Introduction
The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) will organize the “PMDA-ATC Blood Products Seminar 2026 for PPWG,” designed for overseas regulatory authority officials engaged in regulation of blood products. This seminar will be held IN PERSON at the PMDA Office in Tokyo from October 27 to 29, 2026.
The seminar will cover current guidelines and practices related to blood products. Lectures and Q&A sessions will be delivered by representatives from PMDA, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), and industry experts. Participants will also engage in case studies and small-group discussions. The programme will also include a site visit to a manufacturing facility to observe the receipt of donated blood and the production of blood products for transfusion.
The seminar aims to provide participants with practical insights that may support the assessment and GMP oversight of blood products, while offering opportunies to exchange experiences and perspectives with regulators from other authorities.
Key Seminar Objectives
- To learn about Japanese regulations and internationally recognized guidelines related to blood products
- To develop a sound understanding of the scientific, ethical, and regulatory considerations involved in the assessment of blood products
- To gain knowledge of manufacturing controls and GMP inspections for blood products
Who should apply
Regulators of ASEAN Member States ONLY (Beginner to Intermediate level)
- At least 2 years of experience in the regulatory assessment of the quality, efficacy and/or safety of blood products, and/or in GMP inspection of blood products.
- English will be used for all lectures and discussions during the seminar. Participants should be able to communicate effectively.
Dates
October 27 (Tuesday) - 29 (Thursday), 2026Program
Please refer to the linked program [124.0KB]
Others
Materials will be provided electronically. Participants are requested to bring their own laptop computers to access these materials as needed.
Fee
There is no registration fee to participate in this seminar.
- Detailed information on travel arrangements and hotel reservations will be provided to selected participants. Further information available at: PMDA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- International travel insurance is not covered by PMDA, but PMDA strongly recommends all participants to purchase a plan.
Seminar Venue
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA)
Shin-Kasumigaseki Building, 3-3-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0013 Japan
Contact Us
For more information, please contact:
Secretariat, PMDA Asia Training Center
E-mail: PMDA-ATC[at]pmda.go.jp
Asia Training Center for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Regulatory Affairs
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency
Shin-Kasumigaseki Building, 3-3-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0013 Japan
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