The FDA Data Standards Council’s SPL web page http://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/DataStandards/StructuredProductLabeling/default.htm was updated on September 30, 2012, and October 1, 2012, to include the updated/new content described below:
 

  • – Reorganization of SPL web page
  • – Grouping of like documents (e.g. regulatory guidance documents) together
  • – Removal of link to downloadable terminology files – Replaced with new webpage section: SPL Terminology Files for Validation
  • – SPL Implementation Guide/Validation Procedures document updated
  • – SPL stylesheet updated
  • – SPL schema updated
  • – New terminology:  New document types, business operations, and a business operation qualifier
  • – Resources section:  Links to web pages with Comprehensive NDC SPL Data Elements File (NSDE) and SPL Software and Conversion Vendors web page
  • – SPL Xforms web page:  Removal of information about older SPL Xforms.  Updated to include GDUFA Self-ID SPL templates
  • – SPL terminology files for validation (new section) :   active ingredient-active moiety/basis of strength,  links to Cosmetic Product Category Codes and Device Product Classification web pages
  • – GDUFA Self-ID SPL instructions documents.

Posted on the FDA website on 1 Oct 2012