Rules And Guidance For Pharmaceutical Manufacturers And Distributors 2014

This publication, known as the "Orange Guide", has been an essential reference for those involved in the manufacture or distribution of medicines in Europe. The Orange Guide collates in one convenient and authoritative source European and UK guidance documents and information on legislation relating to the manufacture and distribution of medicines for human use. In the production and distribution of medicines for human use, compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Distribution Practice is a necessity. Changes to this particular edition include: detailed changes to the EU guide to good manufacturing practice; detailed revisions to the EU Directive on medicinal products for human use; the new Directive on the Principles and Guidelines on Good Manufacturing Practice of Medicinal Products for Human Use. The document is compiled by the Inspection and Standards Division of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.