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1.12 — Environmental Assessment / Categorical Exclusion

Environmental assessment or categorical exclusion claim per 21 CFR 25

Requirements by Phase

Phase 1
required
Phase 2
required
Phase 3
required
NDA
required

Environmental assessment or categorical exclusion claim per 21 CFR 25

Requirements by Phase

IND Phase 1: required IND Phase 2: required IND Phase 3: required NDA: required

Content Requirements

  • Environmental assessment analyzing potential environmental impact (if required)
  • Categorical exclusion claim with citation of applicable exclusion category under 21 CFR 25.31
  • For most INDs: categorical exclusion applies (21 CFR 25.31(a))
  • For NDA: full environmental assessment or justified categorical exclusion

Expected Deliverables

  • Environmental assessment or categorical exclusion claim

ICH Guidelines: 21 CFR 25

Source: 21 CFR 25

References

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