Regulatory Agencies Around the World: An Introduction

D DDREG PHARMA REGULATORY AGENCIES AROUND THE WORLD An Introduction to the Agencies Responsible for Ensuring Drug Safety and Efficacy 1- FDA The United States Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) ensures the safety , efficacy , and quality of drugs , medical devices , and other products in the US market . 3 - PMDA 2- EMA The European Medicines Agency ( EMA ) is the regulatory agency responsible for ensuring the safety and efficacy of drugs in the European Union ( EU ) . The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency ( PMDA ) is the regulatory agency responsible for ensuring drug safety and efficacy in Japan . 4- Other Agencies Examples include Health Canada , the Therapeutic Goods Administration in Australia , and the China Food and Drug Administration . Regulatory agencies are crucial in ensuring that drugs are safe and effective for patients . By requiring rigorous testing and monitoring of drugs , regulatory agencies help to protect the public from harmful or ineffective treatments . DDREg Talk To Our Regulatory Experts www.ddregpharma.com