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INTERNATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

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COUNTRY
SUBJECT
LINKS
CONTACT
DATES
Effective/Expiration
Australia Regulation of Animal Drugs
[PDF415 KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov

10/20/2005
-
10/20/2010
Australia Information Sharing
FDA
[PDF 165KB]
[HTML]

APVMA
[PDF 159KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
10/20/2005
In effect indefinitely
Australia Information Sharing
TGA
[PDF 146KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
08/11/2004
In effect indefinitely
Australia Pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice Inspections



[PDF]

[HTML]
Joseph Famulare
(301) 827-8940
Joseph.Famulare@fda.hhs.gov
10/11/2000
Australia Dry Milk Products



[PDF]
Robin W. Woo
(301) 436-2776
Robin.Woo@fda.hhs.gov
11/28/1979
Australia Shellfish Safety



[PDF]
Philip Spiller
(301) 436-2300
Phillip.Spiller@fda.hhs.gov
9/12/1986
Australia Animal Pharmaceuticals Exchange of Information

[PDF]
Merton Smith
(240) 276-9025
Merton.Smith@fda.hhs.gov
2/18/1997
Australia Medical Device Good Manufacturing Practices Inspection Information

[PDF]
Lillian Gill
(301) 827-7975
Lillian.Gill@fda.hhs.gov
2/17/1993
Australia Orphan Products

[PDF]
Marlene Haffner
( 301) 827-3666
Marlene.Haffner@fda.hhs.gov

8/13/1997
Australia Information Sharing
FDA
[HTML]
[PDF77KB]

AQIS
[HTML]
[PDF93KB]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
03/17/2009
In effect indefinitely
Australia/New Zealand Information Sharing
FDA
[PDF205KB]

FSANZ
[PDF180KB]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
04/15/2008
In effect indefinitely
Belgium Dry Milk Products

[PDF]
[HTML]
Robin W. Woo
(301) 436-2776
Robin.Woo@fda.hhs.gov

11/6/1974
Belgium Information Sharing
[PDF101KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
12/15/2004
In effect indefinitely
Belgium Information Sharing
[PDF191KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
04/23/2007
In effect indefinitely
Canada Proprietary Software to Minimize Medication Errors
[PDF 305 KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
12/01/2005
-
12/01/2015
Canada Sharing and Exchange of Information about Therapeutic Products
[PDF619KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
12/01/2005
In effect indefinitely
Canada Food Emergency Situations

[PDF]
Ellen Morrison
(301) 827-5660
Ellen.Morrison@fda.hhs.gov

1/5/1998
Canada Drug Plan/Inspection Good Manufacturing Practices
[PDF]
[HTML]
Joseph Famulare
(301) 827-8940
Joseph.Famulare@fda.hhs.gov

10/1/1973
Canada Exchange of Information on Radiological Health Compliance Programs

[PDF]
[HTML]
John Stigi
(301) 443-0806
John.Stigi@fda.hhs.gov
12/16/1974
Canada Shellfish Safety

[PDF]
[HTML]
Philip Spiller
(301) 436-2300
Phillip.Spiller@fda.hhs.gov

4/30/1948
Canada Good Laboratory Practices Phase I/Non-Clinical Labs

[PDF]
[HTML]
Lana L. Ogram
(240) 632-6852
Lana.Ogram@fda.hhs.gov
5/10/1979
Canada Agricultural Trade (Veterinary Drugs and Pesticides)

[PDF]
[HTML]
Merton Smith
(240) 276-9025
Merton.Smith@fda.hhs.gov
12/4/1998
Canada Exchange of Information About Therapeutic Products


 [PDF448KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
11/18/2003
-
11/18/2013
Canada Information Sharing
FDA
[PDF175KB]
[HTML]

CFIA
[PDF159KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
12/22/2003
In effect indefinitely
Canada and Mexico Scientific and Regulatory Fields of Health: Cooperation
[PDF]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov

10/30/1995
Canada, Mexico and United States Information Sharing
FDA
(English version)
[PDF362KB]
[HTML]

Health Canada
(French verison) [PDF390KB]
[HTML]

COFEPRIS
(Spanish version)
[PDF - N/A]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
06/21/2004
In effect indefinitely
Canada Information Sharing
FDA
[PDF1MB]
[HTML]

Health Canada
[PDF159KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
11/18/2003
In effect indefinitely
China Safety of drugs and medical devices
[PDF 872KB]
[PDF 1MB Chinese]

