EMEA work priorities in 1997-1998 1. centralised applications for marketing authorisations for medicinal products 2. maintenance and pharmacovigilance activities 3. establishment of maximum residue limits for substances in veterinary medicinal products 4. arbitrations and other Community referral procedures 5. scientific advice to future applicants and the EU institutions 6. information to health care professionals and public 7. technical support to international harmonisation initiatives (ICH, VICH, etc.) 8. support for the mutual recognition national authorisations, as requested 9. support for certain European policies at the request of the Commission or European Parliament