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Global Directory

A comprehensive directory of regulatory authorities worldwide. Explore the agencies responsible for drug registration in ICH regions, ASEAN countries, and emerging markets.

Understanding eCTD vs ACTD

The difference between the two major dossier formats used globally for drug registration.

eCTD

Electronic Common Technical Document

5Modules
  • Module 1: Regional Administrative Information
  • Module 2: CTD Summaries (QOS, Non-clinical & Clinical Overview)
  • Module 3: Quality Data
  • Module 4: Nonclinical Study Reports
  • Module 5: Clinical Study Reports

Used in ICH regions including USA, Europe, Japan, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

ACTD

ASEAN Common Technical Document

4Parts
  • Part I: Table of Contents & Administrative Data
  • Part II: Quality Document (equivalent to eCTD Module 3)
  • Part III: Nonclinical Document (equivalent to eCTD Module 4)
  • Part IV: Clinical Document (equivalent to eCTD Module 5)

Used in ASEAN regions including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Section 1: ICH Regions & Western Markets

These countries follow the eCTD format with 5 Modules, as defined by the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH).

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USA

US FDA

Food and Drug Administration

eCTD - 5 Modules
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Europe

EMA

European Medicines Agency

eCTD - 5 Modules
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Japan

PMDA

Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency

eCTD - 5 Modules
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United Kingdom

MHRA

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

eCTD - 5 Modules
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Canada

Health Canada

Health Canada

eCTD - 5 Modules
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Australia

TGA

Therapeutic Goods Administration

eCTD - 5 Modules
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Switzerland

Swissmedic

Swissmedic

eCTD - 5 Modules

Section 2: ASEAN Region

These countries follow the ACTD format with 4 Parts, as adopted by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

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Singapore

HSA

Health Sciences Authority

ACTD - 4 Parts
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Malaysia

NPRA

National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency

ACTD - 4 Parts
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Thailand

Thai FDA

Thai FDA

ACTD - 4 Parts
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Philippines

FDA Philippines

FDA Philippines

ACTD - 4 Parts
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Vietnam

DAV

Drug Administration of Vietnam

ACTD - 4 Parts
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Indonesia

BPOM

National Agency of Drug and Food Control

ACTD - 4 Parts

Section 3: Emerging Markets & ROW

These countries have their own unique submission formats. Each market has specific requirements that differ from the standard eCTD or ACTD.

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India

CDSCO

Central Drugs Standard Control Organization

Indian CTD (Form 44)
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China

NMPA

National Medical Products Administration

China eCTD / CTD
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Brazil

ANVISA

National Health Surveillance Agency

CTD (Portuguese language required)
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South Africa

SAHPRA

SAHPRA

ZA eCTD
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Saudi Arabia (GCC)

SFDA

SFDA

GCC eCTD

Quick Reference Summary

7

ICH Countries

eCTD - 5 Modules

6

ASEAN Countries

ACTD - 4 Parts

5

Emerging Markets

Country-Specific Formats

Explore Dossier Formats in Detail

Now that you know which format each country uses, dive into the Dossier Masterclass to learn the structure of each eCTD module in detail.