Therapeutic Products Directorate

Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD) is a Canadian federal authority that regulates pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices for human use, a role performed by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States. Prior to being given market authorization, a manufacturer must present substantive scientific evidence of a product's safety, efficacy, and quality as required by the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations.

Additional recommended knowledge

Daily Visual Balance Check

Safe Weighing Range Ensures Accurate Results

Essential Laboratory Skills Guide

See also

• European Medicines Agency
• Good Manufacturing Practice
• Good clinical practice
• Informed consent
• Institutional review board
• International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use
• Investigational product
• Investigator's Brochure