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CURRENTLast verified 2026-10-07

WHO ePQS Portal

Country
WHO / International Procurement
Official organization
World Health Organization (WHO)
Category
prequalification
Product / sector
Pharmaceuticals
Publication / issue date
Not published by source
Document version
Not specified
Official source
WHO ePQS Portal

OFFICIAL SOURCE FACTS / REQUIREMENT FRAMEWORK

What you need to know

  • WHO states that portal use is mandatory from 11 May 2026 for processes handled through ePQS, with stated exceptions for contraceptive devices and snake venom antidotes.
  • Functions include submitting applications, responding to information requests, secure document handling, eCTD filing and monitoring pending activities.

What changed

WHO states mandatory portal use from 11 May 2026, subject to the published exceptions.

This summary is not a complete regulatory checklist. Applicability, conditions and exclusions remain governed by the original official document.

Who is affected

  • Manufacturers
  • Suppliers / Wholesale Distributors
  • Exporters
  • Regulatory Teams
  • Quality Teams
  • Business Development
  • Procurement Teams

PHARMA GATE INTERPRETATION — NOT AN OFFICIAL REQUIREMENT

Pharma Gate Intelligence

Check the official portal scope before planning a submission. Pharma Gate provides navigation and does not submit applications to WHO.

Business impact

Product-specific evidence and supplier requirements can affect planning and participation. Neither national authorization nor an award is guaranteed.

RECOMMENDED ACTION — NOT A REGULATORY DETERMINATION

What to check

  • Whether the product / process is supported by ePQS
  • Current exceptions and account instructions
  • Applicable filing guidance; portal use does not itself establish a universal mandatory eCTD deadline

Recommended next step

Review the applicable current WHO documents and the specific product or procurement notice with qualified professional support.

  1. Portal scope / exceptions
  2. Official access instructions
  3. Application and document preparation
  4. WHO portal process
Relevant Pharma Gate solutions
  • Regulatory Strategy
  • Dossier Preparation
  • WHO Prequalification Readiness Support
  • Quality / GMP Advisory
  • International Procurement Advisory

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