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PRESSMEDDELANDEPublished: April 2026
How the approval process for clinical studies works in Sweden
In Sweden, a clinical study requires approval from two independent authorities before it can begin:

The Swedish Ethical Review Authority
reviews ethics and participant protection

The Swedish Medical Products Agency
reviews the medicinal product’s quality and safety
Both approvals are mandatory.
This structure ensures that clinical studies are conducted with the highest possible standards of safety and quality.