Colombia’s health products regulator, INVIMA, and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) have signed a cooperation agreement centered on strengthening the country’s regulatory capacity when it comes to medicines, medical devices, food and other products subject to health surveillance.
Colombia Signs Agreement With PAHO To Strengthen Regulatory Capacity
The deal comes at a time when Latin American countries are increasingly looking to improve the regulatory environment for pharmaceuticals and move towards greater convergence.
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