Bharat Biotech awaits feedback from WHO for Covaxin EUL

Hyderabad | Friday | 17th September, 2021

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Hyderabad, Sep 17 (PTI): Bharat Biotech on Friday said it has submitted all the data pertaining to its COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin to the World health organisation for Emergency Use Listing (EUL) and is awaiting feedback from the global health watchdog.

The WHO is currently reviewing the data submitted by the vaccine maker and the date for a decision on the jab is yet "to be confirmed," according to the update available on WHO website.

"#COVAXIN clinical trial data was fully compiled & available in June 2021.

All Data submitted for Emergency Use Listing (EUL) Application to World Health Organization in early July.

We have responded to any clarifications sought by #WHO and are awaiting further feedback," Bharat Biotech tweeted.

As a responsible manufacturer with past approvals for its other vaccines, the company said it would not find it appropriate to speculate or comment on approval process and its timelines, it further said.