Procedural advice to applicants/marketing authorisation holders on re-examination of CVMP opinions (according to Regulation (EU) 2019/6)
6 February 2024
- 6 February 2024
EMA/CVMP/321528/2017 ? Rev.3
Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP)Procedural advice to applicants/marketing authorisation
holders on re-examination of CVMP opinionsTable of contents
1. - Assessment of the applicant?s/marketing authorisation holder?s detailed grounds for reexamination of the CVMP opinion ................................................................................ 5
4.4.1. - Timetable for re-examination of opinions for work-sharing procedures, variations
requiring assessment, referrals and establishment of maximum residue limits ................... 7
4.4.3. - This document describes the procedure and gives guidance for the re-examination of
different types of opinions of the Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP). - The conclusions reached and the reasons for those conclusions shall be annexed to its
opinion and shall form an integral part thereof. - Within 15 days of the re-examination of its opinion, the Agency shall forward its opinion to the
Commission and the applicant. - The re-examination procedure is not applicable for CVMP opinions on procedures according to
Articles 54(8), 130(4), 141(1)(c) or (e) of Regulation (EU) 2019/6 as this is not foreseen in the
legislation. - Applicant?s/marketing authorisation holder?s request for reexamination
Within 15 calendar days of receipt of the CVMP opinion (date of receipt by applicant/MAH as
documented by Eudralink), the applicant/MAH may request a re-examination of the CVMP opinion. - For further
details see CVMP rules on appointment and responsibilities of the CVMP rapporteur and co-rapporteur
in accordance with Article 140(6) of Regulation (EU) 2019/6, and peer reviewer. - Day 80
Day 90Adoption of final CVMP opinion and assessment report (following an oral
explanation by applicant to the CVMP, if applicable). - Day 50
Day 60Adoption of final CVMP opinion and assessment report (following an oral
explanation by applicant/MAH to the CVMP, if applicable). - Oral explanation at CVMP meeting
The applicant/MAH has the right to be heard by the CVMP in an oral explanation. - CVMP final opinion on re-examination
The procedure for adoption of the final CVMP opinion at the CVMP meeting follows the principles
described in the CVMP rules of procedure. - Information to be made available to the public
The start of a re-examination procedure will be mentioned in the CVMP meeting highlights. - summary of opinion, EPAR,
refusal EPAR, questions and answers on referrals, all annexes of the CVMP opinion, etc.).