Packaging & Product Protection Featured Articles

  1. Factory/Site Acceptance Testing & Commissioning Responsibilities 2/22/2022

    Execution of factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) is a business-critical activity when it comes to commissioning of a new system or equipment. FAT is conducted at the equipment manufacturer’s site and SAT is conducted at the final site of installation. This article shares best practices.

  2. FDA Proposes Inspection Of Injectable Products For Visible Particulates 2/1/2022

    FDA and CDER have released a draft guidance addressing the development and implementation of a holistic, risk-based approach to visible particulate control incorporating product development, manufacturing controls, visual inspection, particulate identification, investigation, and corrective actions. The public comment period ends Feb. 15, 2022.

  3. EPCIS Implementation: 4 Takeaways, Next Steps For DSCSA Compliance 12/28/2021

    With the Nov. 27, 2023, DSCSA deadline quickly approaching, the HDA Research Foundation recently released a survey to assess how the industry is preparing. This article summarizes the 4 key takeaways as well as your next steps for DSCSA compliance.

  4. 9 Pitfalls To Avoid In Data Integrity in Pharmaceutical and Device Development & Operations 9/22/2021

    The first article in this series examined 5 common misconceptions in data integrity (DI). In this article, the author now shares 9 example areas where he has seen significant DI implementation problems in pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

  5. 5 Misconceptions About Data Integrity In Pharmaceutical And Device Development & Operations 9/15/2021

    Data integrity (DI) issues in pharma and medical devices have always been there, but in my experience as a consultant, these issues have increased in frequency more recently, thus moving them to the forefront. In this article, I explain five misconceptions about data integrity in our industry.

  6. Vaccine Manufacturing: Harnessing Lab Deviations 9/8/2021

    For National Immunization Awareness Month, we're highlighting timely vaccine manufacturing-centric content such as this from Tunnell Consulting's Bob Johnson. The presence of deviations may seem inevitable, yet COVID has brought to light the question of how vaccine manufacturing sites can manufacture more vaccines, more efficiently. This article explains how.

  7. How To Find & Manage Biotech Consultants Effectively 9/6/2021

    The roles being filled by biotech consultants have grown considerably, as companies are becoming more familiar with working with consultants and more people are interested in pursuing a consultant career. But how do we find good consultants, and how do we ensure that our consultants are as committed and engaged as our full-time employees? Here's how to accomplish that.

  8. What's The Role Of Interim Consultants In The Life Sciences & How Do We Use Them Effectively? 9/3/2021

    When life sciences companies need new talent, they typically have two options: bring in a consultant or hire a full-time employee. Usually, this decision is dictated by the permanence of the role, but sometimes, timelines complicate things. In this situation, an interim consultant can be the solution. But what is the interim consultant's role, really, and how do we use them effectively?

  9. Comparing Methods For Residual Moisture Analysis Of Lyophilized Products 8/25/2021

    This article explores the different analysis techniques that can be used to determine the residual moisture levels of freeze-dried product.

  10. How To Ensure Container Closure Integrity Of Combination Drug Products 8/24/2021

    The packaging for combination products can be just as complex as the products themselves. Hence, container closure integrity testing in line with current USP <1207> guidance and regulation is critical.