Originally Published July/August 2009 The Source Book
Contact Directory
A listing of trade associations, government and regulatory bodies, and other professional organisations. These are listed by country, or as European and international organisations.
Austria
Austrian Institute of Economic Research
Tel: +43 1798 26010
E-mail: office@wifo.ac.at
www.wifo.ac.at/wwa/jsp/index.jsp
Tel: +43 1798 26010
E-mail: office@wifo.ac.at
www.wifo.ac.at/wwa/jsp/index.jsp
Austromed
Tel: +43 1877 7012
E-mail: office@austromed.org
www.austromed.org
Austrian association of medical device manufacturers and suppliers.
Tel: +43 1877 7012
E-mail: office@austromed.org
www.austromed.org
Austrian association of medical device manufacturers and suppliers.
Bundesministerium für Gesundheit
Tel: +43 1711 000
E-mail: buergerservice@bmg.gv.at
www.bmg.gv.at
Federal Ministry for health.
Tel: +43 1711 000
E-mail: buergerservice@bmg.gv.at
www.bmg.gv.at
Federal Ministry for health.
Institute of Technology Assessment of the Austrian Academy of Sciences
Tel: +43 1 51581 6582
E-mail: tamail@oeaw.ac.at
www.oeaw.ac.at/ita
ITA performs interdisciplinary scientific research at the interface of technology and society, focusing on development trends, societal consequences and on options for shaping technological change.
Tel: +43 1 51581 6582
E-mail: tamail@oeaw.ac.at
www.oeaw.ac.at/ita
ITA performs interdisciplinary scientific research at the interface of technology and society, focusing on development trends, societal consequences and on options for shaping technological change.
Maschinen & Metallwaren
Tel: +43 590 900 3482
E-mail: office@fmmi.at
www.fmmi.at
Association of the Austrian machinery and metalware industries.
Tel: +43 590 900 3482
E-mail: office@fmmi.at
www.fmmi.at
Association of the Austrian machinery and metalware industries.
Österreichischer Verband für Elektrotechnik
Tel: +43 1 587 63 73 0
E-mail: ove@ove.at
www.ove.at
Austrian electrotechnical association.
Tel: +43 1 587 63 73 0
E-mail: ove@ove.at
www.ove.at
Austrian electrotechnical association.
Belgium
Agoria
Tel: +32 2 706 7800
E-mail: info@agoria.be
www.agoria.be
Belgian association of enterprises in the following sectors: nonferrous metals, metal and plastic products, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics and ICT and transport equipment.
Tel: +32 2 706 7800
E-mail: info@agoria.be
www.agoria.be
Belgian association of enterprises in the following sectors: nonferrous metals, metal and plastic products, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics and ICT and transport equipment.
Bio.be
Tel: +32 2 238 9847
E-mail: secretariat@bio.be
www.bio.be
Represents biotechnology companies in Belgium and is affiliated to the Belgian Chemical Industries Federation.
Tel: +32 2 238 9847
E-mail: secretariat@bio.be
www.bio.be
Represents biotechnology companies in Belgium and is affiliated to the Belgian Chemical Industries Federation.
GS1 (EAN International)
Tel: +32 2 788 7800
E-mail: contactus@gs1.org
www.gs1.org
Developer of global standards to improve the supply chain.
Tel: +32 2 788 7800
E-mail: contactus@gs1.org
www.gs1.org
Developer of global standards to improve the supply chain.
Hospibel
Tel: +32 2 706 8002
E-mail: carole.absil@agoria.be
www.agoria.be/hospibel
The Agoria network for companies specialised in the export of equipment and services for the medical sectors.
Tel: +32 2 706 8002
E-mail: carole.absil@agoria.be
www.agoria.be/hospibel
The Agoria network for companies specialised in the export of equipment and services for the medical sectors.
pharma.be diagnostics
Tel: +32 2 661 9127
E-mail: info@pharma.be
www.pharma.be
Diagnostics manufacturers association.
Tel: +32 2 661 9127
E-mail: info@pharma.be
www.pharma.be
Diagnostics manufacturers association.
UNAMEC
Tel: +32 2 257 0590
E-mail: info@unamec.be
www.unamec.be
Association for manufacturers, importers and distributors of medical devices and equipment.
Tel: +32 2 257 0590
E-mail: info@unamec.be
www.unamec.be
Association for manufacturers, importers and distributors of medical devices and equipment.
Verbond Der Vlaamse Tandartsen
Tel: +32 2 413 0013
E-mail: verbond@tandarts.be
www.tandarts.be
Society of Flemish dentists.
Tel: +32 2 413 0013
E-mail: verbond@tandarts.be
www.tandarts.be
Society of Flemish dentists.
China
China–Europe Association for Technical and Economic Cooperation
Tel: +86 10 6519 7426
E-mail: guol@public3.bta.net.cn;
ceatec@x263.net
www.ecdc.net.cn/partners/ceatec/english.htm
Nongovernmental organisation engaged in the promotion of Sino–European trade and economic cooperations.
Tel: +86 10 6519 7426
E-mail: guol@public3.bta.net.cn;
ceatec@x263.net
www.ecdc.net.cn/partners/ceatec/english.htm
Nongovernmental organisation engaged in the promotion of Sino–European trade and economic cooperations.
Denmark
DANSK BIOTEK
Tel: +45 2889 5854
E-mail: office@danskbiotek.dk
www.danskbiotek.dk
Association of biotechnology industries.
Tel: +45 2889 5854
E-mail: office@danskbiotek.dk
www.danskbiotek.dk
Association of biotechnology industries.
Danish Diagnostic and Laboratory Association (DADIF)
Tel: +45 3374 6000
E-mail: dadif@dadif.dk
www.dadif.dk
Danish diagnostic and laboratory association.
Tel: +45 3374 6000
E-mail: dadif@dadif.dk
www.dadif.dk
Danish diagnostic and laboratory association.
Dentalbrancheforeningen
Tel: +45 3374 6080
E-mail: dbf@dentalbranchen.dk
www.dentalbranchen.dk
Dental manufacturers and distributors association.
Tel: +45 3374 6080
E-mail: dbf@dentalbranchen.dk
www.dentalbranchen.dk
Dental manufacturers and distributors association.
Laegeforeningen
Tel: +45 3544 8500
E-mail: dadl@dadl.dk
www.laeger.dk
Medical association representing Denmark.
Tel: +45 3544 8500
E-mail: dadl@dadl.dk
www.laeger.dk
Medical association representing Denmark.
Medicoindustrien
Tel: +45 4918 4700
E-mail: medico@medicoindustrien.dk
www.medicoindustrien.dk
Medical device association representing Denmark.
Tel: +45 4918 4700
E-mail: medico@medicoindustrien.dk
www.medicoindustrien.dk
Medical device association representing Denmark.
PVC Information Council Denmark
Tel: +45 3330 8630
E-mail: pvc@pvc.dk
www.pvc.dk
Provides information on environmental and health issues connected with the use of PVC.
Tel: +45 3330 8630
E-mail: pvc@pvc.dk
www.pvc.dk
Provides information on environmental and health issues connected with the use of PVC.
Finland
Finnish Standards Association (SFS)
Tel: +358 9 149 9331
E-mail: sfs@sfs.fi
www.sfs.fi
Independent, nonprofit making organisation co-operating with trade federations and industry, research institutes, labour market organisations, consumer organisations, and governmental and local authorities.
Tel: +358 9 149 9331
E-mail: sfs@sfs.fi
www.sfs.fi
Independent, nonprofit making organisation co-operating with trade federations and industry, research institutes, labour market organisations, consumer organisations, and governmental and local authorities.
National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)
Tel: +358 20 610 6161
E-mail: info@thl.fi
www.thl.fi
THL is responsible, as an expert body under the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, for providing professionals and citizens with the best available information for their choices. Functions include research, health monitoring, education and training, international collaboration and participating in the dissemination of health information.
Tel: +358 20 610 6161
E-mail: info@thl.fi
www.thl.fi
THL is responsible, as an expert body under the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, for providing professionals and citizens with the best available information for their choices. Functions include research, health monitoring, education and training, international collaboration and participating in the dissemination of health information.
National Agency for Medicines (NAM)
Tel: +358 9 473 341
E-mail: communications@nam.fi
www.nam.fi
NAM promotes the health and safety of Finnish citizens by regulatory control of medicinal products, medical devices and blood products.
Tel: +358 9 473 341
E-mail: communications@nam.fi
www.nam.fi
NAM promotes the health and safety of Finnish citizens by regulatory control of medicinal products, medical devices and blood products.
France
A3P Association
Tel: +33 2 38 071 071
E-mail: info@a3pservices.com
www.a3p.org
International association for clean and sterile products.
Tel: +33 2 38 071 071
E-mail: info@a3pservices.com
www.a3p.org
International association for clean and sterile products.
Appamed
Tel: +33 1 47 56 30 05
E-mail: appamed@wanadoo.fr
www.appamed.org
Medical device manufacturers association.
Tel: +33 1 47 56 30 05
E-mail: appamed@wanadoo.fr
www.appamed.org
Medical device manufacturers association.
Association Francaise de Normalisation (AFNOR)
Tel: +33 1 41 62 80 00
E-mail: norminfo@afnor.org
www.afnor.fr
French standards association.
Tel: +33 1 41 62 80 00
E-mail: norminfo@afnor.org
www.afnor.fr
French standards association.
CAP Santé Picardie
Tel: +33 3 2233 7506
E-mail: buignet@cap-sante-picardie.com
www.sante-picardie.com
A nonprofit organisation promoting
economic development across the Picardie region, specifically in health care, via technology transfer and business support services.
Tel: +33 3 2233 7506
E-mail: buignet@cap-sante-picardie.com
www.sante-picardie.com
A nonprofit organisation promoting
economic development across the Picardie region, specifically in health care, via technology transfer and business support services.
Comident
Tel: +33 1 4874 1108
E-mail: comident@wanadoo.fr
www.comident.asso.fr
Dental manufacturers association.
Tel: +33 1 4874 1108
E-mail: comident@wanadoo.fr
www.comident.asso.fr
Dental manufacturers association.
Confédération Nationale des Syndicats Dentaires (CNSD)
Tel: +33 1 5679 2020
E-mail: cnsd@cnsd.fr
www.cnsd.fr
National confederation of dental unions.
Tel: +33 1 5679 2020
E-mail: cnsd@cnsd.fr
www.cnsd.fr
National confederation of dental unions.
Le Pôle des Technologies Médicales (Centre of Medical Technology)
Tel: +33 4 7791 1665
E-mail: ptm@pole-medical.com
www.pole-medical.com
A nonprofit organisation that aims to bring industrialists, researchers, teachers, doctors and representatives of the economic structures of the Loire region together in the development of healthcare and the establishment of new companies around Saint-Etienne.
Tel: +33 4 7791 1665
E-mail: ptm@pole-medical.com
www.pole-medical.com
A nonprofit organisation that aims to bring industrialists, researchers, teachers, doctors and representatives of the economic structures of the Loire region together in the development of healthcare and the establishment of new companies around Saint-Etienne.
SNITEM
Tel: +33 1 47 17 63 88
E-mail: info@snitem.fr
www.snitem.fr
A trade association for the French medical technologies and devices industry.
Tel: +33 1 47 17 63 88
E-mail: info@snitem.fr
www.snitem.fr
A trade association for the French medical technologies and devices industry.
Syndicat des Fabricants et Fournisseurs d’Optique de Contact (SYFFOC)
Tel: +33 1 4346 2871
E-mail: info@syffoc.org
www.syffoc.org
National association of contact lens manufacturers and suppliers.
Tel: +33 1 4346 2871
E-mail: info@syffoc.org
www.syffoc.org
National association of contact lens manufacturers and suppliers.
Union Technique de l’Electricité
Tel: +33 1 4907 6200
E-mail: ute@ute.asso.fr
www.ute-fr.com
National standards body for the electrotechnical field. It is the French Electrotechnical Committee, member of IEC and of CENELEC.
Germany
Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte
Tel: +49 228 993 070
E-mail: poststelle@bfarm.de
www.bfarm.de
Federal institute for drugs and medical devices.
Tel: +49 228 993 070
E-mail: poststelle@bfarm.de
www.bfarm.de
Federal institute for drugs and medical devices.
Bundesverband (BVMed)
Tel: +49 30 246 255 0
E-mail: info@bvmed.de
www.bvmed.de
German medical technology association.
Tel: +49 30 246 255 0
E-mail: info@bvmed.de
www.bvmed.de
German medical technology association.
Bundeszahnärztekammer Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Deutschen Zahnarztekammern eV
Tel: +49 30 4000 50
E-mail: presse@bzaek.de
www.bzaek.de
German dental association.
Tel: +49 30 4000 50
E-mail: presse@bzaek.de
www.bzaek.de
German dental association.
Deutsche Kommission Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik im DIN und VDE
Tel: +49 69 6308 337
E-mail: birgit.hofmann@vde.com
www.dke.de
Electrotechnical standards body. German National Committee of IEC and CENELEC.
Tel: +49 69 6308 337
E-mail: birgit.hofmann@vde.com
www.dke.de
Electrotechnical standards body. German National Committee of IEC and CENELEC.
Deutsches Institut für Normung eV (DIN)
Tel: +49 3026 01 113
E-mail: peter.anthony@din.de
www.din.de
German standards body.
Tel: +49 3026 01 113
E-mail: peter.anthony@din.de
www.din.de
German standards body.
German Association of Orthopaedic Technology
Tel: +49 231 557 0500
E-mail: info@ot-forum.de
www.ot-forum.de
Tel: +49 231 557 0500
E-mail: info@ot-forum.de
www.ot-forum.de
Spectaris eV
Tel: +49 30 4140 2127
E-mail: goldenstede@spectaris.de
www.spectaris.de
The German industry association for optical, medical and mechatronical technologies.
Tel: +49 30 4140 2127
E-mail: goldenstede@spectaris.de
www.spectaris.de
The German industry association for optical, medical and mechatronical technologies.
VDGH Verband der Diagnostica-Industrie eV
Tel: +49 30 2005 9940
E-mail: vdgh@vdgh.de
www.vdgh.de
Diagnostics association.
Tel: +49 30 2005 9940
E-mail: vdgh@vdgh.de
www.vdgh.de
Diagnostics association.
Verband der Chemischen Industrie eV (VCI)
Tel: +49 69 2556 0
E-mail: dialog@vci.de
www.vci.de
Chemical industries association.
Tel: +49 69 2556 0
E-mail: dialog@vci.de
www.vci.de
Chemical industries association.
Verband Deutscher Zahntechniker-Innungen (VDZI)
Tel: +49 69 6655 860
E-mail: info@vdzi.de
www.vdzi.de
Dental technicians association.
Tel: +49 69 6655 860
E-mail: info@vdzi.de
www.vdzi.de
Dental technicians association.
Greece
Hellenic Dental Association
Tel: +30 210 380 3816
E-mail: eoo@otenet.gr
www.eoo.gr
National dental liaison association.
Tel: +30 210 380 3816
E-mail: eoo@otenet.gr
www.eoo.gr
National dental liaison association.
Institute of Biomedical Technology
Tel: +30 2610 911 590
E-mail: info@inbit.gr
www.inbit.gr
Regulatory affairs and quality assurance.
Tel: +30 2610 911 590
E-mail: info@inbit.gr
www.inbit.gr
Regulatory affairs and quality assurance.
National Hellenic Research Foundation
Tel: +30 210 7273 700
E-mail: eie@eie.gr
www.eie.gr
A department of the Ministry of Development.
Tel: +30 210 7273 700
E-mail: eie@eie.gr
www.eie.gr
A department of the Ministry of Development.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Manufacturers Association
c/o Hong Kong Productivity Council
Tel: +852 2788 5514
www.medicaldevice.org.hk
c/o Hong Kong Productivity Council
Tel: +852 2788 5514
www.medicaldevice.org.hk
Iceland
Directorate of Health
Tel: +354 510 1900
E-mail: mottaka@landlaeknir.is
www.landlaeknir.is
A government agency headed by the Medical Director of Health. Its five divisions are responsible for public health and clinical quality, infectious disease control and prevention, health statistics, patient complaints and clinical guidelines, and finance and administration.
Tel: +354 510 1900
E-mail: mottaka@landlaeknir.is
www.landlaeknir.is
A government agency headed by the Medical Director of Health. Its five divisions are responsible for public health and clinical quality, infectious disease control and prevention, health statistics, patient complaints and clinical guidelines, and finance and administration.
Icelandic Heart Association (IHA)
Tel: +354 535 1800
E-mail: afgreidsla@hjarta.is
www.hjarta.is
Promotes research of heart diseases, risk factors and preventative methods; runs a Heart Preventative and Research Institute.
Tel: +354 535 1800
E-mail: afgreidsla@hjarta.is
www.hjarta.is
Promotes research of heart diseases, risk factors and preventative methods; runs a Heart Preventative and Research Institute.
Ireland
Bord na Radharcmhastoiri
(Opticians Board)
Tel: +353 1 676 7416
E-mail: administrator@opticiansboard.ie
www.opticiansboard.ie
Statutory body controlling the registration of optometrists and dispensing opticians.
(Opticians Board)
Tel: +353 1 676 7416
E-mail: administrator@opticiansboard.ie
www.opticiansboard.ie
Statutory body controlling the registration of optometrists and dispensing opticians.
Electro-Technical Council of Ireland (ETCI)
Tel: +353 1 429 0088
E-mail: info@etci.ie
www.etci.ie
Organisation dealing with electrotechnical standards for Ireland and the promotion of electrical safety within Ireland.
Tel: +353 1 429 0088
E-mail: info@etci.ie
www.etci.ie
Organisation dealing with electrotechnical standards for Ireland and the promotion of electrical safety within Ireland.
Enterprise Ireland
Tel: +353 1 727 2000
E-mail: frank.fennell@enterprise-ireland.com
www.enterprise-ireland.com
Government enterprise development agency.
Tel: +353 1 727 2000
E-mail: frank.fennell@enterprise-ireland.com
www.enterprise-ireland.com
Government enterprise development agency.
Irish BioIndustry Association (IBIA)
Tel: +353 1 605 1584
E-mail: alanna.mcguinness@ibec.ie
www.ibec.ie/ibia
A representative body for the biotechnology industry in Ireland.
Tel: +353 1 605 1584
E-mail: alanna.mcguinness@ibec.ie
www.ibec.ie/ibia
A representative body for the biotechnology industry in Ireland.
Irish Dental Association Ltd
Tel: +353 1 295 0072
E-mail: info@irishdentalassoc.ie
www.dentist.ie
National association for dental liaison in Ireland.
Tel: +353 1 295 0072
E-mail: info@irishdentalassoc.ie
www.dentist.ie
National association for dental liaison in Ireland.
Materials Ireland — Polymer Research Institute
Tel: +353 1 896 1708
E-mail: wblau@tcd.ie
www.tcd.ie/physics/molecular_electronics/mi.php
Tel: +353 1 896 1708
E-mail: wblau@tcd.ie
www.tcd.ie/physics/molecular_electronics/mi.php
The National Centre for Sensor Research
Tel: +353 1 700 8821
E-mail: ncsr@dcu.ie
www.ncsr.ie
A large-scale multidisciplinary sensor research centre focussed on the science and applications of chemical sensors and biosensors.
