Guidelines.
The ECA Foundation's various Interest and Working Groups contiuously work on developing guidance documents, Good Practice Guides and white papers, supporting the information exchange between all stakeholders in both industry and regulatory authorities. Find out more in the Guides & Documents section.
The Team
The ECA Foundation's modern structure allows to develop and include the activities of the various Interest and Working Groups and to have more flexibility to build new groups that support the needs of our ECA Academy’s members. All members of the three boards work on a voluntary basis. For more details please see our Team section.
News
On a regular basis the Interest and Working Groups report about their activities and their accomplishments. Thus, to learn more about what they have been working on and for other latest developments in the ECA Foundation, you may want to check the news section.
What's new?
ECA Group Update September through December 2024
What the ECA Foundation Interest and Working Groups accomplished from September through December 2024 is summarised in their report.
European QP Association organises 20 Years Anniversary QP Forum
The 2025 Qualified Person Forum is a jubilee highlight: The Qualified Person (QP) was first introduced into EU legal texts in the year 1975. We therefore celebrate its 50th birthday! And it is the 20th QP Forum, and, as every year, intended to help QPs face current and prepare for future challenges. After an inspirational opening by Patricia Kelly, Artist, Entrepreneur and Member of the Kelly Family, a lot of hot topics for QPs will be discussed in the various presentations and interactive sessions. Please see the details on the QP Forum website.
New ECA Guidance on Sampling and Sample Management
The ECA Analytical Quality Control Group (AQCG) has published a new guidance document on Sampling and Sample Management. The PDF file is available for free in the AQCG website members area. And if you're not a member yet, simply register for a free membership.