One regional voice for regulatory affairs professionals.
The East African Regulatory Affairs Professionals Association (EARAPA) is a regional network for people who work in medicines and cosmetics regulation.
To be the leading professional association advancing regulatory excellence, regional harmonization, and innovation to ensure timely access to quality, safe, and effective health products for all people in East Africa.
Mission
To unite, empower, and advance regulatory affairs professionals through continuous professional development, knowledge sharing, ethical practice, stakeholder collaboration, and regulatory science leadership, while promoting harmonized regulatory standards and efficient regulatory pathways that safeguard public health and improve access to quality, safe, effective, and affordable health products across East Africa.
How we work
We achieve this by
Uniting Regulatory Professionals
Connecting like-minded experts and National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) to share critical insights, regulatory alerts, and best practices.
Driving Research & Policy
Conducting impactful research to support policy makers and advance regional regulatory harmonization efforts.
Empowering Stakeholders
Serving as a central platform for up-to-date regulatory news, guidance, and capacity building throughout the region.
Core values
What we stand for
Collaboration
Bridging national borders to create unified regulatory alignment across East Africa.
Transparency
Serving as an open, reliable central media hub for regulatory intelligence and alerts.
Evidence-Based Policy
Supporting regulatory frameworks through research, data, and expert consensus.
Who we bring together
Three communities, one table
Regulatory professionals
People preparing dossiers, managing registrations and keeping products compliant.
Industry stakeholders
Manufacturers, importers, distributors and service providers in medicines and cosmetics.
Regulators & policymakers
National agencies and regional bodies shaping how products reach patients.
A member of East African Regulatory Affairs Professionals Association (EARAPA) located in IGAD and/or EAC member countries working as a regulatory expert in regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical industries, research organizations, NGOs and other related fields.
Validity
3 years
Price
USD 150
Potential privileges
In-person participation, with possible sponsorship, in regulatory summits, workshops and convergences.
20–50% discount on entrance fees to annual regulatory summits where EARAPA is an association partner.
Free and discounted participation in selected paid trainings organized by EARAPA or its partners.
A member of East African Regulatory Affairs Professionals Association (EARAPA) located in African countries working as a regulatory expert in regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical industries, research organizations, NGOs and other related fields.
Validity
3 years
Price
USD 150
Potential privileges
In-person participation, with possible sponsorship, in regulatory summits, workshops and convergences.
20–50% discount on entrance fees to annual regulatory summits where EARAPA is an association partner.
Free and discounted participation in selected paid trainings organized by EARAPA or its partners.
A member of East African Regulatory Affairs Professionals Association (EARAPA) located in any country outside Africa working as a regulatory expert in regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical industries, research organizations, NGOs and other related fields.
Validity
3 years
Price
USD 150
Potential privileges
Free entrance to regulatory workshops and convergences organized by the association or partners.
10–15% discount on entrance fees to annual regulatory summits where EARAPA is an association partner.
Free and discounted participation in selected paid trainings organized by EARAPA or its partners.
A member of East African Regulatory Affairs Professionals Association (EARAPA) working as an intern or currently pursuing studies in any academic institution.
Validity
3 years
Price
USD 50
Potential privileges
Free virtual attendance at regulatory workshops and convergences organized by the association or partners.
Free virtual attendance at annual regulatory summits where EARAPA is an association partner.
Free and discounted participation in selected paid trainings organized by EARAPA or its partners.
Distinguished and recognized regulatory professionals willing to participate and contribute in the association programs, from any country in the world.
Note: a detailed CV is required, positions are limited, and approval is subject to committee evaluation.
Validity
2 years
Price
USD 40
Potential privileges
Invitations to speak or train in selected trainings, webinars and workshops, based on their expertise.
Opportunities to promote and advertise their services on EARAPA official media.
