Packaging & Product Protection Featured Articles

  1. DSCSA, Blockchain, & The Pharma Supply Chain — Where Do Things Stand? 5/27/2020

    As the requirements for serialization and track & trace become more challenging to implement as we approach 2023, blockchain, by providing data integrity throughout the supply chain, becomes a more attractive solution to reducing the probability of errors occurring.

  2. Helping Pharma Manufacturers Overcome DSCSA Interoperability Pain Points 4/13/2020

    With the FDA guidance documents and requirements of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act still unfolding, there is a growing need for sectors in the supply chain to align on how to meet various aspects of the law.

  3. Are You Ready For A DSCSA Audit? 5 Steps To Ensure The Answer Is “Yes” 3/16/2020

    During an FDA audit, you're asked questions about the U.S. Drug Supply Chain Security Act and how you offer and share your T3 data with downstream trading partners. Do you answer confidently, or hold your breath and gulp?

  4. Microorganism Challenges On Online Water Bioburden Analyzers: Pitfalls & Best Practices 3/2/2020

    This the second article in a two-part series on conducting microorganism challenge studies using online water bioburden analyzers (OWBAs) in a laboratory setting. Part 1 discussed two different experimental approaches that have been successfully used for microorganism challenges. This second article explores the six pitfalls to avoid and four best practices to follow during execution of microorganism challenge tests.

  5. Experimental Methods For Microorganism Challenges On OWBA 2/17/2020

    While implementing online water bioburden analyzer (OWBA) technology might seem straightforward, several aspects of preparing microbial challenges can easily derail the best intended experimental design.

  6. Russia's New Serialization Regulations: What Pharma Companies Need To Know 4/18/2019

    This article explains the challenge the new Russian traceability regulations for the pharma industry, and how all participants in the supply chain must properly prepare to ensure that they become compliant within this new environment.

  7. USP <1207> Updates Leak Testing Recommendations For Pharma Companies 10/2/2018

    Package integrity is defined as a package’s ability to prevent product loss, maintain product sterility, and in some cases, prevent oxygen ingress or maintain sub-atmosphere headspace pressures.

  8. Risk Mitigation In Pharmaceutical Packaging And Serialization Operations 5/24/2018

    Choosing the right packager for your products can be a daunting task and one that should not be taken lightly. Follow these tips to find a partner that is right for you.

  9. How Pharmaceutical Shipping Influences Logistics Trends 1/9/2018

    Considering the changes over the last few years and looking ahead to 2018, there are four predictions for pharmaceutical shipping trends that will also likely influence logistics overall.

  10. What Does The Deferment In The DSCSA Deadline Enforcement Mean For You? 9/12/2017

    Determine your plan now for serialization readiness to put the worries of DSCSA costs and timelines behind you and patient safety back where it belongs — at the forefront.