From 13 - 15 November 2002, the 5th CEFIC/APIC European Conference on Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients took place in Barcelona. More than 210 participants and speakers from FDA, EMEA, EDQM, BfArM, AFSSAP as well as from various API manufacturers discussed topical questions regarding ICH Q7A GMP compliance and new regulatory requirements.
FDA's new approach to plant inspections came into force on 1 February 2002. Its focus is on 6 systems concerning the manufacture and control of drug products. Read more here.