Question 1

What is Quality Certification (QCP) and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

Quality Certification attests that a pharmaceutical facility complies with the Good Practices and regulatory requirements applicable to its activity. It strengthens patient safety and the facility's credibility with authorities and partners, and is often a prerequisite for accessing certain international markets and funding.

Question 2

Which organisations can call on PEC?

Accepted Answer

PEC supports public institutions (ministries, health directorates), central purchasing agencies, wholesaler-distributors, hospitals and private clinics, pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as development partners and NGOs working in the health sector.

Question 3

What are the steps of a typical engagement?

Accepted Answer

A typical engagement includes: an initial assessment (baseline diagnosis), the development of an action plan, compliance work (procedures, team training, facility adjustments), a mock audit, and support through to certification, including ISO certification where relevant.

Question 4

Does PEC work only in Mauritania or also internationally?

Accepted Answer

PEC is based in Nouakchott and operates throughout Mauritania. Its team also carries out assignments in the sub-region and with international partners, depending on project needs.

Question 5

What is the difference between the Good Practices (GMP, GDP, GPP, GLP)?

Accepted Answer

Each standard covers one link in the medicine supply chain: GMP covers manufacturing, GDP wholesale distribution, GPP pharmacy practice and GLP laboratories. Together they guarantee the quality of the health product from production to dispensing.

Question 6

How do we start working with PEC?

Accepted Answer

Contact us via the website form, by phone or on WhatsApp. An initial scoping discussion helps us understand your needs; we then send you a tailored technical proposal and intervention schedule.

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