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What’s next for Container Closure Integrity Testing?

Pharmaceutical Technology

A vitally important assay used across various stages of drug development and manufacturing, container closure integrity testing (CCIT) involves evaluating packaging systems to determine their ability to protect the stability and sterility of pharmaceutical products. Encouraged by the regulations, the industry is now mid-transition.

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Mitigating the risks of cross-contamination during Oral Solid Dose (OSD) manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

Additionally, OSD manufacturing approaches are well developed, with processes that ensure a repeatable distribution of ingredients, uniformity in dissolution, and bioavailability, which verify that the drug product is safe and effective. Compared to other dosage forms, tablets are simpler to manufacture, package, and transport.

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Health Canada’s proposed amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations and the Medical Devices Regulations

Pharma in Brief

On July 31, 2021, Health Canada published a Notice of Intent outlining its plan to amend the Food and Drug Regulations ( FDR ) and the Medical Devices Regulations in the spring of 2022. Manufacturing Controls. The amendments contemplate labelling flexibilities for special containers. Food and Drug Regulations , C.R.C.,

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Transforming cold chain infrastructure: ‘Ultra-cold smart container can transport all of the leading vaccine candidates for COVID-19’

BioPharma Reporter

Up to 10% of vaccines can be reportedly lost in transit due to breakage or fluctuations in sub-zero temperatures required for preservation, but a manufacturer of data-driven temperature-controlled smart containers says it can cut that rate to just 0.1%.

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Development and Manufacturing of Primary Packaging and Medical Devices

Pharmaceutical Technology

The conceptualisation, development and manufacturing of primary packaging in the pharmaceutical industry require a meticulous and multi-disciplinary approach to ensure that the products meet the highest standards of safety and efficacy.

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Container Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT): How to get started with deterministic methods

Pharmaceutical Technology

With the new version of EU GMP Annex 1 coming into effect on 25 August this year, big changes to the way the pharmaceutical industry approaches container closure integrity testing (CCIT) are in motion. In addition, 100% testing is now required for fusion-sealed containers such as ampoules and IV bags.

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Flexible grinding processes for sterile nanopharmaceutical manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

Nano-based delivery systems are on the rise, as they enable manufacturers to deliver therapeutic agents to specific targeted tissue in a more controlled manner. Regulations and guidelines for nanopharmaceuticals are still relatively in their infancy, including for cleaning processes and the prevention of cross-contamination.