GLOBAL eCTD IMPLEMENTATION TRACKER Track eCTD versions, pilots, voluntary acceptance, mandatory dates and regulatory changes worldwide.
Regions tracked20
Specs33
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Updated2026-11-07
V4.0

Markets where eCTD v4.0 is In force

Markets grouped by their current eCTD v4.0 implementation stage. Dates carry source-confidence badges; expand a row for the full timeline.

Markets where eCTD v4.0 is In force


UAUkraineState Expert Center of the Ministry of Health (DEC)In forceICH roadmapSince 18 Aug 2025
Technical pilot
1 May – 31 Dec 2024
Voluntary
1 Jan – 17 Aug 2025 (dual-format transition)
Mandatory
Since 18 Aug 2025 (new registrations)
Mandatory scope
Registrations, re-registrations and variations; the "authenticity" (Order No. 1391) and "recognition" (Order No. 1245) procedures are excluded
Open
tnTunisiaNational Agency for Medicines and Health Products (ANMPS)In forceICH roadmap1 Jun 2026
Technical pilot
Portal testing from Oct 2025
Voluntary
1 Apr – 31 May 2026 (eCTD or eSubmission)
Mandatory
1 Jun 2026 · renewals baseline 1 Jan 2027
Mandatory scope
New MAAs, renewals, variations & transfers; backlog resubmission by 31 Dec 2026 (2025 dossiers) / 31 Mar 2027 (2026 dossiers), after which the original priority date is forfeited
Open
JPJapanMHLW · PMDA (Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency)In forceAuthority confirmedApril 2026
Technical pilot
Q2 2021 (complete)
Voluntary
2022
Mandatory
April 2026
Mandatory scope
NDA and some sNDA; ANDA optional
Open

Piloting · Voluntary · eCTD v4.0