
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare protects and promotes public and animal health in Europe. You can find out what's new, information about the EDQM and how to contact us.

Discover the EDQM activities on blood transfusion, organ transplantation and the safe and appropriate use of medicines. Learn about the news and general information on the activities.

Better understand the work of the European Pharmacopoeia and learn how to participate in the European Biological Standardisation Programme.

A major tool for guaranteeing the quality of substances for pharmaceutical use in the context of developing world trade. Discover the news and general information, how to submit new applications, revisions & renewals, how to apply for technical advice & one to one meeting and be informed about its legal status & background and inspection.

Since 1994, several coordinated European control programmes have been set up. These activities are covered by the Official Medicines Control Laboratories Network (OMCL Network), including quality assurance activities. Programmes such as proficiency testing studies (PTS) are also organised by the EDQM.

Discover the full range of publications, reference standards and services provided by the EDQM: the European Pharmacopoeia 6th Edition and other publications. EDQM Reference Standards and WHO ISA Standards. CombiStats and other services.
(03/02/10) Technical Guide for the elaboration and use of monographs for Immunological veterinary medicinal products. More information...
(25/01/10) The system for revision/renewal of CEPs will change for all requests for revision received from 1st March 2010. More information....
(13/01/10) A workshop on ‘Medicines on the Web: Risks and benefits' was organised by the Council of Europe, EDQM and the Criminal Law Division, at the UN IGF 2009 meeting. More information...
EDQM receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification
(11/01/2010) The EDQM has been certified as an ISO 9001:2008 compliant organisation. More information...
(27/08/09) International conference organised by the EDQM, 14-15 October 2010, Prague, Czech Republic. Reserve these dates in your agenda. More information...
The 2009 product specific guidelines and procedures are now available to download. More information...
NEW: Guide for the elaboration of monographs on vaccines for veterinary use. More information...
List of contents now available under 'Downloads'. For more information on how to order, please click below.
Pharmeuropa, Pharmeuropa Bio & Scientific Notes
(18/12/09) Revised heparin monographs available now for a 2-month consultation period. More information....
New publication now available to order online 'Pharmaceutical Care: where do we stand - where should we go?'. More information...
Planning Document, prepared by EBA's Emergency Planning Action Group. More information....
(03/12/09) The EDQM will change the price of the shipping costs from 1st January 2010. More information...
China: The EDQM continues its inspections
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