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Modernising procedures for experts participating in EDQM activities
The success of the activities of the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) depends on the invaluable contributions of its experts, who dedicate their time and expertise to our collective mission of achieving better health for all. To facilitate this collaboration,...
EDQM On Air – The OMCL Network – A story of collaboration for safe and good quality medicines
EDQM On Air, the podcast on public health brought to you by the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) of the Council of Europe, has just released a new episode! We take it for granted that the medicines we take are safe and of good quality, but few know exactly how...
Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group achievements
The Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group (PDG)1 held its interim videoconference on 6 March 2025. The discussions focused on the next phase of PDG’s global membership expansion initiative. As previously announced (“PDG announces global membership initiative”), the PDG launched this initiative in...
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European Pharmacopoeia Commission elects its new Chair at 181st session
The European Pharmacopoeia Commission (EPC) elected its new Chair, Dr Eugenia Cogliandro, at its 181st Session held on 25 and 26 March 2025. She will take up her duties at the 182nd Session of the EPC on 17 June 2025 for a three-year term. Dr Cogliandro has been a member of the Italian delegation...
Guide to the quality and safety of organs for transplantation – EDQM releases 9th edition
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) of the Council of Europe is proud to announce the release of the 9th edition of the Guide to the quality and safety of organs for transplantation (Organ Guide). This comprehensive guide remains an essential resource for...
EPC adopts mycoplasmas general chapter and monographs, updated to incorporate latest analytical developments
During its 181st session in March 2025, the European Pharmacopoeia Commission (EPC) adopted general chapter 2.6.7. Mycoplasmas and 11 monographs referring to it, all of which have been revised to reflect the new European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) approach to the detection of mycoplasma...
Certification monthly report of activities: End of April 2025
The latest monthly activity report for the Certification of Substances Department (DCEP) is now available. End of April 2025 Certification Monthly Report For more information, access the Certification Database.
“Certified for success” – Register now for the CEP conference
Registrations are now open for our upcoming international conference, “Certified for success: using the CEP Procedure to elevate quality and drive trust”. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the latest developments and future directions of the Certification of suitability to the...
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EDQM reference standards monthly newsletter – April 2025
1 new European Pharmacopoeia reference standard and 20 replacement batches released in April 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...
Validation of eCTD submissions for CEP applications
Compliance with EU M1 v3.1 and validation criteria v8.1 has been mandatory for all eCTD submissions since 1 March 2025. It has recently become apparent that submissions to the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) that do not contain the now mandatory tracking...
Public holidays: EDQM offices closures in May 2025
Due to public holidays in France, the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) will be closed on the following dates: Thursday, 1 May Thursday, 8 May Thursday, 29 May
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DOIX – Simplifying DOI for EDQM experts
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) relies on a dedicated community of experts, whose contribution is fundamental to our collective success. To simplify, modernise and centralise procedures for experts’ mandatory declaration of interests (DOI) and...
EPC adopts cutting-edge HTS chapter to enhance viral contaminant detection in biological products
The European Pharmacopoeia Commission (EPC) adopted a new general chapter, High-throughput sequencing for the detection of viral extraneous agents (2.6.41), during its 181st session in March 2025. The new chapter will be published in Issue 12.2 of the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) in October...
Technical recommendation of the EDSForm WP: sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, paediatric products
Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (also known as co-trimoxazole) is a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of two antibiotics used to treat a number of bacterial infections. Several member states have reported recurring difficulties in procuring this FDC antibiotic, with paediatric forms especially affected....
Save the date: Sterile substance CEP webinar on 4 June 2025
Due to the increasing interest in certificates of suitability for sterile substances, the EDQM would like to invite CEP holders and users to a dedicated webinar on 4 June 2025. The event will shed light on the certification procedure for sterile substances (including GMP aspects) and also provide...
Public holidays: EDQM offices closed from 18 to 21 April 2025
Due to public holidays in France, the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) will be closed from Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April 2025 included.
Revised general chapters for elemental analysis published in Pharmeuropa 37.2
Analytical procedures for elemental analysis are described in the following European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) general chapters: 2.2.22. Atomic emission spectrometry; 2.2.23. Atomic absorption spectrometry; 2.2.57. Inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry; 2.2.58. Inductively...
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