Efgcp -- European Forum for Good Clinical Practice

the european forum for good clinical practice (efgcp) was founded during a conference at the european parliament in 1993 with the support of the european commission. since its creation, efgcp has functioned as a leading european think tank for discussion, research, and critical evaluation in the development of european health research. efgcp is a non-profit organisation established by and for individuals with a professional involvement in the conduct of biomedical research. its purpose is to promote good clinical practice (gcp) and encourage the practice of common, high-quality standards in all stages of biomedical research throughout europe and globally. the efgcp does this by promoting contact and partnership between the major disciplines and organisations affected by good clinical practice: pharmaceutical companies; contract research organisations; suppliers of services, systems and equipment; academia; investigators; ethics committees; regulatory authorities; patient organisation