Variations in Europe
Practical Guidance on Classification, Submission and Current Regulatory Updates
- Update on new Variation Regulation & Guideline
- Practical examples and case studies
- Optional e-Learning bookable
- Officially certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO 21001
Online-Seminar
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Services & Process
Veranstaltung - 1.990,-⏠zzgl. MwSt.
The participation fee includes documentation for download, a certificate, access to the Learning Space and technical support including PreMeeting.
Period:
Day I: 09:00 am - 16:45 pm CET
Day II: 09:00 am - 17:00 pm CET
Booking details
Online-Seminar
From
1.990,00 âŹ
plus VAT
Services & Process
Veranstaltung - 1.990,-⏠zzgl. MwSt.
The participation fee includes documentation for download, a certificate, access to the Learning Space and technical support including PreMeeting.
Period:
Day I: 09:00 am - 16:45 pm CET
Day II: 09:00 am - 17:00 pm CET
Variation regulation, new classification guideline, eSubmission and variation management: All processes explained in this online course.
Your speakers
What to Expect
- Variation Regulation & new Guideline
- Classification and submission (including new features since 15.01.26)
- Type IA Notification, Type IB and Type II Variations
- Grouping and worksharing
- Variation submission (eAF, CESP)
- Quality-related variations: Changes in the production process, analytics, formulation and packaging
Who Should Attend
This practical seminar is aimed at professionals who are new to variation management or who need a comprehensive update on the new variation framework, and who are involved in planning, preparing, or submitting variations. Basic knowledge of the EU Marketing Authorisation framework is required.
Employees in the following departments will particularly benefit from the seminar:
- regulatory affairs
- quality assurance
- production
Objective of the Event
This training will bring you the latest information in the planning, classification and submission of variations. All relevant changes related to the new Variation Regulation (applicable since 01.01.25) and Guideline (applicable since 15.01.26) will be discussed.
Day 1 addresses regulatory requirements in detail, particularly guidance documents, variation classification, use of the variation e-application form and organisation of grouping and worksharing.
Day 2 addresses the classification and handling of quality-related changes. Case studies on how to work with the new classification guideline and the Q&A paper will reinforce your knowledge.
Your Benefit
In this seminar you will gain hands-on knowledge on
- the basics of the variation system (inlcuding all updates introduced by the new Regulation & Guideline).
- the correct classification of variations.
- the usage and the advantages of grouping and worksharing.
- how to submit variations smoothly.
Programme
Day 1: 09:00 - 17:00 seminar
Day 2: 09:00 - 17:00 seminar
Day 1
09:00
09:15
Carmen Bas Jiménez
- Variation Regulation (basic principles & the new regulation (EU) 2024/1701)
- Updated variation guideline
- Changes according to the variation regulation vs purely national changes
- PACMP
10:00
Carmen Bas Jiménez
- Type IA-changes according to the classification guideline
- Annual update
- Immediate notification (Type IAIN)
10:30
10:45
Ingrid Prieschl
- Type IB-changes according to the classification guideline
- Timelines and processing
- Type IB by default
11:15
Carmen Bas Jiménez
- Processing of type II variations
- Timelines, submission and validation
12:00
13:00
Ingrid Prieschl
- Grouping of type IA notifications
- Grouping of extensions
- Grouping of different types of variations
- (Super-)grouping IA variations and worksharing according to new variation framework
- Practical examples
- Efficient variation management
14:00
14:15
Carmen Bas Jiménez
- Variation e-application form
- SPOR; Web-based e-AF; PLM Portals (CESP submission, EMA Gateway, IRIS)
15:30
15:45
Carmen Bas Jiménez
- Safety related changes and urgent safety restrictions
- Line Extensions
16:15
16:45
Welcome and introduction
09:15
Basics, fundamentals & classification
Basics, fundamentals & classification
Carmen Bas Jiménez
- Variation Regulation (basic principles & the new regulation (EU) 2024/1701)
- Updated variation guideline
- Changes according to the variation regulation vs purely national changes
- PACMP
10:00
Type IA-notification
Type IA-notification
Carmen Bas Jiménez
- Type IA-changes according to the classification guideline
- Annual update
- Immediate notification (Type IAIN)
Coffee break
10:45
Type IB-variations
Type IB-variations
Ingrid Prieschl
- Type IB-changes according to the classification guideline
- Timelines and processing
- Type IB by default
11:15
Type II-variations
Type II-variations
Carmen Bas Jiménez
- Processing of type II variations
- Timelines, submission and validation
Lunch break
13:00
Grouping, super-grouping and worksharing
Grouping, super-grouping and worksharing
Ingrid Prieschl
- Grouping of type IA notifications
- Grouping of extensions
- Grouping of different types of variations
- (Super-)grouping IA variations and worksharing according to new variation framework
- Practical examples
- Efficient variation management
Short break
14:15
Variation submission
Variation submission
Carmen Bas Jiménez
- Variation e-application form
- SPOR; Web-based e-AF; PLM Portals (CESP submission, EMA Gateway, IRIS)
Coffee break
15:45
Special notification of change
Special notification of change
Carmen Bas Jiménez
- Safety related changes and urgent safety restrictions
- Line Extensions
Q&As and outstanding questions
End of seminar day I
Day 2
09:00
Elke Löber
- Notification or variation
- Batch size change
- Change in the manufacturing flow
- Site transfer
10:30
10:45
Dr. Regina Heckenberger
- API and excipient new suppliers
- How to assess a change and build a submission plan
- Challenges
12:15
13:15
Elke Löber
- Contract laboratories
- Analytical methods
- Acceptance criteria/specifications
- Regulatory change control management
14:30
14:45
Dr. Regina Heckenberger
- Primary/secondary packaging (specification, testing)
- Change of packaging sites
- Labelling impact
16:00
All speakers
16:45
17:00
09:00
Changes in the production process
Changes in the production process
Elke Löber
- Notification or variation
- Batch size change
- Change in the manufacturing flow
- Site transfer
Coffee break
10:45
Changes in the formulation
Changes in the formulation
Dr. Regina Heckenberger
- API and excipient new suppliers
- How to assess a change and build a submission plan
- Challenges
Lunch break
13:15
Changes in the analytics - changes of:
Changes in the analytics - changes of:
Elke Löber
- Contract laboratories
- Analytical methods
- Acceptance criteria/specifications
- Regulatory change control management
Coffee break
14:45
Packaging and production changes
Packaging and production changes
Dr. Regina Heckenberger
- Primary/secondary packaging (specification, testing)
- Change of packaging sites
- Labelling impact
Practical examples and case studies
Q&As and outstanding questions
End of online seminar
More Options
Upon completion, you will be conversant with the key principles of variation submission and have a good starting basis to work in this field.
Simply register for the seminar by clicking 'Register'. You will receive a âŹ100 discount if you also book the e-learning (âŹ390 + local VAT rather than âŹ490 + local VAT).
Search for the webcode 60012501 on our website for more information and registration or simply click on the link below:
Qualification Course Regulatory Affairs Manager
By booking the qualification course you will save up to 30% compared to individual bookings.
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