Advancing Public Health Through Quality Standards

The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and Healthcare (EDQM) is a leading organization that protects public health by enabling, supporting, and monitoring the implementation of quality standards for medicines and their safe use. Located in Strasbourg, France, EDQM develops guidance and standards in the areas of pharmaceuticals, blood transfusion, organ transplantation, and consumer health that serve as a scientific benchmark worldwide. EDQM's work includes managing the European Pharmacopoeia, a legally binding quality standard for medicines in Europe, and the certification of suitability program which assesses the quality of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Through its various committees and expert groups, EDQM brings together over 800 scientists, regulators, and industry experts to establish standards and recommendations aimed at ensuring the quality and safety of medicines and their components. With a focus on replacing animal testing, combatting falsified medicines, and facilitating access to treatment, EDQM plays a vital role in advancing public health in Europe and beyond.