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Cork materials and articles for contact with food – New EDQM technical guide available
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) of the Council of Europe has published “Cork materials and articles for contact with food – A technical guide for manufacturers and regulators”. Cork, which is harvested from cork oaks, is commonly used to make bottle...
EDQM reference standards monthly newsletter – August 2025
1 new European Pharmacopoeia reference standard and 17 replacement batches released in August 2025 The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) has just published its monthly newsletter on the situation of European Pharmacopoeia reference standards. It includes...
Certified for success: complete CEP conference programme now available
The complete programme of the international conference “Certified for success: using the CEP Procedure to elevate quality and drive trust” – taking place on the 23 and 24 September 2025 – is now available. Find out more about this unique opportunity to explore the latest developments and future...
The Pharmacopeial Discussion Group Releases Major Revision to General Chapter Q-09: Particulate Contamination
The revised harmonised general chapter “Particulate Contamination (Q-09)” was signed-off by the Pharmacopeial Discussion Group (PDG) on 2 May 2025. The PDG brings together the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.), the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), the Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP) and the...
SAVE THE DATE! “Pharmaceutical Reference Standards” – Joint EDQM-USP International Symposium (23-24 September 2026)
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) is pleased to announce a symposium co-organised with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) entitled “Pharmaceutical Reference Standards”. It will take place in Strasbourg (France) on 23 and 24 September 2026, in a hybrid...
EDQM releases new report highlighting key trends in blood collection, supply and use in Europe
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare (EDQM) has published the latest activity report of the European Committee on Blood Transfusion (CD-P-TS) on the collection, supply and use of blood and blood components across Council of Europe member states for the years 2020 to...
Management Support Assistant – Customs
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Certification monthly report of activities: End of July 2025
The latest monthly activity report for the Certification of Substances Department (DCEP) is now available. End of July 2025 Certification Monthly Report For more information, access the Certification Database.
EDQM reference standards monthly newsletter – July 2025
6 new European Pharmacopoeia reference standard and 19 replacement batches released in July 2025 The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) has just published its monthly newsletter on the situation of European Pharmacopoeia reference standards. It includes...
Technical recommendation of the EDSForm WP: clarithromycin, paediatric products
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic widely used to treat a number of infections. Several member states have reported major difficulties in procuring clarithromycin-containing products, with paediatric forms (e.g. granules for oral suspension) especially affected. In line with the approved...
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Head of Dispatch Section
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Public consultation on a new monograph on Adalimumab concentrated solution in Pharmeuropa 37.3
The European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) has published a new draft monograph, Adalimumab concentrated solution (3147), for public comment in this quarter’s issue of Pharmeuropa (37.3). Adalimumab is a widely used therapeutic human IgG1 kappa monoclonal antibody. It targets tumour necrosis factor...
Implementation of the 12th Edition of the European Pharmacopoeia – Notification for CEP holders
The 12th Edition of the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) is now available. Holders of Certificates of suitability to the monographs of the Ph. Eur. (CEPs) are invited to update their applications according to the revised monographs that will be implemented on 1 January 2026, and to follow the...
Lifting of restriction on Immunoglobulin (anti-A, anti-B antibodies test Negative control) BRP (cat. # Y0001689)
We are pleased to inform users that, following the official adoption of the replacement batch (batch 2) of the Immunoglobulin (anti-A, anti-B antibodies test Negative control) BRP (cat. # Y0001689), the distribution quota is being lifted. Batch 2 of this BRP will be distributed upon depletion of...
SAVE THE DATE! Joint EDQM-EPAA Symposium: “Pyrogen testing 2.0: Ethical, Evolving and Eco-friendly - Implementing safe, rapid, state-of-the-art and sustainable non-animal approaches worldwide”, 25-26 February 2026
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) is pleased to announce a symposium co-organised with the European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA) entitled “ In February 2023, the EDQM and EPAA hosted a landmark conference to present the...
2024 EDQM annual report showcases our unwavering dedication to improving public health
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) of the Council of Europe has published its 2024 annual report. Once again, the report attests to our strong commitment to making better healthcare accessible for all and provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges...
EPC adopts three revised texts related to pharmaceutical waters – a major step towards global quality standards for sterilised water for injections
The European Pharmacopoeia Commission (EPC) adopted three revised texts related to pharmaceutical waters during its 182nd session in June 2025. This constitutes a significant step forward in converging quality standards for the most widely used excipients in the pharmaceutical industry. The...
Public consultation on a new general chapter 2.6.42. Test for procoagulant activity in immunoglobulin preparations in Pharmeuropa 37.3
The European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) has published a draft of a new general chapter, 2.6.42. Test for procoagulant activity in immunoglobulin preparations, for public consultation in the current issue of Pharmeuropa (37.3). Stakeholders are invited to submit their comments by the end of...
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