Europe Stands Firm On Nitrosamine Assessment Deadline For APIs
Companies Can Suggest New Timeline In Justified Cases
Executive Summary
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare says it will not extend the deadline for nitrosamine-related risk assessment of active substances even though an extension is in place for assessments of finished products.
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