ICH E6(R3) – Bodies having the power to regulate, including those that review submitted protocols and clinical data and those that conduct inspections. These bodies are sometimes referred to as competent authorities.
CDISC-Gloss – Bodies having the power to regulate. NOTE: In the ICH GCP guideline the term includes the authorities that review submitted clinical data and those that conduct inspections. These bodies are sometimes referred to as competent authorities. [ICH]