Pmda - Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency

Clinical trials, reviews, consultations, compliance assessments, and inspections concerning applications for drugs, medical devices, regenerative medical products, etc.

Collection and provision of information regarding post-marketing safety and scientific research and analyses on data collected.

Relief Systems for Adverse Drug Reactions.

Regulatory science research, the Science Board, projects across multi-offices in PMDA, and standards development (e.g., Japanese Pharmacopoeia, medical device standards).

International harmonization activities such as collaboration with overseas regulatory authorities and international organizations, participation in international meetings including ICH, and activities related to Asia Training Center.