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Prefilled syringes and vaccines: Optimising parenteral packaging for the next pandemic

Pharmaceutical Technology

Manufacturers are actively looking at ways they can improve drug delivery through well-designed parenteral packaging systems, and the choice to deploy prefilled syringes for more and more injectable drug products is a key part of this push. Prefilled syringes offer a number of advantages over the more traditional glass vial. A new challenge

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Packaging Solutions for Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: Insights and Considerations

XTalks

A container closure system consists of all the packaging components that contain and protect a pharmaceutical product. They provide specific guidance on packaging requirements for closed closure integrity (CCI) and general integrity testing. Container Closure Systems. Container closure systems are highly regulated by health agencies.

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6 Reasons Why Aluminum is The Perfect Material for Food Packaging

XTalks

Aluminum is a popular choice for food packaging because of its superior recyclability and unique properties for product brands over other materials like plastics and glass – it is endlessly recyclable compared to plastic and paper, while being lighter and studier than glass. Availability. Environmental Sustainability. Versatility.

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How Common Is Salmonella in Chicken? New USDA Regulations Target Frozen Products

XTalks

Related: New Rapid Salmonella Test Could Accelerate Poultry Safety Protection for Consumers: Should Salmonella exceed allowed levels, the affected products will be withdrawn from the market to safeguard consumers from the severe health risks these infections pose. Other food products can also be contaminated with Salmonella.

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FDA Alerts the Public to Potentially Contaminated Products from Family Dollar Stores in Six States

The Pharma Data

The impacted products originated from the company’s distribution facility in West Memphis, Arkansas, where an FDA inspection found insanitary conditions, including a rodent infestation, that could cause many of the products to become contaminated. Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts Report a Problem to the FDA. ###.

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Container Closure Integrity Testing: A Necessity for Pharmaceutical Industry

Roots Analysis

Considering patient’s health and safety, the drug products are expected to be free from microbial contamination and should be safe for use throughout the drug’s life cycle. One of the stages that require quality assurance is packaging of the drug product, as compromised packaging could have serious consequences.

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Highest-Earning Fast-Food Chains in 2023 + USDA’s New Salmonella Regulations – Xtalks Food Podcast Ep. 159

XTalks

Several chains expanded their market reach and others innovated to adapt to evolving consumer preferences. Approximately one in every 25 chicken packages at grocery stores is contaminated with Salmonella. Last year, the American fast-food industry experienced significant transformations.