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Target Animal Safety Evaluation for Veterinary Monoclonal Antibody Products; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability

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Summary (from the Federal Register abstract)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry (GFI) #298 (VICH GL62) titled "Target Animal Safety Evaluation for Veterinary Monoclonal Antibody Products." This draft guidance has been developed for veterinary use by the International Cooperation on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Veterinary Medicinal Products (VICH). This draft guidance contributes to the international harmonization of methods used for the target animal safety (TAS) evaluation of veterinary monoclonal antibody products (VMAPs) and aids in preparing and conducting VMAP TAS studies under laboratory and field conditions. A harmonized standard is intended to aid in development of mutually acceptable VMAP TAS programs.

Document type
Notice
Federal Register document number
2026-19141
Published
Sep 18, 2026
Action
Notice of availability.
Docket
FDA-2026-D-7233
Comments posted on Regulations.gov (at last check)
0
DATES section (from the document)
Submit either electronic or written comments on the draft guidance by November 17, 2026 to ensure that the Agency considers your comment on this draft guidance before it begins work on the final version of the guidance.
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