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August 2009

Countering counterfeits on the front line

In this question-and-answer article, Lawrence Friedman, partner with the law firm of Barnes, Richardson & Colburn, offers insights and three key steps to uncover counterfeits entering the U.S....

Anti-counterfeiting, track-and-trace, authentication | September 3, 2009

MSU’s medical packaging course offered online

Michigan State University’s venerable Medical Packaging course is presented virtually....

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | August 15, 2009

Label for cold and frozen products

• Pharma-Wrap label offers extended-text space and wraps around small to medium-sized containers, as well as ampules and vials • transparent surface layer prevents condensation from forming and protects the base label from abrasion and scratching • offers two detachable...

Labels | August 15, 2009

Round product labeling system

• R321 is equipped with the company’s SL1500 stepper-driven label applicator • operates at up to 1,500 in./min label dispense speed • system includes a photoelectric label sensor and 15-in.-long wrapping station Universal Labeling Systems...

Rigid containers/bottles | August 15, 2009

Void-fill system upgrade

• a new engineering upgrade replaces the cutting-knife system that void-fill air-pillow systems use to slit the film prior to filling each pillow with air • new vertical perforating process allows Express 3™ void-fill system to run without a knife,...

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | August 15, 2009

New OTC medication label warnings

The FDA toughens regulation of common OTC medications....

FDA, regulatory and legal | August 15, 2009

Healthcare options: Here, there, and ‘behind the counter’

As the political and public healthcare debate rages, changes are already underway concerning how and where patients are treated....

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | August 15, 2009

Aluminum water bottle

Live Young Forever Health and Wellness (LYF), Edmonton, AB, Canada, has introduced Live Young Forever Citrus, a vitamin-enhanced water, in 16-oz Alumi-Tek aluminum bottles from Ball Corp.....

Rigid containers/bottles | August 15, 2009

The clinical supply chain: Strategies for scheduled drugs

Regulatory requirements in the clinical trial scheduled-drug supply chain....

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | August 15, 2009

Keeping ahead of the counterfeiters

Packaging innovations must be validated to keep ahead of counterfeiters in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries....

Anti-counterfeiting, track-and-trace, authentication | August 15, 2009

Cold chain research at Cal Poly

Research funded by the Office of Naval Research evaluates thermal insulated packaging used for temperature-sensitive goods....

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | August 15, 2009

Five tips for successful blister sealing

Blister sealing is one of the basic, yet critical fundamentals that pharmaceutical companies count on from their contract packagers....

Contract packaging | August 15, 2009

Cold chain management conference set for Philadelphia

Recycling cold chain components, gaining a competitive edge with reusable and recyclable solutions, and a look at modern phase-change materials will be part of the packaging-related discussion topics at the 7th Cold Chain Distribution for Pharmaceuticals™ conference Sept. 21 -...

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | August 5, 2009

FDA issues anti-counterfeiting draft guidance

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in mid-July issued a draft guidance on the use of inks, pigments, flavors, and other physical-chemical identifiers (PCIDs) employed by manufacturers to make drug products more difficult to duplicate by counterfeiters and easier to...

FDA, regulatory and legal | July 16, 2009

Sanofi Pasteur awards supply chain partner

Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of sanofi-aventis Group, recently presented a special award to Envirotainer for achieving 48 consecutive months without a product loss....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | July 14, 2009

Sustainable secondary medical packaging

• EcoStarTM PC50 and HS 1000 materials are for medical devices, products, and diagnostic equipment • guaranteed to consist of 50% post-consumer content and 85% total recycled content; for secondary packaging where primary packaging provides sterility • for in-house form/fill/seal...

Medical devices | June 29, 2009

Clamshell labeling system

• Hugger Belt system applies top/bottom decorative labels to clamshell containers, using a hugger belt product transport system with infeed belt conveyor and easy product loading/transfer • features custom labeling system with stainless-steel and anodized aluminum construction with a pair...

Labeling | June 24, 2009

Sample kits

• showcase the company’s printing capabilities for labels, folding cartons, flexible packaging, booklets, inserts/outserts, blister cards, and other compliance-enhancing packaging alternatives • sample kits are being offered for the company’s Printed Components business Catalent Pharma Solutions...

Coding, marking, printing | June 23, 2009

Ink-jet controller board

• from APS Germany, a Domino company, the board allows packaging equipment manufacturers to integrate an HP cartridge-based solution directly into the host machine via DIN rail mount • allows the use of APS’s patented solvent-based ink for nonporous substrates...

Controls and automation | June 18, 2009

Medical device packaging takes center stage in New York

Johnson & Johnson exec addresses the growing sophistication of counterfeiters; operating room nurses evaluate medical device packaging....

Medical devices | June 12, 2009

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