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Memoranda of Understanding and Other Cooperative Arrangements

COUNTRYSUBJECTLINKSCONTACTDATES
Effective/Expiration
AustraliaPharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice Inspections 
 
[HTML]Michael J. Airumian
 
10/11/2000
In effect indefinitely
AustraliaDry Milk Products


 
[HTML]Michael J. Airumian 

11/28/1979 

In effect Indefinitely

AustraliaShellfish Safety


 
[HTML]Michael J. Airumian
 
9/12/1986
In effect indefinitely
AustraliaAnimal Pharmaceuticals Exchange of Information 

 
[HTML]Michael J. Airumian
 
2/18/1997
In effect indefinitely
AustraliaMedical Device Good Manufacturing Practices Inspection Information 

 
[HTML]Michael J. Airumian
 
2/17/1993
In effect indefinitely
AustraliaOrphan Products[HTML]Michael J. Airumian
 
8/13/1997
In effect indefinitely
BelgiumDry Milk Products[HTML]David P. Kelly 
 
11/6/1974
In effect indefinitely
Canada, Mexico, and United States
Trilateral Cooperation
Trilateral Cooperation Charter to increase communication, collaboration, and exchange of information in the areas of drugs, biologic, medical devices, food safety, and nutrition

 
[HTML] (English)
HTML] (French)
HTML] (Spanish)
Sheri L. Schwartzback
 
10/14/2009
In effect indefinitely
CanadaProprietary Software to Minimize Medication Errors[HTML]Charles A. Gaylord 
 
12/01/2005
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12/01/2015
CanadaSharing and Exchange of Information about Therapeutic Products[HTML]Charles A. Gaylord 
 
12/01/2005
In effect indefinitely
CanadaFood Emergency Situations[HTML]Charles A. Gaylord
 
1/5/1998
In effect indefinitely
CanadaDrug Plan/Inspection Good Manufacturing Practices[HTML]Charles A. Gaylord
 
10/1/1973
In effect indefinitely
CanadaExchange of Information on Radiological Health Compliance Programs 

 
[HTML]Charles A. Gaylord12/16/1974
In effect indefinitely
CanadaShellfish Safety[HTML]Charles A. Gaylord
 
In effect indefinitely
CanadaGood Laboratory Practices Phase I/Non-Clinical Labs[HTML]Charles A. Gaylord
 
5/10/1979
In effect indefinitely
CanadaAgricultural Trade (Veterinary Drugs and Pesticides)[HTML]Charles A. Gaylord 
 
12/4/1998
In effect indefinitely
CanadaExchange of Information About Therapeutic Products

 
Amended:
[FDA Amendments]
[HPFB Amendments]
[MOU as Amended]
Original MOU: [Original MOU]
Charles A. Gaylord 
 
11/18/2003
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11/18/2013
Canada and MexicoScientific and Regulatory Fields of Health: Cooperation[HTML]Sheri L. Schwartzback 
 
10/30/1995
In effect indefinitely
ChinaSafety of drugs and medical devices[HTML]Astrid L. Szeto
 
12/11/2007
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12/11/2009
Automatically Extended to:
12/11/2013
ChinaSafety of Food and feed[HTML]Astrid L. Szeto 
 
12/11/2007
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12/11/2012
ChinaCeramicware intended for use in the preparation, serving or storage of food or drink and offered for export to the United States of America[HTML]Astrid L. Szeto
 
11/09/2010
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11/09/2015
Costa RicaTo facilitate the exchange of information and the development of projects of mutual interest[HTML]Moises O'Neill 
 
4/15/2011
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4/14/2016
DenmarkDry Milk Products[HTML]David P. Kelly 
 
1/19/1979
In effect indefinitely
European Union
(EC, DG SANCO)
Food Safety[HTML]David P. Kelly 
 
9/23/2005
In effect indefinitely
FinlandImported Food Products Certification[HTML]David P. Kelly 
 
3/4/1984
In effect indefinitely
FranceGood Laboratory Practices Phase II/Non-Clinical Labs[HTML]Shena Arellano
 
3/18/1986
In effect indefinitely
FranceCaseins[HTML]David P. Kelly 
 
1/15/1987
In effect indefinitely
FranceCheese Certification Program for Listeria[HTML]David P. Kelly 
 
1/21/1987
In effect indefinitely
GermanyGood Laboratory Practices Phase II/Non-Clinical Labs[HTML]Shena Arellano
 
12/23/1988
In effect indefinitely
IcelandShellfish Safety[HTML]Shena Arellano
 
12/28/1978
In effect indefinitely
IrelandCertification requirements for caseins, caseinates, and mixtures exported from Ireland

FDA [HTML

DAFF [HTML]

David P. Kelly 
 
11/10/2010
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11/10/2015
ItalyGood Laboratory Practices Phase II/Non-Clinical Labs[HTML]Shena Arellano
 
12/19/1989
In effect indefinitely
JapanShellfish Safety 

 
[HTML]Sema D. Hashemi
 
10/24/1962
In effect indefinitely
JapanGood Laboratory Practices Phase I/Non-Clinical Labs[HTML]Sema D. Hashemi
 
