This unique resource provides a comprehensive guide to the evolving regulations and standards which govern the international pharmaceutical industry.Featuring clear explanations of the latest regulations, as well as insights and strategies to maintain compliance, the book covers the key principles of best-practice for laboratory research, manufacturing and distribution. It also offers strategies to navigate the intricacies of different regulatory environments so that pharmaceutical companies can operate internationally, avoiding the potentially costly risk of violations. Detailed and holistic, the book will be an essential resource to pharmaceutical researchers and manufacturers, as well as an important resource for students and scholars in the field.