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The Drug Packaging Process from Start to Finish

Pharma Packaging Solutions

That’s why the drug packaging process is so important, and must be carried out correctly. Primary packaging is the first step in the drug packaging process. Packing materials that come in direct contact with pharmaceutical products—such as blister packs, bottles, vials, and ampules—are all examples of primary packaging.

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6 Reasons Why Aluminum is The Perfect Material for Food Packaging

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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

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Approximately one in every 25 chicken packages at grocery stores is contaminated with Salmonella. Other food products can also be contaminated with Salmonella. For example, last month, Trader Joe’s recalled specific fresh basil packages from 29 states following a Salmonella outbreak that affected 12 individuals.

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Lead in Cinnamon: A Rising Concern for Food Safety

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Why Cinnamon is Prone to Higher Lead Levels Cinnamon can become contaminated with lead through various pathways. One primary source is environmental contamination. Additionally, the processing of cinnamon, including drying, grinding and packaging, can introduce lead if the equipment or materials are contaminated.

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MenuTrinfo’s ‘Certified Free From’ Label: An Assurance in Allergen-Free Dining

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MenuTrinfo’s certification scheme covers an exhaustive list of over 100 manufacturing points for a consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand to earn the seal for their products. Mitigating Cross-Contamination with MenuTrinfo One of the most pertinent concerns for anyone with allergies is the potential for cross-contamination.

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CMO Moves: Regulatory catalysts for drug manufacturing-April

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical companies regularly outsource different steps of drug manufacturing processes like parenteral manufacturing and packaging, solid dose, and small molecule or biologic active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production, among others. Several companies have been charged with manufacturing different components of J&J’s vaccine.

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More Dangerous Mouthwashes and Hand Sanitizers Recalled

The Pharma Data

is recalling three brands of hand sanitizer because they may contain methanol, which can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, damage to the nervous system, or death, according to the FDA. Shane Erickson Inc. ” The recall covers 4-ounce and 1-pint (16-ounce) bottles, NDC Nos.