European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines

The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines (EDQM) is an organization that ensures medicines in Europe meet high standards for safety, quality, and effectiveness. It develops and monitors guidelines, tests medicines, and manages the European Pharmacopoeia—a reference book that sets official quality standards for ingredients and medicines. The EDQM also oversees activities related to the stability and storage of medicines. By doing so, it helps protect public health across Europe, ensuring that medicines are safe and reliable for patients.