Keyword: FMD

Plant Construction & Process Technology

The EXCiPACT Certification Scheme

27.09.2017 - There is a regulatory expectation that pharmaceutical companies will verify that the excipients produced by their suppliers are to an appropriate level of GMP. This has been...

Plant Construction & Process Technology

The EXCiPACT Certification Scheme

05.10.2014 - Excipients, together with an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), are formulated into a final drug that is either prescribed to a patient by a doctor or bought over-the-counter...

Markets & Companies

Opportunities Through Biotechnology

06.06.2014 - Latin America continues to be an area of rising investment for the pharmaceutical industry, with Brazil and Mexico leading the way. Not only is Latin America an attractive target...

Markets & Companies

Evolution of a Dynamic Healthcare Market

08.05.2014 - Changing Roles - China's far-reaching presence in the manufacture and supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) around the world has long been known. However, with the...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

The Art of Adding Value

10.09.2013 - Balancing Act - Regulatory hurdles and product quality are not just challenges reserved for speciality chemical companies; chemical distributors must also adhere to the highest...

Plant Construction & Process Technology

Preventing Counterfeit Medicines Using Track and Trace Methods

06.08.2013 - Safety Net - With the increasing threat of counterfeit medicines entering the legitimate supply chain, there is a need to introduce a standardized identification system to...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Buyer Beware, Patient Beware

02.07.2013 - On July 2, the Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) went into full force: All APIs imported into the EU must be accompanied by written confirmations of quality by the regulatory...