Clinical Trials in Iran; Biannual Report of Clinical Trial Committee in Food and Drug Organization, Ministry of Health and Medical Education

The quality and safety of medical products have been of major importance to the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME). According to the parliament law of 1985 and its 1988 amendments, MOHME is to establish quality standards for all medicines. The Food and Drug Organization (FDO), within MOHME, has the highest authority over the pharmaceutical sector and, amongst other responsibilities, is in charge of the registration and issuance of market authorization for all medicinal products, including pharmaceuticals.