[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
12/11/2007
-
12/11/2009
China Safety of Food and feed
[PDF 1.20MB]
[PDF 1MB Chinese]

[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
12/11/2007
-
12/11/2012
China Ceramicware intended for use in the preparation, serving or storage of food or drink and offered for export to the United States of America
[PDF680KB]
[HTML]

Chinese version
[PDF508KB]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
1/06/2006
[Last signature date of the chinese version MOU]
-
1/06/2011
Denmark Dry Milk Products

[PDF]
[HTML]
Robin W. Woo
(301) 436-2776
Robin.Woo@fda.hhs.gov

1/19/1979
Denmark Information sharing
FDA
[PDF 169KB]
[HTML]

DMA
[PDF 67KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
11/14/2007
In effect indefinitely
European Community A. Framework



B. Pharmaceuticals Good Manufacturing Practices Annex




C. Medical Device Annex

[PDF]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov


Joseph Famulare
(301) 827-8940
Joseph.Famulare@fda.hhs.gov



John Stigi
(
301) 443-0806
John.Stigi@fda.hhs.gov

6/20/1997
European Community Veterinary Equivalence Framework Agreement


[PDF]
Merton Smith
(240) 276-9025
Merton.Smith@fda.hhs.gov

Catherine Carnevale
(301) 436-2380
Catherine.Carnevale@fda.hhs.gov

7/20/1999 
European Union EC, DG Enterprise Information Sharing related to Medical Devices
FDA
[PDF 306KB]

DG Enterprise
[PDF 92KB]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
07/02/2007
-
07/02/2012
European Union EC, DG Enterprise Information Sharing related to Cosmetics
FDA
[PDF 129KB]

DG Enterprise
[PDF 118KB]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
07/02/2007
-
07/02/2012
European Union (EFSA) Information Sharing related to food and feed
FDA
[PDF 129KB]

EFSA
[PDF 118KB]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
07/02/2007
In effect indefinitely
European Union
(EC, DG Enterprise/EMEA)
Information Sharing
FDA
[PDF 193KB]
[HTML]

EC/EMEA
[PDF 214KB]

Extension
[PDF 94KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
9/12/2003
-
9/12/2005

Extended

9/15/2005
-
9/15/2010
European Union
(EC, DG SANCO)
Food Safety
[PDF 218 KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
9/23/2005
In effect indefinitely
European Union
(EC, DG SANCO)
Information Sharing
FDA
[PDF 56KB]
[HTML]

DG SANCO
[PDF 34KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
6/6/2005
In effect indefinitely
Finland Imported Food Products Certification

[PDF] [HTML]
Robin W. Woo
(301) 436-2776
Robin.Woo@fda.hhs.gov

3/4/1984
France Good Laboratory Practices Phase II/Non-Clinical Labs

[PDF]
Lana L. Ogram
(240) 632-6852
Lana.Ogram@fda.hhs.gov
3/18/1986
France Caseins

[PDF]
Robin W. Woo
(301) 436-2776
Robin.Woo@fda.hhs.gov

1/15/1987
France Cheese Certification Program for Listeria

[PDF]
[HTML]
Robin W. Woo
(301) 436-2776
Robin.Woo@fda.hhs.gov

1/21/1987
France Information Sharing
FDA and AFSSAPS
[PDF205KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
2/08/2006
-
2/08/2011
France Information Sharing
AFSSA-FDA
[PDF120KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
0/07/2005
In effect indefinitely
Germany Information Sharing
FDA
[PDF157KB]
[HTML]

PEI
[PDF167KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
1/30/2006
In effect indefinitely
Germany Good Laboratory Practices Phase II/Non-Clinical Labs

[PDF]
[HTML]
Lana L. Ogram
(240) 632-6852
Lana.Ogram@fda.hhs.gov
12/23/1988
Germany Information Sharing
BFUNR-FDA
[PDF142KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
02/04/2005
In effect indefinitely
Germany Information Sharing
BfArM-FDA
[PDF212KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
02/02/2005
In effect indefinitely
Iceland Shellfish Safety

[PDF]
Philip Spiller
(301) 436-2300
Phillip.Spiller@fda.hhs.gov

12/28/1978
Ireland Certification requirements for caseins, caseinates, and mixtures exported from Ireland
FDA
[PDF216KB]