Tel: +353 1 700 8821
E-mail: ncsr@dcu.ie
www.ncsr.ie
A large-scale multidisciplinary sensor research centre focussed on the science and applications of chemical sensors and biosensors.
Italy
Anie Associazione Elettromedicali
Tel: +39 02 3264 259
E-mail: pasquale.zangheri@anie.it
www.anie.it
Italian federation of the electrotechnical and electronics industry.
Tel: +39 02 3264 259
E-mail: pasquale.zangheri@anie.it
www.anie.it
Italian federation of the electrotechnical and electronics industry.
Assobiomedica
Tel: +39 02 3453 1165
E-mail: assobiomedica@assobiomedica.it
www.assobiomedica.it
Italian trade association of diagnostic and biomedical device companies.
Tel: +39 02 3453 1165
E-mail: assobiomedica@assobiomedica.it
www.assobiomedica.it
Italian trade association of diagnostic and biomedical device companies.
Associazione Nazionale Dentisti Italiani (ANDI)
Tel: +39 06 5833 1008
E-mail: info@andi.it
www.andi.it
Association of dentists.
Tel: +39 06 5833 1008
E-mail: info@andi.it
www.andi.it
Association of dentists.
Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione (UNI)
Tel: +39 02 7002 41
E-mail: uni@uni.com
www.uni.com
An independent, nonprofitmaking Italian standards organisation.
Tel: +39 02 7002 41
E-mail: uni@uni.com
www.uni.com
An independent, nonprofitmaking Italian standards organisation.
Farmindustria
Tel: +39 06 675 801
E-mail: farmindustria@farmindustria.it
www.farmindustria.it
Association of pharmaceutical industries operating in Italy.
Tel: +39 06 675 801
E-mail: farmindustria@farmindustria.it
www.farmindustria.it
Association of pharmaceutical industries operating in Italy.
Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS) — Dept Technologies and Health
Tel: +39 06 4990 2228
E-mail: alfredo.zapponi@iss.it
www.iss.it
Italian National Institute of Health. Activities include biomedical research and health-related control activities.
Tel: +39 06 4990 2228
E-mail: alfredo.zapponi@iss.it
www.iss.it
Italian National Institute of Health. Activities include biomedical research and health-related control activities.
Japan
EU–Japan Centre for Industrial
Cooperation
Tel: +81 3 3221 6161
E-mail: eujapan@eu-japan.gr.jp
www.eu-japan.gr.jp www.eu-japan.eu
Provides management training programmes, business information and dissemination services.
Cooperation
Tel: +81 3 3221 6161
E-mail: eujapan@eu-japan.gr.jp
www.eu-japan.gr.jp www.eu-japan.eu
Provides management training programmes, business information and dissemination services.
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
Tel: +81 6 6364 4658
www.jeita.or.jp
Tel: +81 6 6364 4658
www.jeita.or.jp
Japan Hygiene Products Industry Association (JHPIA)
Tel: +81 3 6403 5351
E-mail: info@jhpia.or.jp
www.jhpia.or.jp
For manufacturers of diapers, sanitary towels, tampons, absorbent cotton, gauze, first aid and band aids.
Tel: +81 3 6403 5351
E-mail: info@jhpia.or.jp
www.jhpia.or.jp
For manufacturers of diapers, sanitary towels, tampons, absorbent cotton, gauze, first aid and band aids.
Luxembourg
Ministère de la Santé
Tel: +352 247 85 500
E-mail: info@ms.etat.lu
www.ms.etat.lu
Ministry of Health.
Tel: +352 247 85 500
E-mail: info@ms.etat.lu
www.ms.etat.lu
Ministry of Health.
Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union
Tel: +352 421 7111
E-mail: cdt@cdt.europa.eu
www.cdt.europa.eu
Netherlands, The
Diagnostica Associatie Nederland (DIAGNED)
Tel: +31 70 312 3928
E-mail: info@diagned.nl
www.diagned.nl
Organisation representing diagnostics manufacturers, importers and distributors.
Tel: +31 70 312 3928
E-mail: info@diagned.nl
www.diagned.nl
Organisation representing diagnostics manufacturers, importers and distributors.
European Federation of the Contact Lens Industry (EFCLIN)
Tel: +31 168 329 308
E-mail: info@efclin.com
www.efclin.com
International federation for contact lens manufacturers and suppliers.
Tel: +31 168 329 308
E-mail: info@efclin.com
www.efclin.com
International federation for contact lens manufacturers and suppliers.
INDENT
Tel: +31 79 353 1275
E-mail: indent@fme.nl
www.indent.nl
The association of Dutch manufacturers of dental products.
Tel: +31 79 353 1275
E-mail: indent@fme.nl
www.indent.nl
The association of Dutch manufacturers of dental products.
National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)
Tel: +31 30 274 9111
E-mail: info@rivm.nl
www.rivm.nl
Tel: +31 30 274 9111
E-mail: info@rivm.nl
www.rivm.nl
Nederlands Normalisatie Instituut (NEN)
Tel: +31 15 269 0390
E-mail: info@nen.nl
www.nen.nl
A standards body producing standards and offering information and advice on standards for other countries.
Tel: +31 15 269 0390
E-mail: info@nen.nl
www.nen.nl
A standards body producing standards and offering information and advice on standards for other countries.
NEFEMED
Tel: +31 13 594 4342
E-mail: nefemed@wispa.nl
www.nefemed.nl
Federation of producers, importers and suppliers of medical products.
Tel: +31 13 594 4342
E-mail: nefemed@wispa.nl
www.nefemed.nl
Federation of producers, importers and suppliers of medical products.
Norway
Leverandørforeningen for Helsesektoren (LFH)
Tel: +47 2316 8920
E-mail: lfh@lfh.no
www.lfh.no
Association representing importers and distributors of medical equipment.
Tel: +47 2316 8920
E-mail: lfh@lfh.no
www.lfh.no
Association representing importers and distributors of medical equipment.
Norges Tannteknikerforbund
Tel: +47 6136 6900
E-mail: nttf@tannteknikerforbundet.no
www.tannteknikerforbundet.no
Dental laboratories association.
Tel: +47 6136 6900
E-mail: nttf@tannteknikerforbundet.no
www.tannteknikerforbundet.no
Dental laboratories association.
Norwegian Directorate of Health
Tel: +47 810 20 050
E-mail: webredaktor@helsedir.no
www.helsedirektoratet.no
Tel: +47 810 20 050
E-mail: webredaktor@helsedir.no
www.helsedirektoratet.no
Portugal
Apormed
Tel: +351 21 351 0690
E-mail: apormed@apormed.pt
www.apormed.pt
Medical device manufacturers trade association.
Tel: +351 21 351 0690
E-mail: apormed@apormed.pt
www.apormed.pt
Medical device manufacturers trade association.
INEB Institute for Biomedical Engineering
Tel: +351 22 607 4900
E-mail: info@ineb.up.pt
www.ineb.up.pt
Research institute.
Tel: +351 22 607 4900
E-mail: info@ineb.up.pt
www.ineb.up.pt
Research institute.
Instituto Nacional da Farmácia e do Medicamento (INFARMED)
Tel: +351 217 987 100
E-mail: infarmed@infarmed.pt
www.infarmed.pt
Government agency accountable to the Health Ministry. It monitors, assesses and regulates all activities relating to medicines and health products.
Tel: +351 217 987 100
E-mail: infarmed@infarmed.pt
www.infarmed.pt
Government agency accountable to the Health Ministry. It monitors, assesses and regulates all activities relating to medicines and health products.
Spain
Catalan Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Research (CAHTA)
Tel: +34 935 513 888
E-mail: direccio@aatrm.catsalut.net
www.aatrm.net
Tel: +34 935 513 888
E-mail: direccio@aatrm.catsalut.net
www.aatrm.net
FENIN (Federacion Espaňola de Empresas de Technologia Sanitarial)
Tel: +34 91 575 9800
E-mail: fenin@fenin.es
www.fenin.es
Spanish medical technology association.
Tel: +34 91 575 9800
E-mail: fenin@fenin.es
www.fenin.es
Spanish medical technology association.
Sociedad Espaňola de Implantes (SEI)
Tel: +34 91 555 09 50
E-mail: infosei@sei-net.net
www.sociedadsei.com
Tel: +34 91 555 09 50
E-mail: infosei@sei-net.net
www.sociedadsei.com
Spanish Electronics, Information Technology and Telecommunications Industries Association (AETIC)
Tel: +34 915 902 300
E-mail: aetic@aetic.es
www.aetic.es
Spanish Federation of Innovation and Technology Organisations (FEDIT)
Tel: +34 91 579 52 62
E-mail: info@fedit.es
www.fedit.es
A private, nonprofit organisation bringing together organisations dedicated to the development of Spain‘s science, technology and enterprise system.
Tel: +34 915 902 300
E-mail: aetic@aetic.es
www.aetic.es
Spanish Federation of Innovation and Technology Organisations (FEDIT)
Tel: +34 91 579 52 62
E-mail: info@fedit.es
www.fedit.es
A private, nonprofit organisation bringing together organisations dedicated to the development of Spain‘s science, technology and enterprise system.
Sweden
Läkemedelsverket
Medical Products Agency
Tel: +46 18 174 600
E-mail: registrator@mpa.se
www.lakemedelsverket.se
Board responsible for the medical devices sector in Sweden. It is the Competent Authority and Vigilance contact point.
Medical Products Agency
Tel: +46 18 174 600
E-mail: registrator@mpa.se
www.lakemedelsverket.se
Board responsible for the medical devices sector in Sweden. It is the Competent Authority and Vigilance contact point.
SEK Svensk Elstandard
Tel: +46 8 444 1400
E-mail: sek@elstandard.se
www.elstandard.se
Swedish standards body in the electro-technical field.
Tel: +46 8 444 1400
E-mail: sek@elstandard.se
www.elstandard.se
Swedish standards body in the electro-technical field.
