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Jordan Joins PICS Pharmaceutical Inspection Scheme
Welcome to the DDReg Knowledge Capsule! In this episode, we explore the major regulatory milestone of 1 January 2026, when the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) became the 57th Participating Authority of the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S).
As only the second Arab nation to achieve full PIC/S membership, Jordan is significantly boosting its standing as a reliable pharmaceutical manufacturing hub in the MENA region. We break down what this strategic shift means for manufacturers in practice—from the transition to more rigorous, risk-based inspections to elevated…
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