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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.  

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To inspire quality, integrity and compliance in scientific research.

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

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EMA - Regular procedure for scientific advice on certain high-risk medical devices

Manufacturers can request advice on their medical device clinical development programme

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FDA - Institutional Review Board (IRB) Written Procedures

Guidance for Institutions and IRBs OHRP's and FDA's guidance documents, including this guidance, do not establish legally enforceable responsibilities. Instead, guidance describes OHRP's and FDA's current thinking on a topic and should be viewed only as recommendations, unless specific regulatory or statutory requirements are cited.

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MHRA - Exceptions and modifications to the EU guidance on good pharmacovigilance practices

This guidance clarifies the expectations on the application of the EU guidance on good pharmacovigilance practices (GVP) - guidance notes updated.

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