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Pharmaceutical regulatory services

Global pharmaceutical regulatory support across markets

Regulatory expertise to support your pharmaceutical products across global markets, from regulatory strategy and product registration to post-approval lifecycle activities.

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Overview

End-to-end pharmaceutical regulatory support

Entering a new pharmaceutical market requires more than preparing and submitting a regulatory dossier. It involves understanding country-specific regulations, selecting the appropriate registration pathway, ensuring technical documentation meets regulatory expectations, and maintaining compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

RIAR Consulting provides end-to-end pharmaceutical regulatory support to companies seeking to register, commercialise and maintain their products across international markets. Our services support pharmaceutical manufacturers, marketing authorisation holders, contract manufacturers and organisations looking to expand their global presence.

From regulatory strategy and product registration to dossier preparation, submission support, regulatory query management and post-approval lifecycle activities, we help businesses navigate diverse regulatory frameworks with a structured and market-oriented approach.

Our regulatory support covers major pharmaceutical markets, including the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, India and other international regions. We also support medical devices, IVDs and cosmetics in selected markets.

Cross-market services

Regulatory support beyond individual market authorisations

Regulatory compliance does not end once a product receives marketing authorisation. We help companies keep their documentation consistent and manage product requirements across markets throughout the pharmaceutical lifecycle.

  1. 01

    Regulatory strategy and consulting

    Global regulatory pathway assessment, product classification and regulatory positioning, gap analysis and market-entry planning, supported by country-specific regulatory intelligence.

    You get

    A regulatory pathway assessment and a submission plan for each target market.

    • Pathway
    • Classification
    • Gap analysis
    Scoped per product
  2. 02

    CTD/eCTD dossiers and technical files

    CTD and eCTD dossiers for medicines, and technical documentation for devices and IVDs, prepared, reviewed and compiled for each authority.

    You get

    A submission-ready dossier in the authority’s own structure, with gaps identified and remediated.

    • CTD
    • eCTD
    • Technical file
    Scoped per dossier
  3. 03

    CMC and pharmaceutical quality documentation

    Drug substance and drug product information, pharmaceutical development, manufacturing process, specifications, analytical methods and stability documentation.

    You get

    Quality and CMC documentation reviewed against the expectations of the target authority.

    • CMC
    • Specifications
    • Stability
    Scoped per dossier
  4. 04

    GMP and regulatory compliance

    GMP documentation review, quality system gap assessment, manufacturing site documentation and inspection-readiness support.

    You get

    A documented view of GMP and quality-system gaps, with support in responding to observations.

    • GMP
    • Inspection readiness
    • Quality systems
    Scoped per site
  5. 05

    Post-approval lifecycle management

    Variations and change management, renewals, product information updates and regulatory impact assessment, plus vigilance and post-market surveillance for devices.

    You get

    Lifecycle support that keeps authorisations and documentation current after approval.

    • Variations
    • Renewals
    • Vigilance
    Ongoing
  6. 06

    Regulatory queries and authority communication

    Assessment of authority queries and deficiencies, preparation of technical responses and coordination of regulatory correspondence.

    You get

    Coordinated, documented responses to authority questions and deficiency observations.

    • Queries
    • Deficiencies
    • Correspondence
    As queries arise
By market

Regulatory support by market

Each market has its own authority, pathways and documentation expectations. Open a market to see how we support it.

USFDA Regulatory Support United States

The United States is one of the world’s most significant pharmaceutical markets, with a regulatory framework that requires detailed scientific, technical and quality documentation. The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) evaluates pharmaceutical products based on their safety, efficacy, quality and manufacturing controls before they can be marketed.

RIAR Consulting supports pharmaceutical companies in understanding and addressing USFDA regulatory requirements throughout the product development, registration and post-approval stages.

