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Who are RQA

The Research Quality Association (RQA) is a professional membership body dedicated to informing and advancing its members. We provide status and visibility for individuals engaged in the quality of research concerning pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, chemicals and medical devices. Since our inception in 1977, the Association has increased and evolved to reflect regulatory changes, the growing impact of regulatory inspection and the ever-changing structure and needs of industry. RQA's purpose is to drive quality and integrity in scientific research.  

Our vision

To inspire quality, integrity and compliance in scientific research.

Our mission

To provide knowledge and learning in the scientific research community by building expertise through training, communication, engagement and collaboration.

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100 Years of Protecting Patients Through Biological Standards for Medicines

On World Standards Day, 14th October 2025, the MHRA commemorates a century of ensuring the safety, efficacy, and consistency of medicines and vaccines through biological standards.

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Dr Nicola Rose: A New Antibiotic Is Positive News – But It Will Take More to Stay Ahead of Superbugs

The MHRA's Interim Executive Director of Science and Research discusses the approval of gepotidacin, the UK's first new antibiotic for urinary tract infections in nearly 30 years, and the broader challenge of combating antibiotic resistance.

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Veterinary Medicines Highlights – Issue 22

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has released the 22nd edition of its quarterly newsletter, providing updates on veterinary medicines regulation as of October 2025.

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University of Toronto, Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry