Health products policy and standards
Our team provides authoritative guidance and standards on quality, safety and efficacy of health products and supports countries to formulate evidence-based policies and ensure good practice throughout the value chain.
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The norms and standards for pharmaceuticals developed by WHO are prepared through a vast global consultative process involving WHO Member States, national regulatory authorities and international agencies; in consultation with the WHO Expert Advisory Panel on the International Pharmacopoeia and Pharmaceutical Preparations, specialists from industry, national institutions, nongovernmental organizations, and so on.
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