Swecare Foundation
Tel: +46 8 462 3700
E-mail: info@swecare.se
www.swecare.com
Promotes exports in the health care sector.
Tel: +46 8 462 3700
E-mail: info@swecare.se
www.swecare.com
Promotes exports in the health care sector.
Swedish Medtech
Tel: +46 8 586 246 00
E-mail: info@swedishmedtech.se
www.swedishmedtech.se
Swedish medical technology association.
Tel: +46 8 586 246 00
E-mail: info@swedishmedtech.se
www.swedishmedtech.se
Swedish medical technology association.
Switzerland
Association des Laboratoires de Prothèse Dentaire de Suisse (ALPDS)
Tel: +41 31 390 9910
E-mail: info@vzls.ch
www.vzls.ch
Dental laboratories association.
Tel: +41 31 390 9910
E-mail: info@vzls.ch
www.vzls.ch
Dental laboratories association.
Berne Economic Development Agency
Tel: +41 31 633 4120
E-mail: info@berneinvest.com
www.berneinvest.com
Tel: +41 31 633 4120
E-mail: info@berneinvest.com
www.berneinvest.com
Electrosuisse
Tel: +41 44 956 1111
E-mail: info@electrosuisse.ch
www.electrosuisse.ch
Electrotechnical standards body, product qualification and certification.
Tel: +41 44 956 1111
E-mail: info@electrosuisse.ch
www.electrosuisse.ch
Electrotechnical standards body, product qualification and certification.
FASMED
Tel: +41 31 380 8595
E-mail: fasmed@medizinprodukte.ch
www.fasmed.ch
Federation of medical device trade and industry associations.
Tel: +41 31 380 8595
E-mail: fasmed@medizinprodukte.ch
www.fasmed.ch
Federation of medical device trade and industry associations.
Federal Department of Economic Affairs (FDEA)
Tel: +41 31 324 0854
E-mail: info@gs-evd.admin.ch
www.evd.admin.ch/org/00156/index.html?lang=en
Tel: +41 31 324 0854
E-mail: info@gs-evd.admin.ch
www.evd.admin.ch/org/00156/index.html?lang=en
Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology OPET
Tel: +41 31 322 2129
E-mail: info@bbt.admin.ch
www.bbt.admin.ch
Innovation Promotion Agency CTI
Tel: +41 31 324 7141
E-mail: roland.buehler@bbt.admin.ch
www.etranet.net/join-call-switzerland.asp
CTI promotes research in the national and international community.
Tel: +41 31 324 7141
E-mail: roland.buehler@bbt.admin.ch
www.etranet.net/join-call-switzerland.asp
CTI promotes research in the national and international community.
Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems (SQS)
Tel: +41 31 910 3535
E-mail: headoffice@sqs.ch
www.sqs.ch
Tel: +41 31 910 3535
E-mail: headoffice@sqs.ch
www.sqs.ch
Swiss Association for Standardisation
Tel: +41 52 224 5454
E-mail: info@snv.ch
www.snv.ch
Swiss national standards body.
Tel: +41 52 224 5454
E-mail: info@snv.ch
www.snv.ch
Swiss national standards body.
Swissmedic, Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products
Tel: +41 31 322 0211
E-mail: beatrice.jobaro@swissmedic.ch
www.swissmedic.ch
Tel: +41 31 322 0211
E-mail: beatrice.jobaro@swissmedic.ch
www.swissmedic.ch
United Kingdom
Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI)
Tel: +44 20 7960 4360
E-mail: enquiries@abhi.org.uk
www.abhi.org.uk
Tel: +44 20 7960 4360
E-mail: enquiries@abhi.org.uk
www.abhi.org.uk
AXrEM (Association of X-ray Equipment Manufacturers)
Tel: +44 20 7207 9660
www.axrem.org.uk
UK trade association for health care technology providers of imaging, radiotherapy and care. A member of the European Coordinating Committee of the radiological and electromedical Industries.
Tel: +44 20 7207 9660
www.axrem.org.uk
UK trade association for health care technology providers of imaging, radiotherapy and care. A member of the European Coordinating Committee of the radiological and electromedical Industries.
BAREMA
Tel: +44 1865 736 393
E-mail: barema@btinternet.com
www.barema.org.uk
Representing the British anaesthetic and respiratory equipment industry.
Tel: +44 1865 736 393
E-mail: barema@btinternet.com
www.barema.org.uk
Representing the British anaesthetic and respiratory equipment industry.
BioIndustry Association
Tel: +44 207 5657 190
E-mail: admin@bioindustry.org
www.bioindustry.org
Trade association for enterprises in the UK's bioscience sector.
Tel: +44 207 5657 190
E-mail: admin@bioindustry.org
www.bioindustry.org
Trade association for enterprises in the UK's bioscience sector.
British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA)
Tel: +44 1332 225 120
www.bcga.co.uk
Representative of companies in the industrial gases industry.
Tel: +44 1332 225 120
www.bcga.co.uk
Representative of companies in the industrial gases industry.
British Geriatrics Society
Tel: +44 20 7608 1369
E-mail: ionajaneharris@bgs.org.uk
www.bgs.org.uk
Specialist medical society for health in old age.
Tel: +44 20 7608 1369
E-mail: ionajaneharris@bgs.org.uk
www.bgs.org.uk
Specialist medical society for health in old age.
British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA)
Tel: +44 20 7702 2141
E-mail: bhta@bhta.com
www.bhta.com
Association represents assistive technologies in health care.
Tel: +44 20 7702 2141
E-mail: bhta@bhta.com
www.bhta.com
Association represents assistive technologies in health care.
British In Vitro Diagnostics Association (BIVDA)
Tel: +44 20 7957 4633
E-mail: enquiries@bivda.co.uk
www.bivda.co.uk
Trade association for the UK in vitro diagnostics industry.
Tel: +44 20 7957 4633
E-mail: enquiries@bivda.co.uk
www.bivda.co.uk
Trade association for the UK in vitro diagnostics industry.
British Standards Institution
Tel: +44 20 8996 9001
E-mail: cservices@bsi-global.com
www.bsi-global.com
A service comprising advice, consultancy, technical publications and translation seminars relating to the laws, standards and technical requirements of markets worldwide.
Tel: +44 20 8996 9001
E-mail: cservices@bsi-global.com
www.bsi-global.com
A service comprising advice, consultancy, technical publications and translation seminars relating to the laws, standards and technical requirements of markets worldwide.
Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
Tel: +44 1904 321 040
E-mail: crd@york.ac.uk
www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/
Systematic reviews of the literature on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of health care interventions and forms of organising and delivering care and HTAs.
Tel: +44 1904 321 040
E-mail: crd@york.ac.uk
www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/
Systematic reviews of the literature on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of health care interventions and forms of organising and delivering care and HTAs.
CBI
Tel: +44 20 7379 7400
www.cbi.org.uk
CBI works with the UK government, international legislators and policy-makers to help UK businesses compete effectively.
Tel: +44 20 7379 7400
www.cbi.org.uk
CBI works with the UK government, international legislators and policy-makers to help UK businesses compete effectively.
Dental Laboratories Association
Tel: +44 115 925 4888
E-mail: info@dla.org.uk
www.dla.org.uk
A professional body for dental laboratory owners in the UK.
Tel: +44 115 925 4888
E-mail: info@dla.org.uk
www.dla.org.uk
A professional body for dental laboratory owners in the UK.
Electrical Contractors Association
Tel: +44 20 7313 4800
E-mail: info@eca.co.uk
www.eca.co.uk
Association representing the interests of companies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland designing and installing electrical engineering services.
Tel: +44 20 7313 4800
E-mail: info@eca.co.uk
www.eca.co.uk
Association representing the interests of companies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland designing and installing electrical engineering services.
Electronics Knowledge Transfer Network
Tel: +44 208 144 0880
E-mail: info@electronics-ktn.com
www.electronics-ktn.com
Part of the Technology Strategy Board programme, the network seeks to support the electronic design community throughout the UK, driving innovation to maintain excellence in innovative electronic design.
Tel: +44 208 144 0880
E-mail: info@electronics-ktn.com
www.electronics-ktn.com
Part of the Technology Strategy Board programme, the network seeks to support the electronic design community throughout the UK, driving innovation to maintain excellence in innovative electronic design.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Tel: +44 1793 444 100
E-mail: infoline@epsrc.ac.uk
www.epsrc.ac.uk
The UK government‘s funding agency for research and training in engineering and the physical sciences.
Tel: +44 1793 444 100
E-mail: infoline@epsrc.ac.uk
www.epsrc.ac.uk
The UK government‘s funding agency for research and training in engineering and the physical sciences.
GAMBICA Association Ltd, The
Tel: +44 20 7642 8080
E-mail: assoc@gambica.org.uk
www.gambica.org.uk
GAMBICA represents more than 170 companies supplying goods and services to laboratories, including pathology laboratories.
Tel: +44 20 7642 8080
E-mail: assoc@gambica.org.uk
www.gambica.org.uk
GAMBICA represents more than 170 companies supplying goods and services to laboratories, including pathology laboratories.
Health and Safety Executive
Tel: +44 845 345 0055
E-mail: hse.infoline@natbrit.com
www.hse.gov.uk
Disseminates health and safety information, and access to expert advice and guidance.
Tel: +44 845 345 0055
E-mail: hse.infoline@natbrit.com
www.hse.gov.uk
Disseminates health and safety information, and access to expert advice and guidance.
Health Technologies Knowledge Transfer Network
Tel: +44 1223 899 000
E-mail: helpdesk@healthtechktn.com
http://healthtech.globalwatchonline.com
Funded by the UK Government and dedicated to accelerating innovation and technology exploitation in the broad health industries sector.
Tel: +44 1223 899 000
E-mail: helpdesk@healthtechktn.com
http://healthtech.globalwatchonline.com
Funded by the UK Government and dedicated to accelerating innovation and technology exploitation in the broad health industries sector.
Health Technology Portal
Tel: +44 1494 732 307
E-mail: htdenquiries@quotec.co.uk
www.healthtechnologyportal.org.uk
The route to funding under the Health Technology Devices Programme. The portal is the primary interface for Department of Health science and technology transfer sponsorship with industrial partners sharing project costs.
Tel: +44 1494 732 307
E-mail: htdenquiries@quotec.co.uk
www.healthtechnologyportal.org.uk
The route to funding under the Health Technology Devices Programme. The portal is the primary interface for Department of Health science and technology transfer sponsorship with industrial partners sharing project costs.
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
Tel: +44 20 7451 7300
E-mail: nuna.staniaszek@iom3.org
www.iom3.org
The professional body for the international materials, minerals and mining community, providing professional accreditation, information services, conferences, workshops, and educational resources.
Tel: +44 20 7451 7300
E-mail: nuna.staniaszek@iom3.org
www.iom3.org
The professional body for the international materials, minerals and mining community, providing professional accreditation, information services, conferences, workshops, and educational resources.
Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
Tel: +44 1904 610 821
E-mail: office@ipem.ac.uk
www.ipem.ac.uk
Promotes the advancement of physics and engineering applied to medicine and biology.
Tel: +44 1904 610 821
E-mail: office@ipem.ac.uk
www.ipem.ac.uk
Promotes the advancement of physics and engineering applied to medicine and biology.
Institution of Engineering and Technology
Tel: +44 1438 313 311
E-mail: postmaster@theiet.org
www.theiet.org
Institution formed from a merger of the IEE and IIE. It serves a global community engaged in engineering and technology, providing a knowledge network.
Tel: +44 1438 313 311
E-mail: postmaster@theiet.org
www.theiet.org
Institution formed from a merger of the IEE and IIE. It serves a global community engaged in engineering and technology, providing a knowledge network.
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMECHE)
Tel: +44 20 7222 7899
E-mail: enquiries@imeche.org
www.imeche.org.uk
Professional body representing mechanical engineers, awarding chartered status and acting as a learning society.
Tel: +44 20 7222 7899
E-mail: enquiries@imeche.org
www.imeche.org.uk
Professional body representing mechanical engineers, awarding chartered status and acting as a learning society.
Intellect
Tel: +44 20 7331 2000
E-mail: info@intellectuk.org
www.intellectuk.org
Trade association for the UK hi-tech industry.
Tel: +44 20 7331 2000
E-mail: info@intellectuk.org
www.intellectuk.org
Trade association for the UK hi-tech industry.
Manufacturing Technologies Association
Tel: +44 20 7298 6400
E-mail: info@mta.org.uk
www.mta.org.uk
UK trade association representing the engineering and allied sectors in manufacturing technologies.
Tel: +44 20 7298 6400
E-mail: info@mta.org.uk
www.mta.org.uk
UK trade association representing the engineering and allied sectors in manufacturing technologies.
Medical Research Council
Tel: +44 20 7636 5422
E-mail: corporate@headoffice.mrc.ac.uk
www.mrc.ac.uk
To promote the balanced development of medical and related biological research and to advance knowledge that will lead to maintaining and improving human health.
Tel: +44 20 7636 5422
E-mail: corporate@headoffice.mrc.ac.uk
www.mrc.ac.uk
To promote the balanced development of medical and related biological research and to advance knowledge that will lead to maintaining and improving human health.
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
Tel: +44 20 7084 2000
E-mail: info@mhra.gsi.gov.uk
www.mhra.gov.uk
Tel: +44 20 7084 2000
E-mail: info@mhra.gsi.gov.uk
www.mhra.gov.uk
Multidisciplinary Assessment of Technology Centre for Healthcare (MATCH)
Tel: +44 1895 266 051
E-mail: match@brunel.ac.uk
www.match.ac.uk
A research collaboration between five leading UK universities in health care technology assessment and industrial partners. MATCH aims to support the health care technology sector and its user communities by creating methods to assess value from concept through to mature product and by engaging with regulatory bodies at home and abroad.
E-mail: match@brunel.ac.uk
www.match.ac.uk
A research collaboration between five leading UK universities in health care technology assessment and industrial partners. MATCH aims to support the health care technology sector and its user communities by creating methods to assess value from concept through to mature product and by engaging with regulatory bodies at home and abroad.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Tel: +44 845 003 7780
E-mail: nice@nice.org.uk
www.nice.org.uk
NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on the promotion of good health and the prevention and treatment of ill health.
Tel: +44 845 003 7780
E-mail: nice@nice.org.uk
www.nice.org.uk
NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on the promotion of good health and the prevention and treatment of ill health.
National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA)
Tel: +44 20 7927 9500
E-mail: enquiries@npsa.nhs.uk
www.npsa.nhs.uk
A special Health Authority created to co-ordinate the efforts of all those involved in health care to report and learn from patient safety incidents. .
Tel: +44 20 7927 9500
E-mail: enquiries@npsa.nhs.uk
www.npsa.nhs.uk
A special Health Authority created to co-ordinate the efforts of all those involved in health care to report and learn from patient safety incidents. .
National Physical Laboratory (NPL)
Tel: +44 20 8977 3222
E-mail: enquiry@npl.co.uk
www.npl.co.uk
The UK‘s national standards laboratory.
Tel: +44 20 8977 3222
E-mail: enquiry@npl.co.uk
www.npl.co.uk
The UK‘s national standards laboratory.
NHS National Innovation Centre
www.nic.nhs.uk
Aims to speed up the development of precommercial technologies likely to benefit the National Health Service. Offers online services that assess ideas and find resources.
www.nic.nhs.uk
Aims to speed up the development of precommercial technologies likely to benefit the National Health Service. Offers online services that assess ideas and find resources.
Panel on Gamma and Electron Irradiation (The Irradiation Panel)
E-mail: david.martin@ebisiotron.co.uk
www.irradiationpanel.org
A group of experts with diverse interests in radiation processing. It is not a trade association; its membership comprises suppliers and users of irradiated products and radiation services, regulatory bodies and academia.
E-mail: david.martin@ebisiotron.co.uk
www.irradiationpanel.org
A group of experts with diverse interests in radiation processing. It is not a trade association; its membership comprises suppliers and users of irradiated products and radiation services, regulatory bodies and academia.
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Sciences Society
Tel: +44 1793 824 254
E-mail: info@phss.co.uk
www.phss.co.uk
Tel: +44 1793 824 254
E-mail: info@phss.co.uk
www.phss.co.uk
Royal Academy of Engineering, The
Tel: +44 20 7766 0600
E-mail: ukfocus@raeng.co.uk
www.raeng.org.uk
The UK Focus for Biomedical Engineering seeks to enhance the recognition of biomedical engineering as a profession and to encourage industry to exploit the opportunities available in this field.
Tel: +44 20 7766 0600
E-mail: ukfocus@raeng.co.uk
www.raeng.org.uk
The UK Focus for Biomedical Engineering seeks to enhance the recognition of biomedical engineering as a profession and to encourage industry to exploit the opportunities available in this field.
Royal Society of Medicine
Tel: +44 20 7290 2900
E-mail: events@rsm.ac.uk
www.rsm.ac.uk
Medical charity. Organises educational meetings.
Tel: +44 20 7290 2900
E-mail: events@rsm.ac.uk
www.rsm.ac.uk
Medical charity. Organises educational meetings.
Scottish Society for Contamination Control
Tel: +44 844 800 7809
E-mail: admin@s2c2.co.uk
www.s2c2.co.uk
Nonprofit making organisation with more than 1000 members throughout the world, who have an interest in clean rooms.
Society of Environmental Engineers
Tel: +44 1763 271 209
E-mail: office@environmental.org.uk
www.environmental.org.uk
Professional society to promote awareness of the discipline of environmental engineering.
Tel: +44 1763 271 209
E-mail: office@environmental.org.uk
www.environmental.org.uk
Professional society to promote awareness of the discipline of environmental engineering.
South East Health Technologies Alliance (SEHTA)
Tel: +44 845 130 8179
E-mail: haley.dwyer@sehta.co.uk
www.sehta.co.uk
SEHTA‘s mission is to catalyse innovation and international competitiveness in south-east England‘s health technologies sector.
Tel: +44 845 130 8179
E-mail: haley.dwyer@sehta.co.uk
www.sehta.co.uk
SEHTA‘s mission is to catalyse innovation and international competitiveness in south-east England‘s health technologies sector.
Statements of Clinical Need (SOCN)
Tel: +44 113 3970 324
E-mail: socn@bitecic.com
www.clinicalneed.com
SOCN is for clinicians and other members of the health care team to express what they need to improve the care they offer to their patients so that innovators and companies may be better informed to develop appropriate solutions.
Tel: +44 113 3970 324
E-mail: socn@bitecic.com
www.clinicalneed.com
SOCN is for clinicians and other members of the health care team to express what they need to improve the care they offer to their patients so that innovators and companies may be better informed to develop appropriate solutions.
Stroke Association
Tel: +44 20 7566 0300
E-mail: info@stroke.org.uk
www.stroke.org.uk
UK charity concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages.
Tel: +44 20 7566 0300
E-mail: info@stroke.org.uk
www.stroke.org.uk
UK charity concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages.
Surgical Dressing Manufacturers Association (SDMA)
Tel: +44 1246 568 175
E-mail: sdma@nigelb.fsworld.co.uk
www.sdma.org.uk
Medical suppliers association.
Tel: +44 1246 568 175
E-mail: sdma@nigelb.fsworld.co.uk
www.sdma.org.uk
Medical suppliers association.
Targeting Innovations, Life Sciences Scotland Support Service
Tel: +44 141 572 1602
E-mail: lifesciences@targetinginnovation.com
www.mdis.org
Delivers an integrated programme of support for the life sciences sector in Scotland.
Tel: +44 141 572 1602
E-mail: lifesciences@targetinginnovation.com
www.mdis.org
Delivers an integrated programme of support for the life sciences sector in Scotland.
Wellcome Trust
Tel: +44 20 7611 8888
E-mail: contact@wellcome.ac.uk
www.wellcome.ac.uk
Support research in universities and other academic centres in the UK and in overseas locations to improve the health of humans and animals.
Tel: +44 20 7611 8888
E-mail: contact@wellcome.ac.uk
www.wellcome.ac.uk
Support research in universities and other academic centres in the UK and in overseas locations to improve the health of humans and animals.
Welsh Assembly Government, Dept for Economy and Transport
Tel: +44 845 010 3300
E-mail: deandt@wales.gsi.gov.uk
http://new.wales.gov.uk
Tel: +44 845 010 3300
E-mail: deandt@wales.gsi.gov.uk
http://new.wales.gov.uk
USA
Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed)
Tel: +1 202 783 8700
E-mail: info@advamed.org
www.advamed.org
Represents more than 1100 innovators and manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostic products and medical information systems. Its members reportedly produce nearly 90% of the $71 billion health care technology products consumed annually in the US, and nearly 50% of $169 billion purchased around the world annually.
Tel: +1 202 783 8700
E-mail: info@advamed.org
www.advamed.org
Represents more than 1100 innovators and manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostic products and medical information systems. Its members reportedly produce nearly 90% of the $71 billion health care technology products consumed annually in the US, and nearly 50% of $169 billion purchased around the world annually.
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
Tel: +1 414 272 6071
E-mail: info@aaaai.org
www.aaaai.org
Organisation representing allergists and clinical immunologists and allied health professionals.
Tel: +1 414 272 6071
E-mail: info@aaaai.org
www.aaaai.org
Organisation representing allergists and clinical immunologists and allied health professionals.
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Tel: +1 202 857 0717
E-mail: custserv@aacc.org
www.aacc.org
An international scientific/medical society of clinical laboratory professionals and research scientists.
E-mail: custserv@aacc.org
www.aacc.org
An international scientific/medical society of clinical laboratory professionals and research scientists.
American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
Tel: +1 972 243 2272
E-mail: info@aarc.org
www.aarc.org
Professional association representing 36500 respiratory care practitioners in all care settings. Publishes clinical practice guidelines, patient information, professional books, manuals, study packages, AARC Times magazine, Respiratory Care journal, and sponsors seminars for the profession as well as the International Respiratory Congress.
Tel: +1 972 243 2272
E-mail: info@aarc.org
www.aarc.org
Professional association representing 36500 respiratory care practitioners in all care settings. Publishes clinical practice guidelines, patient information, professional books, manuals, study packages, AARC Times magazine, Respiratory Care journal, and sponsors seminars for the profession as well as the International Respiratory Congress.
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)
Tel: +1 301 498 4100
E-mail: admin@aium.org
www.aium.org
A multidisciplinary organisation dedicated to advancing the art and science of ultrasound in medicine and research through its educational, scientific, literary and professional activities.
Tel: +1 301 498 4100
E-mail: admin@aium.org
www.aium.org
A multidisciplinary organisation dedicated to advancing the art and science of ultrasound in medicine and research through its educational, scientific, literary and professional activities.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Tel: +1 202 293 8020
E-mail: info@ansi.org
www.ansi.org
ANSI promotes the use of US standards internationally, advocates US policy and technical positions in international and regional standards organisations, and encourages the adoption of international standards as national standards where these meet the needs of the user.
Tel: +1 202 293 8020
E-mail: info@ansi.org
www.ansi.org
ANSI promotes the use of US standards internationally, advocates US policy and technical positions in international and regional standards organisations, and encourages the adoption of international standards as national standards where these meet the needs of the user.
American Society for Artificial Internal Organs (ASAIO)
Tel: +1 561 391 8589
E-mail: info@asaio.com
www.asaio.com
Tel: +1 561 391 8589
E-mail: info@asaio.com
www.asaio.com
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
Tel: +1 703 525 4890
E-mail: customerservice@aami.org
www.aami.org
AAMI is the primary source of consensus and timely information on medical instrumentation and technology, and is the primary resource for the industry, the professions, and government for national and international standards.
Tel: +1 703 525 4890
E-mail: customerservice@aami.org
www.aami.org
AAMI is the primary source of consensus and timely information on medical instrumentation and technology, and is the primary resource for the industry, the professions, and government for national and international standards.
Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
Tel: +1 703 254 8100 or +44 1753 831 900
E-mail: office@acrpnet.org
www.acrpnet.org
A resource for clinical research professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.
Tel: +1 703 254 8100 or +44 1753 831 900
E-mail: office@acrpnet.org
www.acrpnet.org
A resource for clinical research professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.
California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM)
Tel: +1 415 396 9100
E-mail: info@cirm.ca.gov
www.cirm.ca.gov
A state agency that makes grants and provides loans for stem cell research, research facilities and other research opportunities.
Tel: +1 415 396 9100
E-mail: info@cirm.ca.gov
www.cirm.ca.gov
A state agency that makes grants and provides loans for stem cell research, research facilities and other research opportunities.
Center for Genetics and Society
Tel: +1 510 625 0819
E-mail: info@geneticsandsociety.org
www.geneticsandsociety.org
A nonprofit information organisation that encourages responsible uses and effective societal governance of the new human genetic and reproductive technologies.
Tel: +1 510 625 0819
E-mail: info@geneticsandsociety.org
www.geneticsandsociety.org
A nonprofit information organisation that encourages responsible uses and effective societal governance of the new human genetic and reproductive technologies.
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
Tel: +1 610 688 0100
E-mail: customerservice@clsi.org
www.clsi.org
A World Health Organisation collaborating centre for clinical laboratory standards.
Tel: +1 610 688 0100
E-mail: customerservice@clsi.org
www.clsi.org
A World Health Organisation collaborating centre for clinical laboratory standards.
Contract Manufacturing and Packaging Association
Tel: +1 630 544 5053
E-mail: info@contractpackaging.org
www.contractpackaging.org
A trade association bringing together contract manufacturing and packaging companies.
Tel: +1 630 544 5053
E-mail: info@contractpackaging.org
www.contractpackaging.org
A trade association bringing together contract manufacturing and packaging companies.
Drug, Chemical and Associated Technologies Association Inc. (DCAT)
Tel: +1 609 448 1000
E-mail: info@dcat.org
www.dcat.org
A business development association for companies that manufacture, distribute or provide services to the pharmaceutical, chemical and related industries.
Tel: +1 609 448 1000
E-mail: info@dcat.org
www.dcat.org
A business development association for companies that manufacture, distribute or provide services to the pharmaceutical, chemical and related industries.
Federation of American Hospitals (FAH)
Tel: +1 202 624 1500
E-mail: info@fah.org
www.fah.org
Trade association with members representing privately owned hospitals and health care facilities.
Tel: +1 202 624 1500
E-mail: info@fah.org
www.fah.org
Trade association with members representing privately owned hospitals and health care facilities.
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
Tel: +1 888 463 6332
Tel: +1 888 463 6332
www.fda.gov
Federal agency for consumer protection and for business, including competition jurisdiction.
Federal agency for consumer protection and for business, including competition jurisdiction.
FDA Center for Device and Radiological Health
Tel: +1 240 276 3103
E-mail: dsmica@cdrh.fda.gov
www.fda.gov/cdrh
Tel: +1 240 276 3103
E-mail: dsmica@cdrh.fda.gov
www.fda.gov/cdrh
FDA Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance (DSMICA)
Tel: +1 240 276 3150
E-mail: dsmica@cdrh.fda.gov
Tel: +1 240 276 3150
E-mail: dsmica@cdrh.fda.gov
FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health Office of Combination Products
Tel: +1 301 427 1934
E-mail: combination@fda.gov
www.fda.gov/oc/combination
Tel: +1 301 427 1934
E-mail: combination@fda.gov
www.fda.gov/oc/combination
Food and Drug Administation, Office of the Ombudsman
Tel: +1 301 827 3390
E-mail: ombuds@oc.fda.gov
www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/ContactFDA/ResolveaDispute/HowtoContactanOmbudsman/default.htm
Tel: +1 301 827 3390
E-mail: ombuds@oc.fda.gov
www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/ContactFDA/ResolveaDispute/HowtoContactanOmbudsman/default.htm
Foresight Institute
Tel: +1 650 289 0860
E-mail: foresight@foresight.org
www.foresight.org
Foresight focuses on nanotechnology and systems that will enhance knowledge exchange and critical discussion.
Tel: +1 650 289 0860
E-mail: foresight@foresight.org
www.foresight.org
Foresight focuses on nanotechnology and systems that will enhance knowledge exchange and critical discussion.
Medical Development Group Inc. (MDG)
E-mail: info@meddevgroup.org
www.meddevgroup.org
A medical device and technology networking organisation with the purpose of enhancing business development opportunities for its members.
E-mail: info@meddevgroup.org
www.meddevgroup.org
A medical device and technology networking organisation with the purpose of enhancing business development opportunities for its members.
Medical Device Manufacturers Association
Tel: +1 202 354 7171
E-mail: ejones@medicaldevices.org
www.medicaldevices.org
A national trade association that represents independent manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostic products and health-care information systems. MDMA seeks to improve the quality of patient care by encouraging the development of new medical technology and fostering the availability of beneficial innovative products.
Tel: +1 202 354 7171
E-mail: ejones@medicaldevices.org
www.medicaldevices.org
A national trade association that represents independent manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostic products and health-care information systems. MDMA seeks to improve the quality of patient care by encouraging the development of new medical technology and fostering the availability of beneficial innovative products.
