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The regulatory function is vital in making safe and effective healthcare products available worldwide. Individuals who ensure regulatory compliance and prepare submissions, as well as those whose main job function is clinical affairs or quality assurance are all considered regulatory professionals.
One of our most valuable contributions to the profession is the Regulatory Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics provides regulatory professionals with core values that hold them to the highest standards of professional conduct.
Your membership opens the door to free learning resources on demand. Check out the Member Knowledge Center for free webcasts, publications and online courses.
Like all professions, regulatory is based on a shared set of competencies. The Regulatory Competency Framework describes the essential elements of what is required of regulatory professionals at four major career and professional levels.
Join the brightest minds in regulatory at the annual Regulatory Convergence. See the global regulatory community in action. Intensive workshops. Topical sessions. Meet ups with regulators. This is where it all comes together.
For 20 years, our flagship publication, Fundamentals of US Regulatory Affairs, has been giving regulatory professionals the insights and answers they need, right at their fingertips.
There are hundreds of RAC testing centers available worldwide. Any of the four RAC exams (US, EU, CAN or Global) may be taken at any location. Find an upcoming exam at a location near you.
RAPS is a place for great networking, making invaluable connections and building a strong community. More than 16,000 of your colleagues are waiting to connect with you through our global network of chapters and local networking groups and via our award-winning, private online community, Regulatory Exchange.
There is no other national or global organization that supports the needs of regulatory professionals the way RAPS does. We offer education and training, publications, Scope of Practice research, networking, career development opportunities and other valuable resources, including the Member Knowledge Center. Check out what some of our members have to say about their membership. At RAPS, your membership matters. Choose the RAPS membership that best suits you:
Do you work as a regulatory professional? Membership gives you access to countless resources and a vast network of professionals all dedicated to the field of regulatory.
Do you work in field related to and support regulatory professionals? Membership gives you access to countless resources and a vast network of professionals all dedicated to the field of regulatory.
Are you a regulatory professional who works and lives in an emerging market? Membership highlights the valuable contributions of regulatory professionals working within emerging markets as outlined by the World Bank.
Are you enrolled as a full-time student in the regulatory field? Start driving regulatory excellence before you've graduated with a Student Membership to the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society.
Does your organization want to give your regulatory team an industry-leading advantage? Enterprise membership streamlines the process of managing employees’ professional development by providing global access to timely regulatory information and intelligence, networking opportunities, education and training, and additional resources for an unlimited number of employees worldwide.
We look forward to having you as a part of the growing RAPS community. There are multiple ways to start your membership in order to stay connected: