Overview of the Japan CMO Association (JCMOA)

• ●Formulation of voluntary guidelines related to the appropriate implementation of pharmaceutical contract manufacturing operations.
• ●Promotion of fair and strict pharmaceutical contract manufacturing in line with GMP, the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act, and other laws and regulations.
• ●Promotion and research for the ideal state of scientific pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality assurance.
• ●Research on and collection of information and materials, both in Japan and overseas, related to pharmaceutical contract manufacturing operations.
• ●Advertising and public relations activities to promote the facilitation and improvement of pharmaceutical contract manufacturing.
• ●Collaboration and exchange of opinions with related government agencies and various organizations.
• ●Sharing information that contributes to the mutual advancement of member companies.
• ●Mutual assistance when trouble related to pharmaceutical contract manufacturing arises
  (including the provision of alternative manufacturing facilities in times of emergency).
• ●Education and training for workers involved with pharmaceutical manufacturing technology.
• ●Others

Establishment of the CMO Case Example Study Group, holding of debriefing meetings on the activities of committees, presenting exhibits at pharmaceutical manufacturing exhibitions, and creating plans for realizing communication with pharmaceutical companies in order to boost contract manufacturing business for member companies, etc.