Track & Trace

The pharmaceuticals industry has strived to secure the integrity of its products as they are transferred among the various stops on the value chain from contract manufacturers to wholesalers to dispensers and finally to the patient. Track and Trace Solutions for pharma is used to help identify the authenticity of a drug prior to sale, dispensing return or recall. This helps in reducing counterfeited drugs from entering the supply chain thus, increasing product recall methods and limiting expired products sales. It makes an ordered chain of occasions utilizing the guidelines referenced above to empower total supply chain visibility and historical reporting. The increasing demand for the Track and Trace Solutions in the pharma industries ensures the visibility of drugs along the supply chain right from the time drug is manufactured till the drug is in the hands of a patient

Fill-finish operations are the final, critical phase before distribution of a pharmaceutical product. With its radio frequency identification (RFID)-based unit-level tracking solution for prefilled syringes (PFSs), Becton Dickinson is positioned to help pharma manufacturers address key risks and costly bottlenecks related to the fill-finish process. The BD solution for track & trace1 (T&T) has now been derisked through evaluation by a major pharmaceutical company, confirming several use cases, and is now ready to start large-scale implementation. Key use cases include the mitigation of mix-up risks, automation of the reconciliation process and elimination of over-segregation.

Container-level traceability (CUID). This approach utilizes RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) to ensure accountability for each container in the fill-finish processes, down to the individual unit. CUID can reduce mix-up risks, improve OEE through automated reconciliation, and cut waste with unit-by-unit segregation. Beyond this, CUID has the potential to eliminate data silos and manufacturers can harness advanced data analytics to unveil hidden patterns, identify process inefficiencies, and detect trends that were previously unnoticed.

The Oxycontin pill was found during a line clearance procedure after the beta blockers were already packed up. So far, the generics maker hasn’t heard reports of a foreign tablet appearing in its medicine, according to an FDA statement on the recall. Beta blockers are prescribed for heart problems such as rhythm disorders, angina and hypertension. The meds slow down a patient’s heart rate, making for a dangerous situation if a patient were to accidentally consume an opioid in addition to their beta blockers.

Because the Betaxolol 10mg tablet and the Oxycodone 5mg tablet have a similar appearance, it is unlikely a regular user would be able to distinguish between them. The Betaxolol 10mg tablet has an imprint code of “K” and “13”, while the Oxycodone HCl 5mg tablet has an imprint code of “K” and “18”; both tablets are round and white.

On June 14, 2023, Harvard Drug Group, under the label of Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories, initiated a voluntary recall of one lot of Ziprasidone Hydrochloride, used to treat bipolar disorder and other psychotic disorders, was found to contain blister packs labeled as and containing Dronabinol capsules, used to combat nausea associated with chemotherapy treatments.

It set restrictions on certain kinds of single-use packaging and required economic operators to minimize the amount of packaging they used, as well as laying down binding reuse targets. Packaging was to be collected, sorted, and recycled to a high standard, and waste management provisions and extended producer responsibility schemes were to be introduced – all without compromising pre-existing systems.

In March 2022, a UN resolution was adopted to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including the marine environment. The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) was set up as a result.

Comme vous le savez, la beauté durable devient incontournable pour les marques de cosmétiques. Les emballages recyclables comme Asahi KASEI au Japon et les ingrédients naturels deviennent, par exemple des exigences consommateur. Pour mettre en œuvre cette traçabilité ou prouver ses engagements aux consommateurs, l’adoption d’une plateforme numérique basée sur la technologie de la blockchain devient l’un des moyens les plus performants.

Both audit schemes are based on the EN 15343 standard and aim to trace the origin of waste in recycling processes for plastics – seeking to help recyclers certify the environmental safety of their operations by examining thensur process and identifying any required permits. As legislative measures surrounding the use and traceability of recycled materials are increasing, it is hoped that the agreement between RecyClass and EuCertPlast will ensure compliance amongst recyclers and improve transparency in plastics recycling, thus enhancing the reliability of recycling claims.

Beauty and personal care product manufacturers are experiencing a greater need for more efficient supply chains, increased inventory accuracy, and consistent product availability. RFID technology is one solution that could potentially solve many issues faced by brands.