National Council on Patient Information & Education (NCPIE)
Tel: +1 301 656 8565
E-mail: ncpie@ncpie.info
www.talkaboutrx.org
NCPIE is a nonprofit coalition dedicated to improving health care and professional–patient communication about the safe, appropriate use of medicines.
Tel: +1 301 656 8565
E-mail: ncpie@ncpie.info
www.talkaboutrx.org
NCPIE is a nonprofit coalition dedicated to improving health care and professional–patient communication about the safe, appropriate use of medicines.
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
Tel: +1 703 841 3200
E-mail: communications@nema.org
www.nema.org
Tel: +1 703 841 3200
E-mail: communications@nema.org
www.nema.org
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Tel: +1 301 592 8573
E-mail: nhlbiinfo@nhlbi.nih.gov
www.nhlbi.nih.gov
Tel: +1 301 592 8573
E-mail: nhlbiinfo@nhlbi.nih.gov
www.nhlbi.nih.gov
National Science Foundation
Tel: +1 703 292 5111
E-mail: info@nsf.gov
www.nsf.gov
An independant federal agency created to promote the progess of science, including the advancement of the national health, prosperity and welfare.
Tel: +1 703 292 5111
E-mail: info@nsf.gov
www.nsf.gov
An independant federal agency created to promote the progess of science, including the advancement of the national health, prosperity and welfare.
New England Fiberoptic Council (NEFC)
Tel: +1 617 548 6332
E-mail: info@nefc.com
www.nefc.com
NEFC is an organisation of individual members and corporate sponsors engaged in the research, education, manufacturing or application of fibreoptic products.
Tel: +1 617 548 6332
E-mail: info@nefc.com
www.nefc.com
NEFC is an organisation of individual members and corporate sponsors engaged in the research, education, manufacturing or application of fibreoptic products.
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
Tel: +1 630 571 2670
E-mail: programs@rsna.org
www.rsna.org
Tel: +1 630 571 2670
E-mail: programs@rsna.org
www.rsna.org
Society for Biomaterials
Tel: +1 856 439 0826
E-mail: info@biomaterials.org
www.biomaterials.org
European organisations
Tel: +1 856 439 0826
E-mail: info@biomaterials.org
www.biomaterials.org
European organisations
Arrhythmia Alliance
Tel: +44 1789 450 787
E-mail: info@arrhythmiaalliance.org.uk
www.arrhythmiaalliance.org.uk
A coalition of individuals, patients groups, charities, professional medical groups and industry allies that work together to promote timely and effective diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
Tel: +44 1789 450 787
E-mail: info@arrhythmiaalliance.org.uk
www.arrhythmiaalliance.org.uk
A coalition of individuals, patients groups, charities, professional medical groups and industry allies that work together to promote timely and effective diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs (BEUC)
Tel: +32 2 743 1590
E-mail: consumers@beuc.eu
www.beuc.eu
The European Consumers Organisation. Represents national consumer organisations in all EU member states and some nonEU countries. A constituent member of the European Consumer Committee Group.
Tel: +32 2 743 1590
E-mail: consumers@beuc.eu
www.beuc.eu
The European Consumers Organisation. Represents national consumer organisations in all EU member states and some nonEU countries. A constituent member of the European Consumer Committee Group.
COCIR
Tel: +32 2 706 8960
E-mail: info@cocir.org
www.cocir.org
European trade association for the radiological, electromedical and health-care IT industry.
Tel: +32 2 706 8960
E-mail: info@cocir.org
www.cocir.org
European trade association for the radiological, electromedical and health-care IT industry.
Comité Electrotechnique Belge (CEB)
Tel: +32 2 706 8570
E-mail: centraloffice@ceb-bec.be
www.bec-ceb.be
Organisation involved in drafting Belgian, European and international electrotechnical standards.
Tel: +32 2 706 8570
E-mail: centraloffice@ceb-bec.be
www.bec-ceb.be
Organisation involved in drafting Belgian, European and international electrotechnical standards.
Community Research and Development Information Service (CORDIS)
Tel: +352 2929 42210
E-mail: cordis-helpdesk@publications.europa.eu
http://cordis.europa.eu
A European Publications Office service providing efficient access to complete information onEU research.
Tel: +352 2929 42210
E-mail: cordis-helpdesk@publications.europa.eu
http://cordis.europa.eu
A European Publications Office service providing efficient access to complete information onEU research.
ECRI (Europe Office)
Tel: +44 1707 831 001
E-mail: info@ecri.org.uk
www.ecri.org.uk
Independent, nonprofit health services research agency that focuses on improving the safety, quality and cost-effectiveness of health care.
Tel: +44 1707 831 001
E-mail: info@ecri.org.uk
www.ecri.org.uk
Independent, nonprofit health services research agency that focuses on improving the safety, quality and cost-effectiveness of health care.
EDANA, International Association Serving the Nonwovens and Related Industries
Tel: +32 2 734 9310
E-mail: medeco@edana.org
www.medeco.edana.org
European trade association for nonwovens, medical nonwovens and hygiene products.
Tel: +32 2 734 9310
E-mail: medeco@edana.org
www.medeco.edana.org
European trade association for nonwovens, medical nonwovens and hygiene products.
EDMA
Tel: +32 2 772 2225
E-mail: edma@edma-ivd.be
www.edma-ivd.be
European in vitro diagnostic association.
Tel: +32 2 772 2225
E-mail: edma@edma-ivd.be
www.edma-ivd.be
European in vitro diagnostic association.
EDQM European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and Health Care
Tel: +33 3 8841 3030
E-mail: info@edqm.eu
www.edqm.eu
European pharmacopoeia/OMCL network/biological standardisation programme certification of suitability of the European pharmacopoeia monographs.
Tel: +33 3 8841 3030
E-mail: info@edqm.eu
www.edqm.eu
European pharmacopoeia/OMCL network/biological standardisation programme certification of suitability of the European pharmacopoeia monographs.
Eucomed
Tel: +32 2 772 2212
E-mail: eucomed@eucomed.be
www.eucomed.org
Eucomed represents the interests of the majority of the nonpharmaceutical European medical technology industry.
Tel: +32 2 772 2212
E-mail: eucomed@eucomed.be
www.eucomed.org
Eucomed represents the interests of the majority of the nonpharmaceutical European medical technology industry.
EUROM VI Medical Technology
Tel: +49 30 4140 210
E-mail: info@spectaris.de
www.spectaris.de/english
The objectives of Eurom VI are to define and promote the interests of its members and to promote the cooperation of the European medical technology industry.
Tel: +49 30 4140 210
E-mail: info@spectaris.de
www.spectaris.de/english
The objectives of Eurom VI are to define and promote the interests of its members and to promote the cooperation of the European medical technology industry.
EuropaBio
Tel: +32 2 735 0313
E-mail: communications@europabio.org
www.europa-bio.be
The political voice of the biotechnology industry in Europe.
Tel: +32 2 735 0313
E-mail: communications@europabio.org
www.europa-bio.be
The political voice of the biotechnology industry in Europe.
European Commission DG Enterprise and Industry Medical Devices Sector
Tel: +32 800 6789 1011
E-mail: entr-cosm-med-dev@ec.europa.eu
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/medical_devices/index_en.htm
Tel: +32 800 6789 1011
E-mail: entr-cosm-med-dev@ec.europa.eu
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/medical_devices/index_en.htm
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation (CENELEC)
Tel: +32 2 519 6871
E-mail: info@cenelec.org
www.cenelec.org
CENELEC aims to prepare voluntary electrotechnical standards for the European market. It has 30 country members and eight affiliates at European level. CENELEC also seeks to coordinate voluntary certification and testing schemes for electrotechnology.
Tel: +32 2 519 6871
E-mail: info@cenelec.org
www.cenelec.org
CENELEC aims to prepare voluntary electrotechnical standards for the European market. It has 30 country members and eight affiliates at European level. CENELEC also seeks to coordinate voluntary certification and testing schemes for electrotechnology.
European Committee for Standardisation (CEN)
Tel: +32 2 550 08 11
E-mail: infodesk@cen.eu
www.cen.eu
CEN contributes to the objectives of the EU with voluntary technical standards that promote free trade, the safety of workers and consumers, interoperability of networks, environmental protection, exploitation of research and development programmes, and public procurement.
Tel: +32 2 550 08 11
E-mail: infodesk@cen.eu
www.cen.eu
CEN contributes to the objectives of the EU with voluntary technical standards that promote free trade, the safety of workers and consumers, interoperability of networks, environmental protection, exploitation of research and development programmes, and public procurement.
European Society of Radiology
Tel: +43 1 533 40640
E-mail: communications@myesr.org
www.myesr.org
Forum for radiologists engaged in practice, teaching or research in Europe.
Tel: +43 1 533 40640
E-mail: communications@myesr.org
www.myesr.org
Forum for radiologists engaged in practice, teaching or research in Europe.
European Council for Plasticisers and Intermediates (ECPI)
Tel: +32 2 676 7260
E-mail: ccr@cefic.be
www.ecpi.org
Trade association representing manufacturers of plasticisers, alcohols and acids and PVC.
Tel: +32 2 676 7260
E-mail: ccr@cefic.be
www.ecpi.org
Trade association representing manufacturers of plasticisers, alcohols and acids and PVC.
European Economic and Social Committee
Tel: +32 2 546 90 11
E-mail: info@esc.eu.int
http://eesc.europa.eu
An appointed body of 344 members that advises the Council of Ministers on legislation.
Tel: +32 2 546 90 11
E-mail: info@esc.eu.int
http://eesc.europa.eu
An appointed body of 344 members that advises the Council of Ministers on legislation.
European Health Industry Business Communications Council (EHIBCC)
E-mail: info@ehibcc.com
www.ehibcc.com
Nonprofitmaking international association that promotes a uniform European standard for health care barcoding.
