Main responsibilities

(1) Organize the formulation and revision of technical standards and norms on monitoring adverse drug reactions, medical device adverse events and cosmetics adverse reactions, post-market safety evaluation and drug abuse monitoring.  

(2) Organize the monitoring of adverse drug reactions, medical device adverse events, cosmetics adverse reactions and drug abuse.  

(3) Carry out the post-market safety evaluation for drugs, medical devices and cosmetics.  

(4) Guide the local departments in relevant monitoring and post-market safety evaluation. Organize methods research, technical consultation and international (regional) exchange and cooperation on relevant monitoring and post-market safety evaluation.  

(5) Participate in the drafting and adjustment of the National Essential Medicines List.

(6) Participate in the drafting and adjustment of the Over-the-Counter Medicine Catalogue.

(7) Undertake other tasks assigned by NMPA.