| IVD | in vitro diagnostics |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| NDA | new drug applications |
| BLA | biologics license applications |
| EMA | European Medicines Agency |
| ATMP | advanced-therapy medicinal products |
| CHMP | Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use |
| CAT | Committee for Advanced Therapies |
| PMDA | Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency |
| MHLW | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare |
| PDUFA | Prescription Drug User Fee Act |
| RMAT | regenerative medicine advanced therapy |
| PRIME | priority medicines |