International Meeting of World Pharmacopoeias (IMWP)

The 15th International Meeting of World Pharmacopoeias (IMWP) recently held in New Delhi.

• About: The event was hosted by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO).
• IMWP was recognized as a crucial platform for international collaboration in pharmacopoeial science and regulatory harmonization.
• Key focus areas of the 15th IMWP include: Updates on recommendations from the 14th IMWP → Review of progress on harmonization initiatives → Emerging issues in impurity assessment (Q3) and implications of ICH Q6 guidelines → Defining the IMWP Charter for long-term governance → Enhancing collaboration among global pharmacopoeias and regulatory bodies → Promotion of environmental sustainability in pharmaceutical practices.