New GMP database launched by EMEA

A new database, designed to facilitate the exchange of information on compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice within the European network - called EudraGMP - has been introduced by the European Medicines Agency (EMEA). The Agency claims this will enhance the ability of national competent authorities in Europe to supervise the quality of medicines.

EudraGMP contains information on all manufacturing and importation authorizations issued by national competent authorities within the network, ie, the European Union's member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, and will contain data on GMP certifications. With around 15,000 importers and manufacturers in the countries concerned, the EMEA says it is expected that data from up to 7,000 new GMP certificates will be included in the database each year.