DAF
[PDF204KB]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
6/29/2007
-
6/29/2012
Ireland Information Sharing
FDA
[PDF152KB]
[HTML]

IMB
[PDF154KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
9/20/2005
In effect indefinitely
Ireland Information Sharing
INAB
[PDF105KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
06/14/2005
In effect indefinitely
Israel Information Sharing
FDA
[PDF174KB]
[HTML]

The Administration
[PDF118KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
12/15/2005
In effect indefinitely
Italy Good Laboratory Practices Phase II/Non-Clinical Labs

[PDF]
[HTML]
Lana L. Ogram
(240) 632-6852
Lana.Ogram@fda.hhs.gov
12/19/1989
Japan Shellfish Safety

[PDF]
[HTML]
Philip Spiller
(301) 436-2300
Phillip.Spiller@fda.hhs.gov

10/24/1962
Japan Good Laboratory Practices Phase I/Non-Clinical Labs

[PDF]
[HTML]
Lana L. Ogram
(240) 632-6852
Lana.Ogram@fda.hhs.gov
4/15/1983
Japan Puffer Fish

[PDF]
[HTML]
Philip Spiller
(301) 436-2300
Phillip.Spiller@fda.hhs.gov

10/24/1988
Japan Exchange of Good Manufacturing Practices Inspection Information

1. Japan/US Letter

2. US/Japan Letter
[PDF]
[HTML]



[PDF]
[HTML]
Joseph Famulare
(301) 827-8940
Joseph.Famulare@fda.hhs.gov
12/27/2000
Japan Information Sharing
FDA
[PDF122KB]
[HTML]

PMDA
[PDF124KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
09/15/2004
In effect indefinitely
Japan Information Sharing
FDA
[PDF114KB]
[HTML]

PFSB
[PDF146KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
09/15/2004
In effect indefinitely
korea Safety and Quality of Fresh and Fresh Frozen Molluscan Shellfish
[PDF608KB]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
10/28/2003
-
10/28/2008
Mexico Cantaloupe
Amendments
FDA [PDF228KB]
SAGARPA [PDF355KB]

MOU
[PDF355KB]

Attachments:
Original (English) [PDF92KB]


Original (Spanish) [PDF1.18MB]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
4/19/2007
-
4/19/2012
Mexico Safety and Quality of Fresh and Frozen Aquacultured Molluscan Shellfish Exported from the United Mexican Sates to the United States of America
Extended [PDF 66KB]
[PDF433KB]
[HTML]

Spanish version
[PDF512KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
6/18/2008
-
6/18/2013
Mexico Cooperation to Enhance Activities of Mutual Interest in the Area of the Safety of Foods for Human Consumption

[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
9/4/2001
-
9/4/2011
Mexico Information sharing
COFEPRIS
[PDF152KB]
[HTML]

Spanish version
[PDF171KB]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
04/15/2002
In effect indefinitely
Mexico Information sharing
SAGARPA
[PDF127KB]
[HTML]

Spanish version
[PDF137KB]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
5/7/2004
In effect indefinitely
Mexico and Canada Scientific and Regulatory Fields of Health

[PDF] [HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
10/30/1995
Netherlands Dry Milk Products

[PDF] [HTML]
Robin W. Woo
(301) 436-2776
Robin.Woo@fda.hhs.gov

1/8/1979
Netherlands Good Laboratory Practices Phase II/Non-Clinical Labs

[PDF] [HTML]
Lana L. Ogram
(240) 632-6852
Lana.Ogram@fda.hhs.govv
12/20/1988
Netherlands Information Sharing
FDA
[PDF325KB]
[HTML]

MEB-IGZ
[PDF173KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
10/02/2006
In effect indefinitely
New Zealand Shellfish Safety

[PDF]
Philip Spiller
(301) 436-2300
Phillip.Spiller@fda.hhs.gov

10/30/1980
New Zealand Dry Milk Products

[PDF]
Robin W. Woo
(301) 436-2776
Robin.Woo@fda.hhs.gov

11/11/1975
New Zealand Horticultural Produce (strawberries/kiwifruit); Pesticides

[PDF]
Robin W. Woo
(301) 436-2776
Robin.Woo@fda.hhs.gov
3/13/1995
New Zealand Information sharing
FDA
[PDF96KB]
[HTML]

NZFSA
[PDF92KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
10/28/2004
In effect indefinitely
New Zealand Cooperation to enhance activities of mutual interest in the area of the safety and defense of foods for human consumption and animal feeds
Amended (Exchange of letters)
FDA [PDF136KB]
NZFSA [PDF134KB]

