1.6.6 WHO and EMA
The World Health Organization issues guidelines relevant to herbal and traditional medicines, while the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal...
PharmacologyPhase 1 — Introduction to Pharmacological Research & Regulatory Framework1.6 Regulatory Framework: Governing Bodies and Guidelines1 min readUpdated 2026-07-13
The World Health Organization issues guidelines relevant to herbal and traditional medicines, while the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) issues preclinical guidance for new chemical entities within the European Union; EMA has adopted the ICH guideline framework, contributing to global harmonisation.