SAHPRA

Industry Webinar on Updates to the Variations Guideline and Codes
2026-07-23 09:00 - 23:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Virtual
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) invited industry stakeholders to attend a Webinar on the Updates to the Variations Guideline and Codes.

The webinar aimed to inform stakeholders of the updates to the Variations Guideline and associated codes, and to provide guidance on the technical changes contained within the revised guideline.

What was covered:

A brief introduction to the updated Variations Guideline.
Presentations by the respective units, guiding industry stakeholders through the technical changes within their sections of the guideline

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Updates on the Regulation of Advertising of Health Products Webinar
2026-07-28 15:00 - 16:00
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted a webinar on updates regarding the regulation of advertising of health products. As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight and align with international best practices, SAHPRA outlined its enhanced approach to regulating the advertising and promotion of medicines and medical devices. The webinar provided stakeholders with an overview of current and planned initiatives, including increased monitoring of advertising and promotional material, potential regulatory developments, and opportunities for industry engagement and participation.

Presentation by Daphney Fafudi

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Webinar on Strengthening Regulatory Oversight Through Improved Manufacturer Visibility
2026-07-29 15:00 - 17:00
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted a webinar on Strengthening Regulatory Oversight Through Improved Manufacturer Visibility. The webinar provided an overview of SAHPRA’s initiatives aimed at enhancing regulatory oversight through improved visibility of manufacturers and associated suppliers across the supply chain. Stakeholders were informed of new data collection requirements, regulatory processes, and expectations that support risk-based oversight, inspection planning, and compliance monitoring.

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SAHPRA's Industry Consultation on e-Reporting VigiFlow Platform
2026-08-04 14:00 - 16:00
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted a webinar on Strengthening Regulatory Oversight Through Improved Manufacturer Visibility.

The webinar provided an overview of SAHPRA’s initiatives aimed at enhancing regulatory oversight through improved visibility of manufacturers and associated suppliers across the supply chain. Stakeholders were informed of new data collection requirements, regulatory processes, and expectations that support risk-based oversight, inspection planning, and compliance monitoring.

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2nd Stakeholder Webinar: Further Engagement and Update on Import Authorisation Requirements for Health Products Importers
2026-08-20 16:00 - 17:00
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) remained committed to strengthening the regulation of health products and aligning South Africa’s regulatory framework with international best practices.
Following the initial stakeholder engagement on the mandatory Import Authorisation System for health products, SAHPRA acknowledged the valuable feedback and concerns raised by industry stakeholders. As part of its ongoing commitment to transparent engagement, SAHPRA hosted a second webinar to provide further updates and clarify the implementation of the Import Authorisation System.
SAHPRA commenced a pilot phase involving a selected group of importers on 1 September 2026. The pilot supported the refinement of the system and facilitated a smooth transition towards broader implementation.

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Webinar on Engagement Portal: New Module Launches
2026-08-26 13:00 - 15:00
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted a webinar on the launch of new modules within the SAHPRA Portal.

The webinar provided an overview of newly introduced portal functionalities designed to enhance regulatory processes, improve data quality, and support digital transformation initiatives. Stakeholders received guidance on the purpose, requirements, and use of the new modules, as well as an opportunity to engage directly with SAHPRA regarding implementation expectations.

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SAHPRA’s Regulatory Technical Forum (RTF) Virtual Meeting – August 2026
2026-08-27 09:00 - 12:00
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted the Regulatory Technical Forum (RTF) Meeting.

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