Glossary
The Paul-Ehrlich-Institut has developed the definitions in this glossary to help users understand regulatory and biomedical terminology. Definitions may differ from those given in German and European Union legislation and medicine. Many definitions correspond to the glossary entries on the pages of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
HMA - Heads of Medicines Agencies
Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA): The network of the heads of the regulatory authorities responsible for the harmonization of national activities related to medicinal products for human and veterinary use in the European Economic Area.