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MIT Scientists Develop Food Sensor That Can Detect Spoiled or Contaminated Food

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MIT engineers have designed a food sensor , made from an array of silk microneedles, that can pierce through the plastic packaging of foods to sample for bacterial contamination and spoilage. The Velco-like device pierces the packaging and the food via silk microneedles that suck in material through capillary action.

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Advancing parenteral packaging production for the future of pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceutical Technology

Datwyler is a leading provider of parenteral packaging components and is helping the industry put quality first through the invention of the FirstLine® manufacturing standard. This whitepaper discusses the issue of nitrosamine contamination since 2018 and the response from regulators and industry.

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

Pharmaceutical Technology

Compared to other dosage forms, tablets are simpler to manufacture, package, and transport. As with any pharmaceutical manufacturing, challenges can be many, and processes are highly regulated. This heightens the risk of cross contamination, requiring effective containment solutions, especially when handling highly potent powders.

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The Role of Quality Assurance in Generic Drugs

Drug Patent Watch

Quality Assurance is a team effort : From manufacturers to regulators, QA professionals, and beyond, everyone plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and safety of generic drugs. So, I ask you: What do you think is the most important aspect of Quality Assurance in the generic drug industry?

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Mars Recalls Select Skittles, Starbust and Life Saver Gummies over Possible Metal Contamination

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Rather, they are specific packages of the “Gummies” variety of these products. Since metal contamination is a common issue in food production, resulting in expensive recalls and lawsuits, the FDA has implemented metal detection standards to ensure the same principles are followed for all companies. And any foreign object less than 0.3

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Packaging Solutions for Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: Insights and Considerations

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A container closure system consists of all the packaging components that contain and protect a pharmaceutical product. Container closure systems are highly regulated by health agencies. They provide specific guidance on packaging requirements for closed closure integrity (CCI) and general integrity testing.

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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. Health Canada is accepting comments on the Minister of Health’s proposal to amend the FDR and the Medical Devices Regulations until October 28, 2021.