Highlights
Assessment of regulations and guidelines from 33 countries reveals complexity.
Variability of regulatory guidance for review and approval of manufacturing changes.
Reliance on the regulatory approval in the country of origin offers a solution.
Improving guidelines alignment & regulatory convergence will benefit public health.
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