A marketing authorization is a legal decision by a national or regional regulatory authority permitting a medicinal product to be placed on a specific market for approved indications and under defined conditions. It appears in the approval letter or marketing authorization application dossier and defines the product information, labeling, packaging, and supply conditions under which the product can be promoted and distributed.
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In translation and localization, marketing authorization appears in regulatory submission dossiers, approval letters, product information, and lifecycle documentation. Translators may support MA applications or post-approval variations by translating summary-of-product-characteristics, labeling, and patient information across EU languages and local markets.
A common mistake is translating “marketing authorization” as “marketing approval” or “product registration” in contexts where that suggests less than the full regulatory decision. Equating MA with patent or trademark rights is also misleading and can confuse labeling, advertising, and supply obligations.
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Medical-device registration files and technical specifications, in volume.
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