E-mail: info@ehibcc.com
www.ehibcc.com
Nonprofitmaking international association that promotes a uniform European standard for health care barcoding.
European Medical Device Distributors Alliance (EMDDA bv)
Tel: +39 049 775 477
E-mail: icontesso@emdda.com
www.emdda.com
An alliance that offers a European distribution network for medical devices.
Tel: +39 049 775 477
E-mail: icontesso@emdda.com
www.emdda.com
An alliance that offers a European distribution network for medical devices.
European Society of Biomechanics (ESB)
E-mail: secretary.general@esbiomech.org
www.esbiomech.org
Aims to develop research and information concerning the science of biomechanics.
E-mail: secretary.general@esbiomech.org
www.esbiomech.org
Aims to develop research and information concerning the science of biomechanics.
European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology (ESMRMB)
Tel: +43 1535 1306
E-mail: office@esmrmb.org
www.esmrmb.org
Tel: +43 1535 1306
E-mail: office@esmrmb.org
www.esmrmb.org
European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI)
Tel: +43 1 535 89 25
E-mail: office@eusobi.org
www.eusobi.org
Tel: +43 1 535 89 25
E-mail: office@eusobi.org
www.eusobi.org
European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)
Tel: +33 4 9294 4200
E-mail: helpdesk@etsi.org
www.etsi.org
Tel: +33 4 9294 4200
E-mail: helpdesk@etsi.org
www.etsi.org
Health Care Without Harm
Tel: +44 1392 431 304
E-mail: europe@hcwh.org
www.noharm.org
A global coalition of organisations in more than 50 countries working to reduce pollution in the heatlh care sector.
Tel: +44 1392 431 304
E-mail: europe@hcwh.org
www.noharm.org
A global coalition of organisations in more than 50 countries working to reduce pollution in the heatlh care sector.
Health First Europe
Tel: +32 2 626 1999
E-mail: info@healthfirsteurope.org
www.healthfirsteurope.org
Promoting equitable access to modern, innovative and reliable medical technology and health care as a vital investment in the future of Europe.
E-mail: info@healthfirsteurope.org
www.healthfirsteurope.org
Promoting equitable access to modern, innovative and reliable medical technology and health care as a vital investment in the future of Europe.
European Medicines Agency (EMEA)
Tel: + 44 20 7418 8400
E-mail: info@emea.eu
www.emea.europa.eu
Coordinates the evaluation and supervision of medicinal products throughout the EU.
Tel: + 44 20 7418 8400
E-mail: info@emea.eu
www.emea.europa.eu
Coordinates the evaluation and supervision of medicinal products throughout the EU.
European Parliament
Tel: +352 4300 27072
www.europarl.eu.int
The elected body that advises the Council of Ministers on legislation. Of particular interest to the medical device and diagnostic manufacturing industry are the Committee on Environment, Public Health, the Consumer Protection Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, and the Industrial Policy Committee on Energy, Research and Technology.
Tel: +352 4300 27072
www.europarl.eu.int
The elected body that advises the Council of Ministers on legislation. Of particular interest to the medical device and diagnostic manufacturing industry are the Committee on Environment, Public Health, the Consumer Protection Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, and the Industrial Policy Committee on Energy, Research and Technology.
Plastics Europe Association of Plastics Manufacturers
Tel: +32 2 675 3297
E-mail: wilfried.haensel@plasticseurope.org
www.plasticseurope.org
Plastics Europe represents the polymer-producing industry at European level.
Tel: +32 2 675 3297
E-mail: wilfried.haensel@plasticseurope.org
www.plasticseurope.org
Plastics Europe represents the polymer-producing industry at European level.
Publications Office of the European Communities
Tel: +352 2929 1
E-mail: info@publications.europa.eu
www.publications.europa.eu
Tel: +352 2929 1
E-mail: info@publications.europa.eu
www.publications.europa.eu
Union Européenne des Médecins Specialistes (UEMS)
Tel: +32 2 649 5164
E-mail: sg@uems.net
www.uems.net
European union of medical specialists.
Tel: +32 2 649 5164
E-mail: sg@uems.net
www.uems.net
European union of medical specialists.
International bodies
Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
E-mail: EURoffice@acrpnet.org
www.acrpnet.org
International association of clinical research professionals.
E-mail: EURoffice@acrpnet.org
www.acrpnet.org
International association of clinical research professionals.
ASTM International
Tel: +1 610 832 9500
E-mail: service@astm.org
www.astm.org
Developer of international standards.
Tel: +1 610 832 9500
E-mail: service@astm.org
www.astm.org
Developer of international standards.
Bio-Process Systems Alliance (BPSA)
Tel: +1 202 974 5200
www.bpsalliance.org
A special purpose group of the society of the plastics industry that promotes single-use worldwide.
Tel: +1 202 974 5200
www.bpsalliance.org
A special purpose group of the society of the plastics industry that promotes single-use worldwide.
Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) and HIDA Education Foundation
Tel: +1 703 549 4432
E-mail: exec_assistant@hida.org
www.hida.org
International trade association representing medical products distributors.
Tel: +1 703 549 4432
E-mail: exec_assistant@hida.org
www.hida.org
International trade association representing medical products distributors.
Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST)
Tel: +1 847 981 0100
E-mail: iest@iest.org
www.iest.org
IEST is an international professional society with members in contamination control; design, test, and evaluation; and product reliability sectors.
Tel: +1 847 981 0100
E-mail: iest@iest.org
www.iest.org
IEST is an international professional society with members in contamination control; design, test, and evaluation; and product reliability sectors.
International Association of Orthotists & Prosthetists (INTERBOR)
Tel: +32 475 60 54 03
E-mail: eddy.deschoolmeester@eds-orthopedie.be
www.interbor.org
Tel: +32 475 60 54 03
E-mail: eddy.deschoolmeester@eds-orthopedie.be
www.interbor.org
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Tel: +43 1 2600 0
E-mail: official.mail@iaea.org
www.iaea.org
The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote safe, secure and peaceful nuclear technologies.
Tel: +43 1 2600 0
E-mail: official.mail@iaea.org
www.iaea.org
The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote safe, secure and peaceful nuclear technologies.
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Tel: +41 22 919 0211
E-mail: info@iec.ch
www.iec.ch
Publisher of international standards relating to medical equipment.
Tel: +41 22 919 0211
E-mail: info@iec.ch
www.iec.ch
Publisher of international standards relating to medical equipment.
International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science
Tel: +1 905 528 8642 ext. 8695
E-mail: communications@ifbls.org
www.ifbls.org
Tel: +1 905 528 8642 ext. 8695
E-mail: communications@ifbls.org
www.ifbls.org
International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations (IFPMA)
Tel: +41 22 338 3200
E-mail: info@ifpma.org
www.ifpma.org
Tel: +41 22 338 3200
E-mail: info@ifpma.org
www.ifpma.org
International Irradiation Association
Tel: +1 613 260 9589
E-mail: rbrinston@iiaglobal.org
www.iiaglobal.org
A global hub for the collection and dissemination of information on all scientific, regulatory, legislative and business developments relating to the industrial irradiation industry.
Tel: +1 613 260 9589
E-mail: rbrinston@iiaglobal.org
www.iiaglobal.org
A global hub for the collection and dissemination of information on all scientific, regulatory, legislative and business developments relating to the industrial irradiation industry.
International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)
Tel: +41 22 749 01 11
E-mail: central@iso.org
www.iso.org
Worldwide federation of national standards bodies.
Tel: +41 22 749 01 11
E-mail: central@iso.org
www.iso.org
Worldwide federation of national standards bodies.
International Risk Governance Council
Tel: +41 22 795 1730
Tel: +41 22 795 1730
E-mail: info@irgc.org
www.irgc.org
Independent organisation whose purpose is to help the understanding and management of global risks that have an impact on human health and safety, the environment, the economy and society.
www.irgc.org
Independent organisation whose purpose is to help the understanding and management of global risks that have an impact on human health and safety, the environment, the economy and society.
International Sharps Injury Prevention Society (ISIPS)
Tel: +1 801 280 8797
E-mail: info@isips.org
www.isips.org
Tel: +1 801 280 8797
E-mail: info@isips.org
www.isips.org
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)
Tel: +1 919 485 8700
E-mail: secretariat@iupac.org
www.iupac.org
Specialises in chemical nomenclature, terminology, standardised methods for measurement, atomic weights and other critically evaluated data.
Tel: +1 919 485 8700
E-mail: secretariat@iupac.org
www.iupac.org
Specialises in chemical nomenclature, terminology, standardised methods for measurement, atomic weights and other critically evaluated data.
The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs (TOPRA)
Tel: +20 7538 9502
E-mail: info@topra.org
www.topra.org
Nonprofit global organisation seeking to advance the regulatory affairs profession through education and information.
Tel: +20 7538 9502
E-mail: info@topra.org
www.topra.org
Nonprofit global organisation seeking to advance the regulatory affairs profession through education and information.
World Economic Forum
Tel: +41 22 869 1212
E-mail: contact@weforum.org
www.weforum.org
Independent international organisation committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
Tel: +41 22 869 1212
E-mail: contact@weforum.org
www.weforum.org
Independent international organisation committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)
Tel: +41 22 338 9111
E-mail: publicinf@wipo.int
www.wipo.int
Specialised agency of the United Nations System responsible for the promotion of the protection of intellectual property worldwide.
Tel: +41 22 338 9111
E-mail: publicinf@wipo.int
www.wipo.int
Specialised agency of the United Nations System responsible for the promotion of the protection of intellectual property worldwide.
World Trade Organisation
Tel: +41 22 739 5111
E-mail: enquiries@wto.org
www.wto.org
An intergovernmental public institution.
Tel: +41 22 739 5111
E-mail: enquiries@wto.org
www.wto.org
An intergovernmental public institution.
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