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Q-tips Moves into its Second Century with Brand Refresh

Iconic cotton swab brand gets a facelift following its 100th birthday that balances brand equity with modernity and showcases the many ways Q-tips can be used.

May 14, 2024

Novo Nordisk’s Fight Against Ozempic Counterfeits

Investigations by the pharmaceutical giant into the proliferation of fake versions of its medicine highlight how drugmakers can be proactive, collaborate with authorities on tackling counterfeiting.

May 11, 2024

Injectables like Novo Nordisk's Ozempic run the risk of counterfeit relabeling.

Challenges of Data Governance and Security in Packaging

Packaging industry executives are finding major benefits to increased data accessibility, but with accessible data comes security concerns.

April 30, 2024

Packaging industry executives suggest bringing IT and OT leaders together to discuss data analytics.

Data and Analytics Management Varies Across Companies

Methods of data management across the packaging and processing industry vary greatly, but one major trend with some controversy is the move toward cloud storage.

April 25, 2024

Cloud data storage can act as a backup for disaster recovery.

Melatonin Overdoses Among Children Prompt Calls for Packaging Changes

As cases of melatonin overdoses among children rise, an industry association is calling for melatonin producers to follow a new set of packaging and labeling guidelines.

April 22, 2024

After the CDC reported a 530% rise in melatonin overdoses among children from 2012 to 2021, an industry association is calling on manufacturers to follow a new set of packaging and labeling guidelines.

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PMMI Media Group

The largest international packaging and processing show this year is breaking records with new solutions, inspiring thought leadership, and a personalized experience for attendees.

April 18, 2024

Nutraceutical Corp. Recalls Mouthwash Over Lack of Child Resistance

Heritage Store, part of Nutraceutical Corp., issued a recall on February 29 of its two flavors of its Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash due to a lack of child-resistant packaging.

April 12, 2024

Nutraceutical Corp.’s February 29 recall includes its Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash in Wintermint and Eucalyptus Mint flavors.

Traceability/Serialization

RFID Product Tracing Through the Point of Care

Hospitals, pharmacies, and patients can access product data—including authentication, recalls, and expiration—with a simple RFID scan or smartphone tap via smart labels from CCL Healthcare’s eAgile.

April 10, 2024

PFAS Found in Bandages from Band-Aid, CVS, and More

A study of 40 bandages from major brands has found that about two-thirds include markers of PFAS “forever chemicals.”

April 9, 2024

About two-thirds of 40 bandages tested by Mamavation included a marker of PFAS, with 17 containing over 100 parts per million of the PFAS marker.

Temp Control/Cold Chain

ANSI/PDA Standard on Cryopreservation of Cells for Cell and Gene Therapies Receives Complete Recognition Status by U.S. FDA CBER

The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA)

The 2021 standard is included in a cohort of standards relevant to regenerative medicine therapies recognized either completely or partially by the Center for Biologics in 2023.

April 4, 2024

Regulatory Blue

Robotics/Automation

Rockwell Reveals 10 Vulnerabilities in 3 Popular Products

Users are urged to implement best practices to mitigate the potential risks with FactoryTalk, PowerFlex and Arena Simulation.

April 3, 2024

Company issues three security advisories highlighting 10 vulnerabilities in its FactoryTalk, PowerFlex, and Arena Simulation products

Packaging/Filling

Pharma Manufacturers Need Agile Training Amid Employee Turnover

Ignoring workforce trends won't make them go away. Facing high turnover and changing attitudes toward work, proficiency that once took years must now be condensed.

March 26, 2024

Nitin Rathore, PhD, vice president, Amgen Inc., presented at the PDA Annual Meeting 2024.

Medical Device/Packaging

From Healing to Packaging: The Journey of a Nurse Turned Med Device Packaging Pro

Vascular Dynamics' Amanda Ward Gessell started out as an RN and witnessed packaging and waste first-hand. She offers career tips, talks home renovation skills, and shares her grandmother's motto that she brings to packaging.

March 22, 2024

Amanda Ward Gessell, PMP, of Vascular Dynamics.

PACK EXPO East Continues Growth Trajectory With Largest Show to Date

Show attracts nearly 8,000 attendees searching for the latest solutions in packaging and processing.

March 20, 2024

Colbert Packaging Promotes Ryan Hart to Sales and Marketing Vice President

Colbert Packaging Corp.

Hart takes on the role previously held by Lon Johnson, who transitions to Senior VP Sales.

March 18, 2024

PACK EXPO East Launches with Record-Breaking Attendance

The regional exhibition continues its growth trajectory, drawing packaging and processing professionals from across the East Coast

March 18, 2024

PACK EXPO East Brings the Latest Packaging and Processing Technologies to Philadelphia

Over 7,000 attendees will gather to see the latest solutions for sustainability, automation, and remote access on production and packaging lines

March 13, 2024

Traceability/Serialization

Finding the Right DSCSA Contact Remains a Challenge

Live from HDA's Distribution Management Conference: Echoing 2023 concerns, state boards of pharmacy discuss why reaching the right contact in a timely matter is so critical.

March 12, 2024

Panelists (from left): Josh Bolin, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy; Mark Klawitter, Montana Board of Pharmacy; Mark Hardy, North Dakota Board of Pharmacy; Kim Grinston, Missouri Board of Pharmacy.

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