EDQM FAQs
Blood transfusion
- Tell me about the EDQM’s activities in the field of blood transfusion.
- Blood Proficiency Testing Scheme (B-PTS)
- General information on the Blood Proficiency Testing Scheme (B-PTS)
- Specific information related to the results and the statistical analysis of a B-PTS study
- My question about the EDQM’s Blood Transfusion activities is not in the FAQs – how can I contact the EDQM?
Organ transplantation
- Tell me about the EDQM's activities in the field of organ transplantation.
- My question about the EDQM’s Organ Transplantation activities is not in the FAQs – how can I contact the EDQM?
Melclass Database on the legal classification of medicines as regards their supply
- What does the prescription status of a medicine mean?
- What information is available in the Melclass database?
- How do I access the Melclass database?
- How do I search for recommendations made by the delegates of member states?
- How do I search for the classification of a medicine in a particular country?
- How can I submit comments and/or suggestions on the classification of medicines?
- My question about the Melclass Database is not in the FAQs – how can I contact the EDQM?
Cosmetic products
Food contact materials
- Metals and alloys
- Where can I find European regulations for food contact materials made from metals, such as aluminium packaging?
- Where can I find the Council of Europe’s guidance on metals and alloys used in food contact materials and articles?
- Does the Council of Europe’s guidance on metals and alloys used in food contact materials and articles apply to both coated and uncoated materials?
- Does the Council of Europe’s guidance on metals and alloys used in food contact materials and articles apply to enamelled cookware?
- Does an article have to comply with specific release limits?
- How do I test cutlery (knives, forks, spoons etc.)?
- Other food contact materials