Alleged violations of the Code during an event
If, as per your judgment, actions were taken during the conduct of a scientific event, with which the participation/sponsorship by a company that has signed the Code of Ethics of the Research-based Pharmaceutical Industry in Bulgaria raises doubts about a potential violation of the provisions of Article 10 of the Code, please report for them.
8th European Aniridia Conference (EAC) 2026
Last update:
1/16/26
Organized by:
Aniridia Europe, Aniridia Bulgaria
Place:
Hilton Hotel Sofia
City:
Sofia
Start date:
4/17/26
End date:
4/19/26
App. Nr. of HCP:
200
Specialists:
rare genetic condition aniridia and aniridia-related diseases
Any practice that might create confusion about the real scientific and educational purpose of scientific events sponsored by industry or to which industry sponsors HCPs should not be tolerated.
ARPharM Final Assessment:
04/05/27
Location and Venue
Hospitality Provided (Directly or Indirectly) to HCP
Hospitality provided could bring discredit or loss of trust in the pharmaceutical industry. Hospitality should not in any way damage the reputation of the industry. Article 94&95 Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Article 10 ARPharM Code.
DAY ONE – 17.04.2026/ 19.00 Networking in the Earth and people museum/ DAY TWO – 18.04.2025 Networking and introduction of Bulgarian folk culture and traditional remedies and herbs
Other Activities
Sightseeing is organised in connection with the event. Hospitality should not include the sponsorship or organisation of entertainment events (e.g. sightseeing tours). Article 94&95 Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Article 10 ARPharM Code.
DAY ONE – 17.04.2026/ 19.00 Networking in the Earth and people museum/ DAY TWO – 18.04.2025 Networking and introduction of Bulgarian folk culture and traditional remedies and herbs
Accompanying Persons
Accompanying persons may not be invited to the event or activities organised in connection with it. Hospitality may only be extended to healthcare professionals who are participating in the event on the basis of their own qualifications/education.
Diagnosis carrier, family members and friends registration fees 50.00 EUR 100.00 EUR 120.00 EUR
Scientific Programme Schedule / Structure
An event being held within less than 3 months - only a preliminary programme is available. – The scientific programme posted on the event’s website at the time of assessment does not provide enough detail to allow a valuable pre-assessment; the detailed scientific programme should be available 3 months in advance of the event; at the latest
Legend
ARPharM’s pre-assessment process is ongoing.
Based on information provided through one of the ways described above (on the date indicated), arrangements would not raise concern with regard to provisions of the ARPharM Article 10 Code of Ethics provisions.
Based on information provided through one of the ways described above (on the date indicated), arrangements may raise concern with regard to provisions of the ARPharM Article 10 Code of Ethics provisions.
It is always recommended to check the rules prevailing under applicable national codes.
EXHIBITIONS: please read carefully the provisions of the ARPharM HCP Code and the additional guidance.