Pharmaceutical sector in Algeria: the national products agency joins the USP (communique)
According to Radio Algerienne, the Ministry of Pharmaceutical Industry announced the National Pharmaceutical Products Agency joins the USP with voting rights.
In short
According to Radio Algerienne, the Ministry of Pharmaceutical Industry announced in a communique that the National Pharmaceutical Products Agency joins the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). The Agency joins as a member with voting rights.
Key points
- According to Radio Algerienne, the National Pharmaceutical Products Agency joins the USP.
- The Agency is a member with voting rights.
- The announcement comes from the Ministry of Pharmaceutical Industry, by communique.
- Membership allows the Agency to take part in the work on pharmaceutical standards and to exchange expertise.
What the communique says
According to Radio Algerienne, the Ministry of Pharmaceutical Industry announced that the National Pharmaceutical Products Agency joins the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) as a voting member.
The ministry stated that the Agency can take part in the work of this international organization, which brings together experts and institutions specialized in drawing up pharmaceutical standards.
- Taking part in the organization's work.
- Exchange of expertise and experience with the main bodies active in the field.
What the USP is
According to the dispatch, the USP is an independent, non-profit scientific organization. It prepares and publishes the American Pharmacopeia, which gathers reference standards and specifications on the quality of medicines, food supplements and chemical and biological raw materials.
Aims stated by the ministry
Again according to Radio Algerienne, the ministry says the Agency will contribute to international initiatives to develop and harmonize pharmaceutical standards. It adds that the Agency will continue its efforts within this cooperation.
For foreign investors
According to Radio Algerienne, the National Pharmaceutical Products Agency joins an American organization, the USP, and can exchange expertise and experience with the main bodies active in this field.
Frequently asked questions
Which body joins the USP?
According to Radio Algerienne, it is the National Pharmaceutical Products Agency, as announced by the Ministry of Pharmaceutical Industry.
Does the Agency have voting rights at the USP?
Yes. According to the dispatch, it joins as a member with voting rights.
What does this membership allow?
According to the ministry, it allows the Agency to take part in the organization's work and to exchange expertise and experience with the main bodies in the field.