• assists officials by expanding their knowledge and awareness of the problem of falsified medical products
• provides a basis for exchange of information
• highlights and encourages collaboration between OMCLs, health and law enforcement authorities
• fosters the sharing of analytical information on the testing of falsified and other illegal medicines within the Network of OMCLs.

The database contains details on cases of falsified medical products, technical information on the testing performed, the authorities involved and what actions were taken. It also features a forum where users can ask questions or share information of interest, related to the problematic of falsified medical products.

The EDQM has put in place certain criteria for access to the database. Access can be requested by:

• officials from a competent health or law enforcement authority in a Council of Europe member or observer state that is directly involved in fighting falsified medical products and similar crimes, or
• members of the European OMCL Network.

If you would like more information on this database, please contact the EDQM at knowx@edqm.eu.