2-6 November 2009 in Uppsala, Sweden.
The Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention and Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (jointly referred to as PIC/S) are two international instruments between countries and pharmaceutical inspection authorities, which provide together an active and constructive co-operation in the field of GMP.
PIC/S' mission is "to lead the international development, implementation and maintenance of harmonised Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and quality systems of inspectorates in the field of medicinal products."
This is to be achieved by developing and promoting harmonised GMP standards and guidance documents; training competent authorities, in particular inspectors; assessing (and reassessing) inspectorates; and facilitating the co-operation and networking for competent authorities and international organisations.
There are currently 37 Participating Authorities in PIC/S (Convention and Scheme taken together).
A Secretariat, located in Geneva Switzerland, provides assistance in the functioning of the Committee, maintaining PIC/S documentation and the coordination and operation of other PIC/S activities.
During the Swedish Presidency of the European Union the Medical Products Agency is proud to host the annual PIC/S seminar in Uppsala. In conjunction with this meeting there will be a meeting for PIC/S Executive Bureau as well as PIC/S Committee of Officials.