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HDEC Ethics Submissions and Conditions of Approval SOP

Purpose

The purpose of this SOP is to define the process for preparing, submitting, and managing Health and Disability Ethics Committee (HDEC) submissions in New Zealand. It ensures compliance with New Zealand ethical standards, GCP requirements, and specific HDEC conditions of approval.

Scope

This SOP applies to all sponsor-led and investigator-initiated clinical trials requiring HDEC approval in New Zealand. It covers initial submissions, amendments, reporting obligations, and compliance with approval conditions. It is applicable to sponsors, investigators, CROs, regulatory affairs, and quality teams involved in New Zealand-based studies.

Responsibilities

• Sponsor: Ensures completeness of submission packages, manages communications with HDEC, and complies with conditions of approval.
• Principal Investigator (PI): Provides site-level documentation, ensures informed consent processes meet HDEC expectations, and maintains ISF accordingly.
• Regulatory Affairs (RA): Submits initial and amended documents to HDEC via online systems, and ensures timely responses to queries.
• CRO: Supports sponsor with preparation of submissions and communication with HDEC when delegated.
• Quality Assurance (QA): Audits submissions and documentation for compliance and readiness for inspection.

Accountability

The sponsor’s Head of Regulatory Affairs is accountable for ensuring adherence to HDEC submission procedures. The PI is accountable for site-level compliance with conditions of approval.

Procedure

1. Initial Submission

1. Prepare documents: protocol, Investigator’s Brochure, ICF, PIS, CVs, and other required attachments.
2. Submit through the HDEC Online Submission System.
3. Record submission details in Submission Log (Annexure-1).

2. Review and Queries

1. Respond to HDEC queries within stipulated timelines.
2. Submit revised documents where requested.

3. Conditions of Approval

1. Review HDEC approval letter for specific conditions.
2. Ensure timely reporting of protocol deviations, amendments, and safety updates.
3. Maintain a Conditions of Approval Log (Annexure-2).

4. Amendments

1. Prepare amendment packages including updated protocols or consent forms.
2. Submit amendments via HDEC online system.

5. Reporting Obligations

1. Submit annual progress reports to HDEC.
2. Submit safety reports including SAEs and SUSARs as per HDEC guidelines.
3. Submit final report upon trial completion.

6. Archiving

1. Archive submission documents, communications, and approvals in TMF and ISF.
2. Maintain records for minimum 10 years after trial completion.

Abbreviations

• HDEC: Health and Disability Ethics Committee
• MFDS: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
• PIS: Patient Information Sheet
• ISF: Investigator Site File
• TMF: Trial Master File
• RA: Regulatory Affairs
• QA: Quality Assurance
• PI: Principal Investigator
• CRO: Contract Research Organization

Documents

1. Submission Log (Annexure-1)
2. Conditions of Approval Log (Annexure-2)
3. Amendment Log (Annexure-3)

References

• New Zealand Health and Disability Ethics Committees (HDEC)
• ICH E6(R2) Good Clinical Practice
• WHO Clinical Trials Guidelines

Version: 1.0

Approval

Annexures

Annexure-1: Submission Log

Annexure-2: Conditions of Approval Log

Annexure-3: Amendment Log

Revision History

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