Impurity control is an essential aspect of quality control in individual monographs of the Ph. Eur. In this module, you will learn about the Ph. Eur. policy for impurity control. It covers all types of impurities, whether organic, inorganic (including elemental impurities), solvents or DNA-reactive impurities such as N-nitrosamines.
You will also learn about the analytical procedures used, the process of specification setting, the correct use of reference standards and how the different texts of the Ph. Eur. complement each other. In this context, the implementation of the relevant ICH guidelines and their importance for the Ph. Eur. are also discussed.
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Target audience
The module is of interest to all individuals involved in drug development, R&D, pharmaceutical quality assurance and quality control, as well as those working in regulatory affairs.
It is ideal for anyone looking to build a solid foundation knowledge of both the Ph. Eur. and the CEP Procedure, such as recent graduates or early-career professionals.
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Duration: 1 hour, 14 minutes
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Suggested viewing and reading
The EDQM recommends participants watch and read the pre-training materials listed below before watching a training module. The materials will help participants familiarise themselves with some basic concepts and topics which are not covered in detail in the webinar sessions.
- European regulations for medicines: Place and role of the EDQM and the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) - Duration: 27 minutes
- General concepts in the European Pharmacopoeia - Duration: 28 minutes
- How to participate in the elaboration of the European Pharmacopoeia - Duration: 24 minutes
- Find your way in the new Ph. Eur. Online platform: new features, advanced navigation and efficient searching - Duration: 51 minutes
- Find your way in Pharmeuropa – Duration: 12 minutes
- Find your way in the Knowledge database – Duration: 6 minutes
- Ph. Eur. Reference Standards: General Aspects - Duration: 22 minutes
- CEP at a glance

