Packaging, Labeling, and Distribution Systems

InnoPack, which runs alongside CPhI Worldwide in Paris Nord Villepinte, France, is specially focused on pharmaceutical packaging. This is the place where companies gather to showcase their latest innovations and technologies in packaging. In this article, Martin Dallas from Essentra explains the role of innovative packaging technologies.

GS1 publishes a healthcare industry guideline describing how to implement GS1 standards to support requirements of the 2013 US Drug Supply Chain Security Act.

The EdgeTRAC software Print, Apply, and Verify module from ROC IT Solutions can be used to implement serialization in manual packing operations.

Use of temperature-controlled packaging is increasing with the growing need for cold-chain protection.

A semi-automatic case packer from Omega Design and Brazil's Grupo Tecnor offers unit-level serialization capabilities.

Kurt Lumsden, Director, eCDS Client Services at PAREXEL Informatics, discusses the use of interactive response technologies in investigational product expiry management.

The pharmaceutical industry has traditionally used glass as a primary material for containment systems due to a variety of characteristics that enable generally safe and efficient drug storage. However, there are many risks associated with glass.

Travtec, a packaging line solutions specialist, has opened a second facility close to its Leigh, Lancashire headquarters. This move is part of an investment to expand the company?s operations to meet continuing demand for its systems, particularly as the pharmaceutical industry prepares for the current and forthcoming track and trace legislation, including the 2017 European Falsified Medicines Directive.

PharmaChk, a portable device being developed to detect substandard medicines, receives $2-million grant.

The US federal Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA) and more specifically the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), referring to Title II of the law, requires phase-in of requirements to prevent counterfeiting. An expert discusses how companies should be preparing to meet the requirements of the DSCSA.

Pharmaceutical manufacturers will be-and are already&mdashfacing enormous challenges to implement the serialization regulations within the given timeframe.

In the past 10 years, safety issues have become increasingly important in pharmaceutical packaging, from needle sticking safety to counterfeit protection.

Packaging Coordinators, Inc. expands its services with acquisition of Penn Pharmaceutical Services.

Modular design and quick-changeover features help deliver flexibility and maximize return on investment.

West's new plant in India will manufacture primary packaging for injectable drugs.

The MG2 Selekta is a high-speed checkweigher and sorting machine for tablet production.

The Flexi-Cap features a first-opening indication as an anticounterfeiting solution.

New packaging concepts and equipment, including systems for vial handling, printing and labeling, and parenteral packaging, were revealed at INTERPHEX 2014.

Printing, labeling, aggregation, and inspection equipment meets serialization requirements.

Garvey's vial-drying system and pressure-less accumulator reduces drying time and decreases the risk of vial damage.

MG America's ACE-BT300 Coding and Verification Unit provides track-and-trace capabilities for bottles.

The FXS Combi from Bosch Packaging Technology features an integrated capping station for vials and cartridges.

The Press Out Universal Mini from Sepha can deblister at a speed of up to 15 packs per minute.

The Manesty TPR 500 tablet press from Bosch Packaging Technology increases output and features a hygienic design.

Tony Wright, CEO of Exelsius Cold Chain Management, answers questions about the new requirements for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical distribution.

New injection-delivery systems with multiple closure points pose challenges for container closure integrity testing.

Displays will include new products for anticounterfeiting, labeling, and compliance packaging and new equipment for filling, aggregating, and quality control.

FDA clarifies recommendations for injectable drug products packaged in vials and ampules.

Manufacturers are taking measures to comply with new package safety rules.

Using best practices for manual or automatic inspection can improve the inspection process.