MOU[PDF92KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
3/18/2005
-
3/17/2010
New Zealand Information sharing
Medsafe
[PDF371KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
03/02/2007
In effect indefinitely
Norway Rennet Casein

[PDF]
Robin W. Woo
(301) 436-2776
Robin.Woo@fda.hhs.gov

2/26/1982
Norway Smoked Salmon

[PDF]
Philip Spiller
(301) 436-2300
Phillip.Spiller@fda.hhs.gov

10/15/1996
Philippines Food Products

[PDF]
Robin W. Woo
(301) 436-2776
Robin.Woo@fda.hhs.gov

9/18/1986
Russia Food Products

[PDF]
Robin W. Woo
(301) 436-2776
Robin.Woo@fda.hhs.gov

3/29/1996
Singapore Medical Products
[PDF 236 KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
6/24/2005
-
6/24/2010
Singapore Information sharing
FDA
[PDF117KB]
[HTML]

HSA
[PDF104KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
8/25/2004
In effect indefinitely
South Africa Information sharing
FDA
[PDF127KB]
[HTML]

MCC
[PDF146KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
12/06/2004
In effect indefinitely
Spain Clementines

[PDF]
Robin W. Woo
(301) 436-2776
Robin.Woo@fda.hhs.gov

9/27/2000
Sweden Dry Milk Products

[PDF]
Robin W. Woo
(301) 436-2776
Robin.Woo@fda.hhs.gov

11/2/1977
Sweden Good Laboratory Practices Phase I/Non-Clinical Labs

[PDF]
Lana L. Ogram
(240) 632-6852
Lana.Ogram@fda.hhs.gov
5/25/1979
Sweden Drug Plant Inspections Good Manufacturing Practices; Exchange of Information [subject matter is covered by the U.S.-EU Pharmaceuticals Good Manufacturing Practices Annex]

[PDF]
Joseph Famulare
(301) 827-8940
Joseph.Famulare@fda.hhs.gov
10/17/1972
Sweden Information Sharing
FDA
[PDF174KB]
[HTML]

MPA
[PDF165KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
03/31/2006
In effect indefinitely
Switzerland Drug Plant Inspections

[PDF] [HTML]
Steven Solomon
(301) 443-6230
Steven.Solomon@fda.hhs.gov

10/28/1968
Switzerland Good Laboratory Practices Phase II/Non-Clinical Labs

[PDF] [HTML]
Lana L. Ogram
(240) 632-6852
Lana.Ogram@fda.hhs.gov
4/29/1985
Switzerland Drug Plant Inspections; Regulatory Cooperation (Agreed Minutes)

[PDF] [HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
8/7/1998
Switzerland Exchange of information about pharmaceutical products for human and animal use, and medical devices
[PDF 344KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
09/22/2003
-
09/22/2013
Switzerland Information sharing
Swissmedic
[PDF191KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
9/17/2003
In effect indefinitely
Taiwan (Taipei) Medical Device Inspections

[PDF]
John Stigi
(
301) 443-0806
John.Stigi@fda.hhs.gov

1/9/1998
United Kingdom Food Safety Analytical Methods
[PDF404KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
10/29/03
-
10/29/08
United Kingdom Information Sharing
FDA
[PDF174KB]

MHRA
[PDF165KB]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.gov
02/14/05
In effect indefinitely
United Kingdom Shellfish Safety

[PDF]
Philip Spiller
(301) 436-2300
Phillip.Spiller@fda.hhs.gov

9/7/1982
United Kingdom Medical Device Inspection of Manufacturers

[PDF] [HTML]
Lillian Gill
(301) 827-7975
Lillian.Gill@fda.hhs.govov
6/6/1986  
Vietnam Food, animal, feed, and medical product safety
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.go
06/28/2008
-
06/28/2011
WHO Products Approved under PEPFAR and WHO’s Prequalification Program
[PDF389KB]
[HTML]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.go
8/11/2005
In effect indefinitely
WHO Information sharing
[PDF300KB]
Matthew E. Eckel
(301) 827-4480
Matthew.Eckel@fda.hhs.go
07/08/2008
In effect indefinitely

For additional information about the International Arrangements listed above, please contact Marie Mbaye at Marie.Mbaye@fda.hhs.gov or (301) 827 4480

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