Largest number of regulatory agencies for medical products approved as WHO Listed Authorities

WHO
May 20, 2024

Largest number of regulatory agencies for medical products approved as WHO Listed Authorities


WHO has approved designation of 33 national and regional regulatory authorities as WHO Listed Authorities (WLAs) that can be relied on for fulfilling the highest level of regulatory standards and practices for quality, safety and efficacy of medicines and vaccines. This listing makes a total of 36 regulatory authorities from 34 Member States now designated as WLAs since the launch of the initiative in March 2022.