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Safety Data Sheets
1977 SDS are available on-line in the reference standards database, or upon request via the HelpDesk.
The electronic versions of the European Pharmacopoeia (CD-ROM, Internet) also include links to the on-line database. These sheets are elaborated from bibliographic data available in scientific literature or from information communicated by suppliers of raw material used for the preparation of reference standards and has not been independently verified by EDQM staff. The accuracy of such information cannot therefore be guaranteed.
NB: The EDQM is in the process of revising MSDS for all European Pharmacopoeia Reference Standards in accordance with Annex II of the Regulation No (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH).
Customs Information
Over 2020 reference standards officially valid for the uses prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia monographs, a list of newly adopted reference standards, a Batch Validity Statement (BVS) for reference standards, 1977 Safety Data Sheets, and 298 leaflets are available to download.
The Reference Standards Catalogue is updated three times a year and is available in English only. It includes the list of all the reference Substances currently available together with our terms of business and instructions for use.
Click on the link below to download a pdf version of the CRS catalogue.
CRS Shipments of controlled substances to Brazil
Please note that due to new requirements from the Brazilian authorities, the EDQM is currently unable to meet these requests. This is the reason why the EDQM has to stop shipments of controlled drugs to Brazil. The EDQM is working on this matter in order to provide this service again to customers as soon as possible.
New shipping conditions
From 1st January 2008
(15/11/07) The EDQM wishes to annouce that it will change the shipping service it uses to dispatch reference standards. To download these new conditions, please click on the pdf document below.
Shipping Information for Reference Standards (Nov 2007)New Labels
The EDQM is currently over-labelling all its reference standards vials with a secondary label.
This new secondary label is useful for customs purposes as it can be peeled off. It can also be stuck onto your laboratory book to prove the use of the reference standard. All the required information to perform the tests described in the European Pharmacopoeia monographs are stated on the primary label and in the online catalogue.
Online Database Access (price, availability...)
Click on the link below to access the Reference Standards Database. A list of new reference standards and new batches with the date of release is also available. To read this list, simply click on 'News' when you enter the database.
Place an Order
You can place an order for reference standards using an online order form. To submit an order to the EDQM online, please fill in the online order form and click 'Submit Order'. Please make sure all the fields marked with an asterisk (*) are filled out. Remember to check the availability of the reference standards before ordering (see reference standards database above). This same form can be used to confirm a proforma invoice or quotation you received from the EDQM. For more detailed instructions, please read the document 'How to order reference standards', under Sales Information.
If you exceptionally need a proforma invoice or a quotation for reference standards from the EDQM, please click HERE.
Sales information
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How to order reference standards
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How do I pay EDQM invoices?
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How do I complain to the EDQM about an order?
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Dispatch and Delivery Reference Standards
Forms
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End user declaration for Drug Precursors
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Chinese Customers: Additional form to complete and to accompany each CRS order.
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Hong Kong Customers: Additional form to complete and to accompany each CRS order.
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US Customers: Additional form to complete and to accompany each CRS order.
How to open sealed glass ampoules: practical video
Warning! To show the operation clearly in this video, the operator was filmed not wearing any hand protection. In no case should this be taken as an example to be followed. Operators must assess the risks associated with the procedure and take the necessary protective measures, i.e. wearing heat-resistant gloves, chain mail gloves, etc.
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