Step into the future with us as we launch the all-digital 12th edition of the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.), soon available exclusively on a new online platform. This significant transition marks the end of the print version and ushers in a new era for the “Blue Book”, one marked by innovation, that builds on its strong tradition of international collaboration and scientific excellence in the quality control of medicines.

Event details

Date: Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Time: 14:30 - 17:00

Venue: a secret location in Strasbourg, France

Attendance: in-person attendance is by invitation only, but the event will be livestreamed and available to watch for free.

On the programme

  • Welcome addresses by Petra Doerr, Director, and Cathie Vielle, Head of the European Pharmacopoeia Department, EDQM, Council of Europe,
  • The path to a new era for the European Pharmacopoeia by Salvador Canigueral, European Pharmacopoeia Commission (EPC) Chair (2022 – 2025) and Eugenia Cogliandro, EPC Chair (2025 – 2028) 
  • Launch of Ph.Eur. 12th Edition

Join us online

We invite you to follow this landmark event in real time on our website and across our social media channels (Facebook and LinkedIn). Celebrate with us as we honour the legacy of the Ph. Eur. and look ahead to a future driven by innovation, collaboration and global impact.