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The National Immunisation Safety Expert Committee (NISEC), formerly a National Department of Health (NDoH) Ministerial Advisory Committee on vaccine safety, now serves as a Technical Advisory Committee within the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). This transition integrates NISEC's specialised vaccine-safety expertise into SAHPRA’s...

In the communication dated 30 July 2026 (COMM Issue No. CLINPR_06_2026_27_Final.pdf), SAHPRA notified all Holders of Certificates of Registration (HCRs) of the final regulatory position regarding orally administered phenylephrine-containing medicines. HCRs were required to notify SAHPRA in writing of their chosen pathway (effectiveness study or...

This guideline is intended to provide guidance to applicants who intend to submit extension applications for registration. It represents the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority’s (SAHPRA) current position on the safety, quality and efficacy of these medicines. ...