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Mexico Makes NAT Mandatory in Updated Blood Standard

Mexico's updated blood standard requires HIV, HBV and HCV nucleic acid testing and extends irregular antibody screening to all donors. It provides 180 calendar days before entry into force and a further 180 days for the two testing requirements.

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NMPA software inspection draft: grades, traceability and cloud responsibilities

A reproduced NMPA consultation draft combines general GMP and software provisions in a graded inspection checklist. Its clauses distinguish critical and major controls and specify lifecycle traceability and cloud responsibilities; the current copy remains unauthenticated against the official original.

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China Proposes Revised IVD Reagent GMP Inspection Guide

NMPA is consulting on an IVD reagent GMP inspection draft that integrates the general GMP and IVD appendix into 212 inspection items across three risk levels. Comments are due October 10, 2026; the same notice also covers a separate custom-made denture draft.

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Intertek seeks OSHA recognition for UL 3100 testing

OSHA has issued a preliminary finding on Intertek’s application to add UL 3100 for automated mobile platforms to its NRTL scope. The proposed expansion remains subject to a final decision.

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China Seeks Comment on Sterile and Implantable Device GMP Inspection Drafts

NMPA has opened comment on revised GMP inspection guides for sterile and implantable medical devices. The drafts combine the revised general GMP with the relevant special appendices and classify findings as critical, major, or general; comments are due October 8, 2026.

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FDA Renews the CDRH Regulatory-Misconduct Allegation Collection — It Is an Information-Collection Notice, Not a New Enforcement Rule

FDA is seeking public comment on extending the existing voluntary information collection used for allegations of regulatory misconduct involving medical devices and CDRH-regulated electronic products. The notice does not create new enforcement standards; it continues the existing reporting channel, under which anyone may submit allegations and may provide supporting information anonymously or with contact details.