4/15/1983
In effect indefinitely
JapanPuffer Fish[HTML]Sema D. Hashemi
 
10/24/1988
In effect indefinitely
JapanExchange of Good Manufacturing Practices Inspection Information

1. Japan/US Letter

2. US/Japan Letter

[HTML

[HTML]

Sema D. Hashemi
 
12/27/2000
In effect indefinitely
Mexico, Canada and United States
Trilateral Cooperation
Trilateral Cooperation Charter to increase communication, collaboration, and exchange of information in the areas of drugs, biologic, medical devices, food safety, and nutrition

 
[HTML] (English)
HTML] (French)
HTML] (Spanish)
Sheri L. Schwartzback
 
10/14/2009
In effect indefinitely
MexicoCantaloupe

Extended
FDA-SENASICA
English [HTML]
Spanish [HTML]


Extended
FDA-SENASICA
English [HTML]
Spanish [HTML]


Extended
FDA-SENASICA
English [HTML]
Spanish [HTML]


Amended 
FDA [HTML
SENASICA [HTML]


Original MOU
FDA - SENASICA [HTML]

Naomi Kawin
 

Extended

4/28/2012
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6/12/2012

Extended

10/28/2011
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4/28/2012

Extended

10/28/2010
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10/28/2011

Amended

4/19/2007
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10/26/2010

Original MOU

10/26/2005
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10/26/2010

MexicoSafety and Quality of Fresh and Frozen Aquacultured Molluscan Shellfish Exported from the United Mexican Sates to the United States of America Extended [HTML] MOU [HTML] Spanish Version[HTML]Naomi Kawin 
 
6/18/2008
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6/18/2013
MexicoCooperation to Enhance Activities of Mutual Interest in the Area of the Safety of Foods for Human Consumption[HTML]Naomi Kawin 
 
9/4/2001
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9/4/2011
Mexico and CanadaScientific and Regulatory Fields of Health[HTML]Naomi Kawin 
 
10/30/1995
In effect indefinitely
NetherlandsDry Milk Products[HTML]David P. Kelly 
 
1/8/1979
In effect indefinitely
NetherlandsGood Laboratory Practices Phase II/Non-Clinical Labs[HTML]Shena Arellano
 
12/20/1988
In effect indefinitely
New ZealandShellfish Safety 

 
[HTML]Michael J. Airumian
 
10/30/1980
In effect indefinitely
New ZealandDry Milk Products[HTML]Michael J. Airumian
 
11/11/1975
In effect indefinitely
New ZealandFish and Fishery Products[HTML]Michael J. Airumian
 
12/20/1995
In effect indefinitely
New ZealandHorticultural Produce (strawberries/kiwifruit); Pesticides[HTML]Michael J. Airumian
 
3/13/1995
In effect indefinitely
NorwayRennet Casein[HTML]David P. Kelly 
 
2/26/1982
In effect indefinitely
NorwaySmoked Salmon[HTML]David P. Kelly
 
10/15/1996
PhilippinesFood Products[HTML]Sema D. Hashemi 
 
9/18/1986
In effect indefinitely
RussiaFood Products 

 
[HTML]David P. Kelly 
 
3/29/1996
In effect indefinitely
RussiaDrug Products, Good Clinical Practices[HTML](English)
[HTML] (Russian)
Shena Arellano 
 
05/27/2010
In effect indefinitely
SingaporeMedical Products[HTML]Charles A. Gaylord 
 
6/24/2005
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6/24/2010
SpainClementines[HTML]David P. Kelly 
 
9/27/2000
In effect indefinitely
SwedenDry Milk Products[HTML]David P. Kelly 
 
11/2/1977
In effect indefinitely
SwedenGood Laboratory Practices Phase I/Non-Clinical Labs[HTML]Shena Arellano
 
5/25/1979
In effect indefinitely
SwedenDrug Plant Inspections Good Manufacturing Practices; Exchange of Information [subject matter is covered by the U.S.-EU Pharmaceuticals Good Manufacturing Practices Annex][HTML]Shena Arellano10/17/1972
In effect indefinitely
SwitzerlandDrug Plant Inspections[HTML]David P. Kelly10/28/1968
In effect indefinitely
SwitzerlandGood Laboratory Practices Phase II/Non-Clinical Labs[HTML]David P. Kelly4/29/1985
In effect indefinitely
SwitzerlandDrug Plant Inspections; Regulatory Cooperation (Agreed Minutes) 

 
[HTML]David P. Kelly8/7/1998
In effect indefinitely
SwitzerlandExchange of information about pharmaceutical products for human and animal use, and medical devices[HTML]David P. Kelly
 
09/22/2003
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09/22/2013
Taiwan (Taipei)Medical Device Inspections 

 
[HTML]Astrid L. Szeto
 
1/9/1998
In effect indefinitely
United KingdomShellfish Safety[HTML]David P. Kelly
 
9/7/1982
In effect indefinitely
United KingdomMedical Device Inspection of Manufacturers[HTML]David P. Kelly
 
6/6/1986
In effect indefinitely

For additional information about the International Arrangements listed above, please contact Marie Mbaye at Marie.Mbaye@fda.hhs.gov or (301) 796 4600

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