  • Regulatory strategy and pathway assessment

    • Identification of applicable regulatory pathways for pharmaceutical products
    • Regulatory classification and product eligibility assessment
    • Assessment of applicable FDA requirements for new drugs, generic drugs and biological products
    • Regulatory gap assessment and submission planning
  • Dossier preparation and submission support

    • New Drug Applications (NDA)
    • Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDA)
    • Biologics License Applications (BLA), where applicable
    • Investigational New Drug (IND) application support
    • Preparation, review and compilation of CTD/eCTD documentation
    • Technical documentation review and submission-readiness assessment
  • CMC and quality documentation

    • Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) documentation review
    • Drug substance and drug product information
    • Manufacturing process and control documentation
    • Specifications, analytical methods and validation documentation
    • Stability data and supporting technical reports
    • GMP-related documentation and regulatory readiness support
  • Regulatory queries and deficiency management

    • Review and assessment of FDA information requests and deficiency observations
    • Preparation of technical responses and supporting documentation
    • Coordination of responses across technical and quality teams
    • Support in addressing regulatory gaps identified during review
  • Post-approval regulatory support

    • Regulatory impact assessment of product and manufacturing changes
    • Support for applicable post-approval submissions and variations
    • Renewals and ongoing regulatory maintenance, where applicable
    • Regulatory documentation updates and lifecycle management
  • FDA inspection and compliance support

    • GMP compliance gap assessment
    • Inspection-readiness documentation review
    • Support in preparing responses to regulatory observations
    • Quality system and documentation review

RIAR works to help pharmaceutical companies develop a structured regulatory approach for the US market while maintaining alignment with applicable FDA requirements.

MHRA Regulatory Support United Kingdom

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) regulates medicines and healthcare products in the United Kingdom. Pharmaceutical companies entering the UK market must follow applicable marketing authorisation, manufacturing, quality and post-authorisation requirements.

RIAR Consulting provides regulatory support to pharmaceutical companies seeking to introduce new products, maintain existing authorisations or manage regulatory changes within the UK market.

  • UK regulatory strategy and market entry

    • Assessment of UK regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical products
    • Identification of suitable marketing authorisation pathways
    • Regulatory gap assessment and documentation planning
    • Support in evaluating applicable national and international recognition routes
  • Marketing authorisation support

    • Preparation and review of marketing authorisation documentation
    • Support for new marketing authorisation applications
    • CTD/eCTD dossier preparation and technical review
    • Regulatory documentation for generic and other applicable pharmaceutical products
    • Support for product information, labelling and packaging documentation
  • GMP and manufacturing compliance

    • GMP documentation review and gap assessment
    • Support with manufacturing site and quality documentation
    • Review of relevant manufacturing and quality control records
    • Inspection-readiness support
  • Variations, renewals and lifecycle management

    • Support for marketing authorisation variations
    • Assessment of changes to manufacturing processes, specifications and product information
    • Renewal application documentation
    • Regulatory impact assessment for post-approval changes
    • Maintenance of regulatory documentation throughout the product lifecycle
  • Regulatory correspondence and deficiency responses

    • Review of MHRA queries and requests for additional information
    • Preparation of technical responses
    • Support in resolving documentation gaps
    • Regulatory communication and submission coordination

Our objective is to help pharmaceutical companies approach UK regulatory requirements with appropriate documentation, a clear submission strategy and ongoing regulatory oversight.

EMA and European Union Regulatory Support European Union

The European pharmaceutical regulatory framework provides different authorisation routes depending on the product type, its regulatory status and the intended geographical scope of marketing.

The European Medicines Agency (EMA), the European Commission and national competent authorities have distinct roles within this system. Pharmaceutical companies must identify the appropriate authorisation pathway and prepare documentation in line with applicable European requirements. RIAR Consulting supports companies in navigating European regulatory procedures and preparing the technical documentation required for product authorisation and lifecycle management.

  • European regulatory strategy

    • Assessment of European regulatory requirements
    • Identification of suitable marketing authorisation procedures
    • Regulatory pathway assessment for new and generic pharmaceutical products
    • Evaluating Centralised, Decentralised, Mutual Recognition and National procedures, as applicable
    • Regulatory gap assessment and market-entry planning
  • CTD/eCTD dossier preparation

    • Preparation and review of Common Technical Document (CTD) dossiers
    • eCTD compilation and submission-readiness support
    • Administrative and technical documentation review
    • Quality, non-clinical and clinical documentation coordination
    • Review of Module 1 regional requirements and Modules 2–5, as applicable
    • Documentation consistency and quality checks
  • Quality and CMC documentation

    • Drug substance and drug product documentation
    • Manufacturing process descriptions and controls
    • Pharmaceutical development documentation
    • Specifications and analytical method information
    • Stability study documentation
    • Quality-related regulatory gap assessment
  • Marketing authorisation and product information

    • Support for marketing authorisation applications
    • Product information and labelling documentation
    • Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) review support
    • Package leaflet and labelling coordination
    • Documentation review for applicable European procedures
  • Variations and post-approval lifecycle

    • Support for regulatory variations
    • Assessment of changes affecting product quality, safety or efficacy
    • Renewal documentation
    • Regulatory impact assessment and lifecycle tracking
    • Support with applicable post-authorisation submissions
  • Regulatory queries and compliance

    • Assessment of questions raised during regulatory review
    • Preparation of responses and supporting technical documents
    • GMP-related documentation review
    • Support in addressing regulatory deficiencies

RIAR supports companies in developing a coordinated European regulatory approach while considering the specific requirements of the relevant authorisation procedure and national authorities.

