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EDQM to play key role in strengthening African medicines regulation
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM), Council of Europe, is proud to announce its participation in a major European Union (EU) initiative aimed at strengthening regulatory systems for medicines across Sub-Saharan Africa. The EDQM, as part of a grant agreement...
Environmental Sustainability Programme Manager for the European Pharmacopoeia
Join the EDQM and lead the Environmental Sustainability Programme for the European Pharmacopoeia!
Online publication on establishment of Heparin low-molecular-mass for calibration CRS batch 6
European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) Heparin low-molecular-mass for calibration Chemical Reference Substance (CRS) batch 6 has been established for use for determination of molecular mass distribution as prescribed in the Ph. Eur. monograph on Heparins, low-molecular-mass (0828). The fitness for use...
Join EDQM as an HR Operations Support Assistant!
Who we are: At the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and Healthcare (EDQM), more than 400 staff members, representing over 30 different nationalities and dozens of different professions, work together for better health, for all. Our wide-ranging activities – all supporting public...
Senior Environmental Sustainability Officer
Are you passionate about driving environmental change and sustainability? The EDQM is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Senior Environmental Sustainability Officer to lead impactful initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint and promote sustainable practices across our...
Join us at CPhI Worldwide in Frankfurt 2025!
Visit the stand 11.1 B27 at CPhI Frankfurt to meet the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) team from 28 to 30 October 2025. Curious about the new European Pharmacopoeia platform or the EDQM reference standards? Want to find out about new products scheduled for...
European Donation Day 2025 hosted by Greece
The 2025 edition of European Day for Organ, Tissue and Cell Donation, better known as European Donation Day (EDD), will be celebrated from 10 to 12 October and hosted by Greece, in collaboration with the Hellenic Transplant Organization. This red-letter day will unfold through a series of special...
Scientific Programme Manager
You will work in the Substances of Human Origin (SoHO) Division within the Intergovernmental Committees and Networks Department.
Council of Europe’s Conference on the Protection of Health 2025 – register now
Health is not merely a matter of public policy but of human rights. Join the Council of Europe’s Conference on the Protection of Health to discover its comprehensive, cross-sectoral actions in advancing the protection of health as a human right. Date: 15 October 2025 Location: Strasbourg, France...
Scientific assistant
Scientific assistant
Grade: B4
Reference: Vacancy Notice n° e1039/2025
Certification monthly report of activities: End of August 2025
The latest monthly activity report for the Certification of Substances Department (DCEP) is now available. End of August 2025 Certification Monthly Report For more information, access the Certification Database.
Scientific Programme Manager – SoHO assessment schemes
Join EDQM as Scientific Programme Manager in the Substances of Human Origin (SoHO) Division!
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...
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...
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