Pharmaceutical Compliance Consulting & Quality Management

In the highly regulated pharmaceutical markets of China and the Asia-Pacific region, maintaining regulatory compliance and product integrity is of critical importance to commercial success. Regulatory challenges are complex and continually evolving, and your ability to meet them efficiently can make or break your market access. At Cisema, our company is your trusted partner for pharmaceutical compliance consulting. We assist clients in achieving and maintaining compliance by providing tailored services that ensure your systems meet the highest standards.

Our expertise includes developing and managing comprehensive Quality Management Systems (QMS) for clients, as well as developing processes and systems for ongoing compliance. We align quality assurance processes with business goals, helping organizations across the life sciences industry improve operational efficiency, strengthen regulatory affairs capabilities, and navigate inspections with confidence.

Pharmaceutical Industry Compliance
Regulatory Compliance Consulting for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Our Pharmaceutical Compliance Services in China & Asia Pacific

Clinical Quality Assurance & GCP Compliance

We provide specialized regulatory compliance consulting to ensure your clinical trials meet Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regional regulatory requirements. Our dedicated team of compliance consultants and industry experts supports pharmaceutical companies throughout the clinical development lifecycle — from protocol design to data collection and reporting.

Our proactive approach helps identify and resolve potential compliance gaps early, safeguarding patient safety, ensuring data integrity, and reducing risk during inspections. By prioritizing clinical quality assurance, we help you maintain audit-ready trial documentation, accelerate development timelines, and support successful regulatory submissions across China and the Asia-Pacific region.

GxP, QMS & SOP Review

We conduct GxP audits and assess your GxP compliance, Quality Management System (QMS), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to identify risks before they become issues. Our compliance consulting approach ensures your systems are robust, helping your organization align with local regulatory requirements and prepare for inspections with clear, documented evidence.

Ingredient Compliance Checks

We verify the regulatory status and documentation of your raw materials to ensure full regulatory compliance with NMPA and Asia-Pacific requirements. Our ingredient checks help prevent costly delays, reduce risk and ensure your products are approved for market use without issue.

Vendor Audits & Supply Chain Oversight

We conduct vendor audits that evaluate supply chain compliance, ensuring suppliers meet GMP and quality assurance standards. Our work supports process controls, strengthens audit readiness, and safeguards the regulatory process across your value chain.

Pre-Approval Inspection Readiness

We prepare your facilities and documentation for pre-approval inspections from China’s NMPA and other Asia-Pacific regulatory authorities. From mock audits to onsite support, our team ensures your systems meet all relevant requirements, reducing risks and accelerating approvals.

Factory Audits in China & Abroad

Whether you manufacture in China, elsewhere in Asia, or globally, we conduct GMP audits to evaluate compliance with local and international requirements. Our assessments support continuous improvement, help you avoid warning letters, and reduce non-compliance risks across your operations.

Regulatory Inspection Support

We guide you through the full inspection process with China’s NMPA and Asia-Pacific regulators, from initial preparations to post-inspection remediation efforts. Our local and remote teams ensure your operations are fully aligned and ready for approval.

Why Work with Cisema?

Local expertise with global reach

Our bilingual teams bridge international quality standards with local regulations

Proven track record

Over 20 years supporting market approvals and compliance in China and Asia Pacific

End-to-end solutions

From system setup to post-market surveillance, we ensure quality management and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle

Industry breadth

Cross-sector expertise in life sciences, food, veterinary, consumer and industrial goods

Role of a China Agent

Frequently Asked Questions

It ensures your products meet safety, efficacy, and quality standards throughout development and manufacturing, while ensuring compliance with national and regional regulations across Asia Pacific.

We assess your systems, SOPs, and documentation against local regulatory requirements. Our gap analyses and recommendations strengthen regulatory compliance and improve operational efficiency.

Yes. We conduct ingredient reviews to ensure safety and regulatory alignment with NMPA standards in China and relevant regulations across the Asia-Pacific region.

Vendor audits help prevent compliance risks and ensure consistent product quality. We identify gaps and verify supplier adherence to regulatory expectations in China and Asia Pacific.

We help you respond with effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), support remediation, and guide you through reinspection — minimizing regulatory impact in China and across the region.

