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Which GCP version should my training certificate say, and where is it?

The current Good Clinical Practice guideline is ICH E6(R3). FDA published it as a final guidance in September 2025 (docket FDA-2023-D-1955). The FDA page below holds the document. ICH E3 is a different guideline, about clinical study reports.

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Official sourceFDA: E6(R3) Good Clinical Practice (GCP)www.fda.gov
Checked on October 13, 2026

Next steps

  • See the EMA page for when E6(R3) applies in the EU and the Annex 2 dates.
  • Check which GCP version your training record and SOPs refer to.