Study Data Technical Conformance Guide Technical Specifications Document
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FDA issued technical specifications for study data conformance to guide sponsors and applicants on formatting study data submissions for drug and biologics regulatory review. The guidance applies to regulated product submissions under FDA jurisdiction. It represents current FDA thinking on technical data standards without creating new legal obligations.
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FDA published technical specifications for study data conformance as guidance for regulated submissions. The document establishes technical standards for formatting and structuring study data submitted to the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.\n\nPharmaceutical companies and sponsors submitting drug or biologics applications must ensure study data meets these technical specifications for regulatory review. The guidance is non-binding but represents FDA's current expectations for data submissions. Alternative approaches may be used if they satisfy applicable statutes and regulations.
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Docket Number: FDA-2014-D-0092 Issued by: Center for Drug Evaluation and Research This technical specifications document represents the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) current thinking on this topic. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. You can use an alternative approach if the approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. If you want to discuss an alternative approach, contact the FDA staff responsible for implementing this guidance. If you cannot identify the appropriate FDA staff, send an email to cder-edata@fda.hhs.gov or cber.cdisc@fda.hhs.gov.
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- Biologics
- Drugs
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