What is the Role of Regulatory Agencies in Study Registries?
Regulatory agencies play a pivotal role in promoting the use of study registries. They often require the registration of studies as part of the approval process for new chemicals or drugs. For instance, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandates the registration of clinical trials to ensure that data on safety and efficacy are publicly accessible. Similarly, agencies like the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have guidelines that encourage the registration of toxicological studies.
