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    Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society

    Global professional society for regulatory affairs across health-product industries.

    Reviewed by Christian Espinosa, Founder, Blue Goat CyberLast reviewed May 5, 2026

    Definition

    RAPS is the largest global organization for regulatory affairs professionals across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, IVDs, biologics, and digital health. Administers the Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) credential.

    What this means in practice

    RAC certification is a common professional standard for MedTech regulatory staff. RAPS conferences and publications are widely used for ongoing FDA/EU MDR/global regulatory updates.

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