CDSCO Regulatory Support India

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is India’s central regulatory authority for matters including new drug approvals, clinical trials and the regulation of specified categories of drugs. Companies entering the Indian market must understand the applicable requirements under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, the Drugs Rules, 1945, and the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019, as applicable.

RIAR Consulting assists domestic and international pharmaceutical companies in understanding Indian regulatory requirements and preparing documentation for applicable approval, import, manufacturing and lifecycle activities.

  • Regulatory strategy and product assessment

    • Assessment of Indian regulatory requirements
    • Product classification and regulatory pathway evaluation
    • Identification of applicable approval and licensing requirements
    • Regulatory gap assessment and submission planning
    • Requirements for new drugs and applicable pharmaceutical products
  • New drug and marketing authorisation support

    • Regulatory documentation support for new drug applications
    • Technical dossier preparation and review
    • Support for applicable import and manufacturing permission applications
    • Review of drug substance and drug product documentation
    • Regulatory submission planning and coordination
  • Clinical trial regulatory support

    • Documentation support for applicable clinical trial applications
    • Support with relevant application forms and technical documents
    • Requirements assessment under the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019
    • Documentation coordination and submission-readiness review
  • Import and registration support

    • Assessment of applicable import registration requirements
    • Support with product and manufacturing site documentation
    • Review of relevant technical and administrative documents
    • Coordination of documentation for applicable import permissions and licences
  • CMC and quality documentation

    • Review of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing documentation
    • Quality and analytical documentation assessment
    • Stability data review
    • Specifications and manufacturing process documentation
    • GMP-related documentation support
  • Post-approval and lifecycle support

    • Support for applicable post-approval changes
    • Regulatory impact assessment
    • Renewal and amendment documentation, where applicable
    • Support in responding to regulatory queries
    • Ongoing regulatory documentation maintenance

RIAR aims to simplify the regulatory process for companies entering or operating in India through structured documentation support and an understanding of the applicable Indian regulatory framework.

SFDA Regulatory Support Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) regulates pharmaceutical products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including their registration, importation, manufacturing, distribution and ongoing regulatory compliance. RIAR Consulting provides regulatory consulting and documentation support to pharmaceutical manufacturers, marketing authorisation applicants and international companies seeking to register and maintain their products in Saudi Arabia.

SFDA services in detail

PMTA Regulatory Support United States

The Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) pathway is administered by the USFDA’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP). RIAR Consulting provides specialised PMTA and Tobacco Product Master File (TPMF) support to companies preparing regulatory submissions for the US market.

PMTA services in detail

Other Global Markets International

Pharmaceutical companies planning international expansion must navigate different regulatory authorities, country-specific submission requirements, local representation rules and product registration procedures. In addition to the US, UK, European Union and India, our regulatory support can cover other regions and national regulatory frameworks, subject to product type and applicable local requirements.

  • Country-specific regulatory assessment

    • Review of local pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
    • Product classification and registration pathway assessment
    • Identification of applicable regulatory authorities
    • Assessment of country-specific documentation requirements
    • Regulatory gap assessment for international expansion
  • Product registration and dossier support

    • Preparation and review of registration dossiers
    • CTD/eCTD documentation support, where accepted
    • Country-specific administrative and technical documentation
    • Product information, labelling and packaging review
    • Support for local submission requirements
  • Import, manufacturing and licensing

    • Assessment of applicable import and manufacturing requirements
    • Manufacturing site documentation review
    • Support with relevant licences, registrations and authorisations
    • Local representative and applicant documentation coordination, where applicable
  • Regulatory lifecycle management

    • Support for applicable variations and renewals
    • Regulatory impact assessment
    • Post-approval documentation updates
    • Support in responding to regulatory queries
    • Ongoing monitoring of relevant regulatory changes
  • Global regulatory intelligence

    • Monitoring of relevant regulatory developments
    • Assessment of changes in country-specific requirements
    • Regulatory impact analysis for pharmaceutical products
    • Support in developing market-entry strategies

RIAR’s international regulatory support is designed to help pharmaceutical companies evaluate market opportunities, understand local requirements and coordinate regulatory activities across multiple jurisdictions.

