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Who are RQA

The Research Quality Association (RQA) is a professional membership body dedicated to informing and advancing its members. We provide status and visibility for individuals engaged in the quality of research concerning pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, chemicals and medical devices. Since our inception in 1977, the Association has increased and evolved to reflect regulatory changes, the growing impact of regulatory inspection and the ever-changing structure and needs of industry. RQA's purpose is to drive quality and integrity in scientific research.  

Our vision

To inspire quality, integrity and compliance in scientific research.

Our mission

To provide knowledge and learning in the scientific research community by building expertise through training, communication, engagement and collaboration.

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MHRA - Consultation Results on ICH E6(R3)

The ICH Expert Working Group for ICH E6(R3) (EWG) has been updating the ICH E6(R2) GCP guideline.

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HRA - Clinical trial regulations reform

The Health Research Authority (HRA) has been working in partnership with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to amend the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004.

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HRA - Our work as part of UKCRD to streamline and reform study set-up

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has established the UK Clinical Research Delivery (UKCRD) programme, a cross-sector programme of work aimed at creating a faster, more efficient, more accessible and more innovative clinical research delivery system – making the UK a world leader in clinical trials.

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