EMA Clarifies That CEPs Can Be Used To Justify Starting Materials Under ICH Q11
Executive Summary
EMA has issued a revised reflection paper that clarifies where in the CTD information on starting materials should go and says that manufacturers can submit certificates of suitability for justifying their use of starting materials under ICH Q11.
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