How we are contributing to global pharmaceutical standards
The evolving global pharmaceutical regulatory environment and the increasing interest of new countries in joining the ICH highlights the importance of maintaining consistent interpretation and implementation of ICH guidelines among industry and regulatory authorities worldwide.
The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), along with other ICH Members and Observers, has an important role in promoting global convergence toward ICH regulatory standards and their harmonized interpretation.
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