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Portugal ratifies convention against trafficking in human organs
Transplantation / Legal Framework News 08 November 2018 Strasbourg, France
The Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs was ratified by Portugal on 8 November 2018 and will commence having legal effect in the country as of 1 March 2019. The Convention identifies various activities constituting human organ trafficking which ratifying...
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NEW release: 7th edition Guide to the quality and safety of Organs for transplantation
Transplantation / Organ News 06 November 2018 Strasbourg, France
The Organ Guide now in its 7th Edition supports professionals on a practical level to improve the rate of successful and safe organ transplantation. The Organ Guide collates updated information to provide professionals with the most recent advances in the field, as well as technical...
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End of year delivery deadlines for shipment of EDQM Publications & Reference Standards
Products and Services News 06 November 2018 Strasbourg, France
The EDQM will be closed from 12h CET on Friday 21st December 2018 until Wednesday 2nd January 2019. For a delivery this year, please check our order reception deadlines.
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Certification Monthly Report of Activities: October 2018
The latest monthly activity report for the Certification of Substances Department (DCEP) is now available.
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Revised Guideline on requirements for revision/renewal of CEPs
The revised EDQM ‘Guideline on requirements for revision/renewal of Certificates of Suitability to the European Pharmacopoeia Monographs’ (PA/PH/CEP (04) 2 7R) will enter into force in January 2019. Notable changes include the...
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New Council of Europe’s EDQM publication on the donation of oocytes
This publication aims at providing clear, accurate and balanced information to women about the donation of oocytes (also known as egg cells).
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29 November 2018
Strasbourg, France
FREE Webinar - ‘How to read a CEP’
12 December 2018 to 14 December 2018
New Delhi, India
CPhI India & CEP One-to-One Sessions
29 January 2019 to 30 January 2019
Strasbourg, France
International Symposium on ‘Plasma Supply Management’

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The Vision of the EDQM
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  • A Directorate of the Council of Europe created in 1964.
  • A leading organisation that protects public health by enabling the development, supporting the implementation and monitoring the application of quality standards for safe medicines and their safe use.
  • Also develops guidance and standards in the areas of blood transfusion, organ transplantation and consumer health issues.
https://www.edqm.eu/en/news/european-pharmacopoeia
The European Pharmacopoeia
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  • Main objective is to provide common quality standards to control the quality of medicines and of substances used in the manufacture of medicines (human and veterinary use).
  • Legally binding in European member states.
  • 39 signatory countries (including the EU) and 30 observers (including WHO and TFDA) as of December 2017.
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Official Medicines Control Laboratories (OMCL)
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  • A network of independent public laboratories appointed by the national authorities.
  • Around 70 laboratories provide human and technical resources to implement testing programmes.
  • 36 European countries and 5 countries outside Europe participate in the various activities and programmes.
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The Certification of Suitability
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  • Established in 1994.
  • Over 4,900 certificates covering more than 1,100 substances have been granted in more than 60 countries.
  • Assessment is jointly performed by a network of around 100 assessors from the national competent authorities and EDQM assessors.
  • Organises an inspection programme involving a network of around 30 inspectors from 20 different national competent authorities and the EDQM.

 

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HealthCare Activities
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  • Blood Transfusion & Organ Transplantation: elaborating ethical, legal and safety standards.
  • Pharmaceutical Care : developing and promoting best practices
  • Anti-counterfeiting activities: supporting the protection of public health.
  • Cosmetics & Packaging Materials: focusing on the safe use of cosmetics and packaging materials for food and medicines.
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Ph. Eur. Commission: Uzbekistan became the 30th Observer
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During its March 2018 session, the Ph.Eur. Commission unanimously decided to grant Uzbekistan observer status. This brings to 30 the number of observers, from 6 continents. As observer, Uzbekistan can participate in the scientific work of the Commission and its expert meetings, attend Commission sessions and become involved in other EDQM activities. Observer status also facilitates development of a mutually-beneficial relationship and sharing of expertise on issues pertinent to the quality of medicines and healthcare.

More information on Ph. Eur. Members and observers.

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