WINDSOR FRAMEWORK: WHAT IS IT?
The Windsor Framework (WF), which came into effect on January 1, 2025, is a significant agreement between the UK and the EU that replaces the...
Read MoreICH Q9 Revision 1: Updates to Enhance Quality Risk Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry and a Pathway to a Robust Contamination Control Strategy
Originally issued in 2005, ICH Q9 laid down principles and examples of tools for QRM that can be applied throughout the product lifecycle. It was...
Read MoreAnnex 21 – Are we on track and is there an impact?
Annex 21 went into effect on August 21, 2022. It’s time to check that processes and procedures have not fallen short of the actual requirements...
Read MoreSupply Chain Resilience
Most people take for granted that medication prescriptions will be ready at the pharmacy counter and available for pick up when ordered to get themselves...
Read MorePatients emerge as the ultimate beneficiaries of Aseptic Processing Technology advancements
Aseptic Processing Technology advancement innovations such as robotics, artificial intelligence, & rapid test methods have continued to ensure the production of safer, more effective medical...
Read MoreRemote Regulatory Assessments – Q&A: Here to Stay
On January 26, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided notification of a revised draft guidance on Remote Regulatory Assessments (RRAs). The FDA has...
Read MoreThe Future of FDA Regulatory Inspections:
The Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently buzzing with activity and exciting developments. Here's a snapshot...
Read MoreBridging the Gap: Role Clarity, Skill Investment, and the Battle Against Drug Shortages
As advancements in medical science continue to expand the array of available treatments, the demand for pharmaceuticals has surged. This surge has caused an alarming...
Read MoreReflecting Again on GMP Requirements for Marketing Authorization Holder
In July 2021, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) published their reflection paper entitled “Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP ) and the Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH)”. This...
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