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1 new Ph. Eur. reference standard and 15 replacement batches released in February 2024
New Ph. Eur. reference standards and Replacement batches for Ph. Eur. reference standards Distribution quota Removal Future removal Change of sales units Information on change of amount per unit Information on change of price Change of EDQM storage/shipping conditions Information on International...
1 new Ph. Eur. reference standard and 29 replacement batches released in January 2024
New Ph. Eur. reference standards and Replacement batches for Ph. Eur. reference standards Distribution quota Removal Future removal Change of sales units Information on change of amount per unit Information on change of price Change of EDQM storage/shipping conditions Information on International...
8 replacement batches released in December 2023
Replacement batches for Ph. Eur. reference standards Distribution quota Removal Future removal Change of sales units Information on change of amount per unit Information on change of price Change of EDQM storage/shipping conditions Information on International Chemical Reference Substances (ICRS)...
Cannabis flower for system suitability HRS and cannabidiol for cannabis CRS now available
The standards cannabis flower for system suitability HRS and cannabidiol for cannabis CRS that are described in the newly adopted monograph on Cannabis flower (3028) are now available for users under catalogue code Y0002440 and Y0002422 respectively. More information on how to order is available...
1 new Ph. Eur. reference standard and 14 replacement batches released in November 2023
New Ph. Eur. reference standards Replacement batches for Ph. Eur. reference standards Distribution quota Removal Future removal Change of sales units Information on change of amount per unit Information on change of price Change of EDQM storage/shipping conditions Information on International...
Sourcing of suppliers of personal protective equipment
In the context of an upcoming call for tenders, the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM, a Directorate of the Council of Europe) would like to meet prospective suppliers who offer “Supply and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE), in particular lab...
Immunoglobulin (anti-A, anti-B antibodies test Negative control) BRP (cat. # Y0001689)
Due to premature depletion of stocks of the Immunoglobulin (anti-A, anti-B antibodies test Negative control) BRP (cat. # Y0001689), we wish to inform users that a tight distribution quota has been established. This BRP will be distributed to plasma-derived therapeutic product manufacturers and...
EDQM end-of-year closure: order and shipment deadlines
Order and shipment deadlines have been established for publications and reference standards, taking into account the closure of the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) offices from Thursday 21 December 2023 (12 noon CET) to Tuesday 2 January 2024 (8 a.m. CET)....
3 new Ph. Eur. reference standards and 21 replacement batches released in October 2023
New Ph. Eur. reference standards Replacement batches for Ph. Eur. reference standards Removal Future removal Change of sales units Information on change of amount per unit Information on change of price Change of EDQM storage/shipping conditions Information on International Chemical Reference...
17 replacement batches released in September 2023
Replacement batches for Ph. Eur. reference standards Removal Future removal Change of sales units Information on change of amount per unit Information on change of price Change of EDQM storage/shipping conditions Information on International Chemical Reference Substances (ICRS) and International...
2 new Ph. Eur. reference standards and 16 replacement batches released in August 2023
New Ph. Eur. reference standards Replacement batches for Ph. Eur. reference standards Removal Future removal Change of sales units Information on change of amount per unit Information on change of price Change of EDQM storage/shipping conditions Information on International Chemical Reference...
Elemental impurity chemical reference standards (CRS) available in the EDQM reference standards catalogue
Lead solution CRS, Cadmium solution CRS, Mercury solution CRS, Arsenic solution CRS, Nickel solution CRS, Palladium solution CRS and, most recently, Platinum solution CRS are now available in the EDQM RS portfolio. For medicinal products, elemental impurities must be evaluated during risk...
Certification monthly report of activities: End of July 2023
The latest monthly activity report for the Certification of Substances Department (DCEP) is now available. End of July Certification Monthly Report For more information, access the Certification Database.
2 new Ph. Eur. reference standards and 18 replacement batches released in July 2023
New Ph. Eur. reference standards Replacement batches for Ph. Eur. reference standards Information on reference standards removed from catalogue Information on reference standards with a future removal from catalogue Information on change of sales units Information on change of amount per unit...
Implementation of the European Pharmacopoeia Supplement 11.3 – Notification for CEP holders
Supplement 11.3 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 2024, and to follow the...
CEP holders invited to comment on draft monographs published in Pharmeuropa 35.3
Holders of Certificates of suitability to the monographs of the European Pharmacopoeia (CEPs) are requested to consult the list of substances for which draft revised monographs of the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) have been published in Pharmeuropa 35.3. The table below lists the substances...
2022 Highlights – EDQM annual report now available
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) has published its 2022 annual report, providing a comprehensive overview of its activities and achievements, and putting select data on the present state of EDQM/Council of Europe public health initiatives at your...
4 new Ph. Eur. reference standards and 10 replacement batches released in June 2023
New Ph. Eur. reference standards Replacement batches for Ph. Eur. reference standards Information on reference standards removed from catalogue Information on reference standards with a future removal from catalogue Information on change of sales units Information on change of amount per unit...
16 replacement batches released in May 2023
Replacement batches for Ph. Eur. reference standards Information on reference standards removed from catalogue Information on reference standards with a future removal from catalogue Change of sales units / price Information on change of amount per unit Change of EDQM storage/shipping conditions...
Current options for shipping to Ukraine
The EDQM is able to offer several options for shipments to Ukraine. Please consult the linked table: “EDQM shipping options for Ukraine”.