FDA regulatory news highlights January 2026

5 February 2026

From the press releases of the U.S Food and Drug Administration, Arex Advisor has rounded up a selection of regulatory highlights from the past month.

FDA signals flexible CMC oversight for cell and gene therapies

11 January 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has outlined a more flexible approach to chemistry, manufacturing and control requirements for cell and gene therapies. The approach is intended to support innovation and speed development, while helping sponsors align their development strategies ahead of Biologics License Application submissions. Read more

FDA promotes modern statistical methods for clinical trials

12 January 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has published draft guidance encouraging the use of Bayesian statistical methods in drug and biologics trials. The guidance aims to help developers make better use of available data, run more efficient studies, and support timely delivery of safe and effective treatments. Read more

FDA launches PreCheck pilot to boost US drug manufacturing

1 February 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has opened applications for its new PreCheck pilot programme, aimed at strengthening domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing. The initiative seeks to improve regulatory predictability, support the construction of US manufacturing sites, and streamline facility assessments ahead of specific product applications, helping reinforce the resilience of the US medicines supply chain. Read more

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Staffan Thunell

Founding partner

BSc Economics and BA

Staffan has a long background in entrepreneurship within the life science industry. He has 20+ years experience from posit­ions as Founder, Chair­man, CEO and CFO within medical affairs consulting and small pharma. Previously Staffan worked in executive positions in big pharma and specialty pharma companies.