International Council for Harmonisation

The International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) is an organization that develops and promotes unified standards for the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines across different countries. Its goal is to make it easier for pharmaceutical companies to develop and bring new medicines to global markets by harmonizing regulatory requirements. This helps ensure that medicines are consistently high-quality and safe, reducing duplication and accelerating patient access to important treatments. ICH brings together regulators and industry experts from regions like the US, Europe, and Japan to collaborate on creating these international guidelines.