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Safety in Aseptic Filling
FDA provides insight into common pitfalls found during inspections along with possible solutions.
Supplier Submitted
2022 Distribution Management Conference (DMC) and Expo in Austin
Supplier News
Eastman Investing up to $1 Billion to Accelerate Circular Economy
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Four Drivers Changing the Beverage Industry
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Solving Packaging Format Challenges: Communication is Key
Regulatory
FDA Releases Medical Devices Draft Guidance for Review
“The Transition Plan for Medical Devices Issued Emergency Use Authorizations During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Public Health Emergency” guidance is now available for review.
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Tetra Pak and Compass Group Talk Sustainability
Listen as global packaging and processing heavyweights break down how brands develop on-pack messaging that appeals to consumers.
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PACKadelphia Season Three: Coming Soon!
Your PACK EXPO East Packaging Vlog returns with the inside scoop on all things packaging and processing.
COVID-19
Korea-Based Biotech Co. Outfits Nine COVID-19 Test Kit Lines with New Labelers
Bioneer is meeting test kit needs with applicators that apply 300mm-long top labels for product identification and tamper evidence.
Take Five
Top 10 Healthcare Packaging Stories of 2021
Traceability content led the countdown taking four spots on our list, while sustainability and automation stories also garnered attention. Check out our top 10 and honorable mentions.
Business Intelligence
CPhI 2022 Predictions: CDMO Capacity Constrained and COVID Vaccines on the Rise
There is a high manufacturing demand to constrain global ingredients, partnering options, and available CDMO capacity, though continued growth in pharma sales and innovation bode well for supply side companies and CDMOs.
Regulatory
Pitfalls to Avoid in FDA Aseptic Manufacturing Inspections
From personnel to facility design to process, FDA policy advisor provides an outline of what facilities can improve on.
Traceability/Serialization
Counting Down the Top 10 Articles of 2021 - #1: Serialization 101
Join us as we look back at the most-read Healthcare Packaging stories of 2021. At #1, we’re going back to basics with an introductory look at serialization, required by pharma and medical device regulations to defend against counterfeiting.
Aseptic/Isolators/RABS
Counting Down the Top 10 Articles of 2021 - #2: Blow-Fill-Seal Applications Expand
Join us as we look back at the most-read Healthcare Packaging stories of 2021. At #2: Recent tech developments have bolstered the use of BFS in aseptic processing, including temperature control and needle addition for pre-filled syringes.
Traceability/Serialization
Counting Down the Top 10 Articles of 2021 - #3: Benefits of RFID on Vial Labels
Join us as we look back at the most-read Healthcare Packaging stories of 2021. At #3, we cover ways that RFID benefits health systems, from the perspective of the manager of pharmacy operations at Allegheny Health Network.
Automation/Robotics
Counting Down the Top 10 Articles of 2021 - #4: Data and AI Accelerate Digital Transformation
Join us as we look back at the most-read Healthcare Packaging stories of 2021. At #4, we cover the growing need for pharma manufacturing facilities to become digitalized to improve productivity and make the most of the ‘digitally native’ workforce.
Traceability/Serialization
Counting Down the Top 10 Articles of 2021 - #5: Fresenius Kabi Implements RFID
Join us as we look back at the most-read Healthcare Packaging stories of 2021. At #5, we cover Fresenius Kabi’s journey to go above and beyond DSCSA requirements, with the support and standards of GS1 US.
Sustainability
Counting Down the Top 10 Articles of 2021 - #6: GSK on Advil Bottles’ 20% Reduction
Join us as we look back at the most-read Healthcare Packaging stories of 2021. At #6, we cover a new material that GSK’s Sarah McDonald says “was about seven years of work behind the scenes together with our partners…”
Take Five
How Do Recycled Materials Fit with Healthcare Packaging?
Despite more stringent packaging waste regulations coming out of Europe, life sciences brand owners maintain some leeway. Experts offer examples of where recycled content has potential.
Automation/Robotics
Counting Down the Top 10 Articles of 2021 - #8: Trends Influencing Investments
Join us as we look back at the most-read Healthcare Packaging stories of 2021. At #8, we cover six trends influencing new pharma and med device investments.
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F4SS Partners with PMMI
Foundation for Supply Chain Solutions is the latest addition to PMMI's Association Partners, including The Cold Pressure Council, CPA, IoPP and OMAC.
Traceability/Serialization
Counting Down the Top 10 Articles of 2021 - #9: Exchanging Pharma Master Data in 2021
Join us as we look back at the most-read Healthcare Packaging stories of 2021. At #9, we cover the exchange master data to meet DSCSA requirements with EPCIS (Electronic Product Code Information Services) files.
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Automation and Education Two Keys to Solving Workforce Issues
Automation can eliminate monotonous tasks for employees, while better education and training is needed to engage current workers.
Packaging/Filling
IMA Group: Paper Tray Packaging System
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Key Challenges to Using Automation in Packaging and Processing Operations
There are four main automation-related issues mentioned in a discussion between CPGs and OEMs, in relation to manufacturing operations.
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PACK EXPO East Brings Latest Packaging & Processing Solutions to the East Coast
After PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021 led the way in bringing the industry together, PACK EXPO East returns to Philadelphia (Mar. 21 to 23) looking to build off of its largest show ever in 2020.
Medical device/Packaging
The[PACK]out Event Tackles Medical Device Packaging Innovation
The inaugural conference will gather healthcare packaging professions from May 10 to 12, 2022, in Austin, TX.
