FDA and EMA inspections: Similarities and Differences | Scilife

In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the safety and quality of medicines is a big responsibility. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) are the two most influential regulatory agencies overseeing drug approval and compliance. Their inspections are rigorous, designed to ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and protect public health. If you’re a pharmaceutical quality professional, you know how.