The textile and garment industry is regularly cited as one of the worst offenders for overlooking sustainability and creating waste. It releases 1.2 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, more than the shipping and aviation industry combined, and accounts for approximately 10 per cent of global carbon emissions and is the third largest industrial polluter in the world, after oil and agriculture. On top of that, it is estimated that 92 million tonnes of textile waste is generated annually on a global scale. At the current pace, that number is expected to grow to 134 million tonnes by 2030.

The feature can be used with plastic, paper, metal or glass packaging, and it is compatible with GreenBlue’s How2Recycle and the Consumer Brands Association’s SmartLabel labeling systems. The first two brands to roll out the label feature, alongside How2Recycle labels, will be General Mills on its Pillsbury frozen pie crust packaging and Horizon Organic on certain milk cartons.

Ocado, Co-op and other retailers and brands use QR code-enabled data platform to provide digital deposit returns that incentivise consumers to recycle. The results of a digitally-enabled milk bottle scanning and recycling trial by online grocer, Ocado, have been hailed a success after a nationwide nine-week trial.

Traceability is fast becoming a regulatory reality in many industries, from construction to battery manufacturing, in an effort to increase sustainability and circularity, trace source materials, close material recycling loops, and formalise material end-of-life management over time.

After identifying that 71% of Americans report being confused by the nearly 10,000 local recycling programs within the United States, each with their own set of guidelines on what can be recycled and how, the association has begun collaborating with the Recycling Partnership to provide localized, up-to-date recycling instructions directly to consumers’ phones. The technology combines the CBA’s SmartLabel program, a digital platform that uses QR codes on product packaging to display ingredients, nutritional information and other product details, with the Partnerships’ database of package-specific recycling information, Recycle Check.

SGD Pharma, leader mondial des emballages en verre, franchit une étape significative dans son engagement envers la durabilité avec le lancement de Nova, un flacon en verre léger dédié aux produits cosmétiques. Cette innovation s’inscrit dans la volonté croissante des marques de cosmétiques d’adopter des solutions d’emballage plus respectueuses de l’environnement. NOVA de SGD Pharma propose ainsi une alternative …

Pharmaceutical company Accord Healthcare is recalling 350mg and 500mg vials of the nationally distributed antibiotic daptomycin due to a product mix-up, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday. A single lot of the daptomycin vials are being recalled, containing both the 350mg and 500mg vials for injection, all with the lot number R2200232 and an expiration date of January 2025. The recall was spurred, according to the FDA, by a complaint from a hospital pharmacy noting that 500mg vials had come in a 350mg shipment.

Le Dégagement des lignes fait référence au processus systématique consistant à garantir que les lignes de fabrication sont exemptes de tout résidu de produit, composant ou matériau précédent avant de démarrer une nouvelle série de production. Cela implique d'éliminer tous les restes des lots précédents pour éviter la contamination croisée, maintenir l'intégrité du produit et minimiser le risque d'écarts de qualité. Le dédouanement de la ligne est généralement effectué par un personnel dédié chargé de vérifier que la ligne de production est prête pour le produit ou le lot suivant.

Bacardi has successfully completed the “world’s first” commercial production of a glass spirits bottle fueled by hydrogen in a trial that took place earlier this month.

Food packaging is an integral part of the modern food industry, ensuring the safety, freshness, and quality of products as they make their way from the manufacturer to the consumer’s table. Over the years, food packaging has evolved significantly, driven by changing consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and advancements in technology. One of the key drivers of this evolution is the integration of digital technologies into product lifecycle management (PLM). In this blog post, we will explore how digital innovation is transforming food packaging – and why it matters.

When patients fail to take their medications, there can be serious but avoidable consequences. Poor medication adherence results in therapeutic failures, increased healthcare costs, and puts patients at life-threatening risks. Medication nonadherence is common, especially with patients managing chronic diseases affecting between 40% to 50% with conditions such as diabetes or hypertension.

The Active Smart and Intelligent Packaging Market represents a dynamic segment within the broader packaging industry, integrating advanced technologies to enhance the functionality and performance of packaging materials. These smart and intelligent packaging solutions are designed to actively interact with the contents they enclose, monitor environmental conditions, provide information, and extend the shelf life of products. The market has witnessed significant growth driven by the increasing demand for innovative packaging solutions across various industries.