Markets we can support

Clinical and Development-Stage Regulatory Support Cross-market
  • Development-stage support

    • Regulatory requirements assessment for clinical development
    • Support with applicable clinical trial documentation
    • Regulatory pathway planning
    • Coordination of relevant technical and administrative documentation
Pharma first

Where pharmaceutical science meets regulatory precision.

RIAR Consulting supports pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences companies with regulatory strategy, compliance, and manufacturing intelligence—helping businesses navigate complex requirements and make more informed decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

One file.

The core CTD content is written once, Module 1 for regional administrative requirements and Modules 2 to 5 for quality, non-clinical and clinical information, then adapted to each authority’s format, rules and reviewer expectations.

Built in pieces. Filed as one.

Most dossiers start like this: modules written by different teams, at different times, to different templates.

Modules aligned: 0 of 5

Our approach

A structured approach to every regulatory requirement

Every pharmaceutical product, market and regulatory pathway has its own requirements. We start with the product, evaluate the applicable framework and build a clear plan for execution.

  • Understand the product and business objective

    We begin by understanding the pharmaceutical product, its development or marketing status, target markets and the company’s regulatory objectives.

  • Assess the regulatory pathway

    We evaluate applicable regulatory requirements, identify the relevant authority and registration pathway, and assess documentation expectations.

  • Identify regulatory gaps

    We review available technical, quality and administrative documentation to identify gaps that may require additional information, clarification or remediation.

  • Develop the regulatory documentation

    We support the preparation, review, compilation and organisation of regulatory documentation according to the applicable market requirements.

  • Support submission and regulatory communication

    We assist with submission readiness, regulatory correspondence, query management and coordination of technical responses.

  • Support ongoing regulatory compliance

    We provide lifecycle support for applicable variations, renewals, regulatory changes and documentation maintenance.

Why choose RIAR Consulting

One regulatory partner. Multiple global markets.

Global expansion involves more than submitting the same dossier to different authorities. RIAR brings together regulatory knowledge, technical documentation expertise and market-specific understanding across the product lifecycle.

  • 01

    Global regulatory perspective

    Support across major international pharmaceutical markets and country-specific regulatory frameworks.

  • 02

    Technical documentation expertise

    Structured support for CTD/eCTD dossiers, CMC documentation, quality information and regulatory submissions.

  • 03

    Market-specific regulatory strategies

    Regulatory planning based on the product, target market, applicable authority and relevant approval pathway.

  • 04

    End-to-end regulatory support

    Assistance from initial regulatory assessment and dossier preparation through submission support and post-approval activities.

  • 05

    Lifecycle-oriented approach

    Support that considers both initial product registration and the regulatory requirements that continue after authorisation.

Manufacturing intelligence

Manufacturing intelligence through VERA 2.0

A separate service group: connecting manufacturing signals, operational processes and critical plant conditions to identify emerging risks and support better-informed manufacturing decisions.

  • Visibility

    Facility and equipment monitoring

    Visibility into relevant facility conditions and equipment operating conditions, where supported by connected systems.

  • Intelligence

    Anomaly identification and advisories

    Recognition of unusual patterns in connected operational signals, with AI-assisted advisories that support human assessment.

  • Oversight

    Decision support, not control

    VERA is advisory only. It does not write to or control plant systems; decisions remain with authorised personnel.

    Explore VERA 2.0

Specialist services

Market and product specialists

  • Saudi Arabia

    SFDA

    Pharmaceutical regulatory support for the Saudi Arabian market, alongside medical device, IVD and cosmetic registrations.

    SFDA services

  • United States

    PMTA

    Scientific and regulatory support for Premarket Tobacco Product Applications and Tobacco Product Master Files.

    PMTA services

  • Manufacturing intelligence

    VERA 2.0

    RIAR’s Continuous Intelligence Manufacturing System for pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

    Explore VERA 2.0

Planning to register your pharmaceutical product in a new market?

Whether you are preparing a new regulatory submission, expanding into an international market, managing post-approval changes or addressing regulatory documentation gaps, RIAR Consulting can support your regulatory objectives.