EDQM receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification


The EDQM has been awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification on 17 December 2009. The standard applies to its activities in the evaluation of applications for certificates of suitability to the monographs of the European Pharmacopoeia, granting of certificates (renewals and revisions), and management of the inspection programme of manufacturing sites and associated brokers. The International Standards Organization (ISO) creates stringent and rigorous standards that specify worldwide requirements for products, services, processes, materials, and systems. The EDQM underwent a 3-day audit of its Quality Management Systems (QMS) by AFNOR, the French standard setting body, which consisted of interviews of personnel and an assessment of procedures in operation. This certification recognizes that the processes in place are of consistent high quality to provide customer satisfaction. The EDQM is committed to providing the highest levels of quality and to consistently offer products and services that meet customer needs and requirements. The EDQM is preparing to extend the certification to other activities of the organisation.

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Recommendation CM/Rec(2009)9 of the Committee of Ministers to member states on the education and social inclusion of children and young people with autism spectrum disorders

Member states should adopt legislation and policies and provide enabling structures to mitigate the effects of the disorder and to facilitate the social integration, improve the living conditions and promote the development and independence of individuals with this disorder.

In line with the instruments of the Council of Europe and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, member states should ensure not only that education, social welfare and other public policies do not discriminate against people with disabilities, including people with autism spectrum disorder, but that equality of opportunity and appropriate educational interventions are provided.

Member states should support wide-ranging, early and accessible identification and diagnosis, individual assessment, public awareness and training for parents and the professionals concerned. They should also offer support for equal educational and training opportunities and support for social inclusion.

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