A global regulators conclave with ‘International regulatory convergence to promote accessibility and affordability of quality medicines’ as its theme will be the special focus of the upcoming, 8th edition of the International Exhibition of Pharma and Healthcare (IPHEX).
It will be the first of its kind, and regulators from over 100 countries have been invited, Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India director general Ravi Udaya Bhaskar said at a curtain raiser press meet on IPHEX here on Monday.
The conclave assumes significance as it comes in the backdrop of several pharmaceutical firms in the country awaiting inspection of their facilities by regulators of various countries and regions. The inspections are crucial for both existing pharma units seeking renewal of approval and new plants since only after getting the nod can the facilities become eligible to export to the countries concerned.