We recommend annual internal audits and pre-inspection assessments. Our third-party audits help keep your systems compliant and inspection-ready across all Asia-Pacific jurisdictions.

Absolutely. We specialize in supporting global pharmaceutical companies entering or expanding in China and the Asia-Pacific region, bridging global GxP standards with local regulatory affairs requirements.

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April 18, 2026

China Manufacture License Renewal for Level A2 Pressure Vessels

How Cisema Supported Inox Torres Group, S.L. in Successfully Renewing its China Manufacture License (SELO) for Level A2 Pressure Vessels

The China Manufacture License (CML), also known as the SELO license, is a mandatory requirement for manufacturers of pressure equipment intended for the Chinese market. Inox Torres Group, S.L.’s manufacturing site produces high-pressure vessels falling under the Level A2 scope. This license ensures compliance with China’s stringent quality and safety regulations for special equipment.

The Challenge: Managing SELO Complexity for High-Risk Equipment

Renewing a SELO license for Level A2 pressure vessels required careful coordination across regulatory, technical, and cultural dimensions.

  • Navigating Regulatory Complexity
    Navigating the complex and evolving SELO regulatory framework, particularly for high-risk products under Level A2, required meticulous planning and real-time compliance updates.
  • Ensuring Audit Readiness
    Inox Torres Group, S.L. needed to ensure all documentation and procedures were fully up to date and to select an appropriate demo product that met inspection requirements.
  • Managing Inspector Expectations
    Success depended on understanding the unspoken cultural and procedural expectations of SELO inspectors, including hosting and on-site hospitality.

Our Solution: Full-Spectrum SELO Audit Support

Recognizing the high stakes of SELO license renewal, Inox Torres Group, S.L. engaged Cisema for comprehensive regulatory and strategic support.

  • Reviewed the Quality Management System
    Cisema led the review and upgrade of the customer’s quality management system in line with the latest Chinese requirements, including a comprehensive gap analysis and revision of key documentation.
  • Audit Simulation & Preparation
    A preparatory remote audit simulation was conducted, walking through every step of the audit to ensure full readiness ahead of the on-site inspection.
  • Delivered On-Site Bilingual & Regulatory Support
    During the on-site audit, Cisema provided continuous bilingual support, interpreting inspector questions in real time and translating regulatory nuances for the customer.
  • Provided Culturally Appropriate Inspector Hosting
    Cisema arranged culturally appropriate corporate hospitality, helping establish a respectful and positive tone for the inspection. The team remained onsite throughout all audit days, including the weekend, to ensure no detail was overlooked.

The Outcome: Successful Renewal Without Disruption

Through hands-on execution and close coordination, the SELO renewal process was completed smoothly and efficiently.

  • Secured CML Renewal with Full A2 Status
    Inox Torres Group, S.L. successfully renewed its China Manufacture License for pressure vessels, maintaining its Level A2 classification.
  • Executed the Project Efficiently
    Full regulatory preparation and audit execution were completed within six months.
  • Achieved Seamless Inspector Coordination
    SELO inspectors were hosted and coordinated smoothly, with culturally aligned engagement throughout the audit.
  • Secured Regulatory Continuity  
    The renewal avoided operational disruptions and ensured compliance with updated SELO requirements.

Expertise and Efficiency: Acting as an Extension of the Client Team

Cisema’s experienced consultants acted as an extension of Inox Torres Group, S.L.’s regulatory and quality teams, providing both regulatory expertise and strategic foresight. Inspector concerns were anticipated and addressed proactively, transforming a potentially stressful process into a streamlined, well-orchestrated engagement with Chinese authorities.

Hands-on mentoring throughout the project helped the customer gain confidence and clarity in managing future SELO audits.

Why Choose Cisema

  • Strategic Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of Chinese bureaucracy, evolving SELO requirements, and inspector expectations.
  • Mentorship & Training: Step-by-step guidance that supported the customer’s quality team throughout the process.
  • Corporate Hospitality Excellence: Culturally aligned hosting that supports successful audit outcomes in China.
  • Audit Readiness & Precision: Gap analysis, audit simulation, and documentation refinement to pass SELO reviews efficiently.
  • End-To-End Support: Full management of the audit process, from document revision to on-site interpretation.

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