealing with such files and documents will be electronic and application forms will be annexed to the draft.
The drug sector is pleased to receive opinions and comments of concerned people prior to 15-10-1429H, 15-10- 2008. A meeting will be held afterwards to discuss and introduce the final copy of the draft.

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Saudi Food and Drug Authority

Drug Sector

3292 Northern Ring Road - Al Nafal Distric

Riyadh 13312 – 6288

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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