Interpretation of Annex 1 - Swissmedic publishes Q&A Document
Even three months after its entry into force, Annex 1 still raises many questions. Swissmedic has now published a document with technical interpretations of existing questions under the title "Interpretation of GMP Annex 1 2022 (Rev. 1)".
Due to numerous and serious GMP violations in the aseptic area, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to an Indian sterile manufacturer in October. The areas affected include media fills, employee behaviour in the aseptic area, cleanroom & equipment design, environmental monitoring and CAPA.
Warning Letter to Swiss Manufacturer of Homeopathic Eye Drops
Among other things, a Swiss pharmaceutical manufacturer received a Warning Letter from the FDA due to inadequate 100% visual inspection of its eye preparations. But the conduct of media fills and the completeness of laboratory results were criticised as well.
Changes in Testing for Nitrate and Endotoxins in pharmaceutical Waters in the European Pharmacopoeia
In the Ph.Eur. Supplement 11.4, the EDQM announces the deletion of the test for nitrate in Water For injection (WFI) and Purified Water if the test for conductivity meets the pharmacopoeial requirement for WFI. In addition, the use of recombinant factor C (rFC) to test for bacterial endotoxins will be allowed. Find out more about the changes in the Ph.Eur. Monographs Water for Injection (0169) and Purified Water (0008).
The FDA uncovered serious deficiencies in the aseptic area during an inspection of a US manufacturer. Deficiencies in smoke studies, media fills, pressure monitoring and cleaning validation are listed.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stopped accepting submissions to the Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP). Now the agency announced a virtual public meeting on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Cosmetic Products to be held in June this year.
Which Test Sets are used in the 100% Visual Inspection?
In the 100% visual inspection of parenterals required by the pharmacopoeias, so-called test sets with different tasks and properties are used. Find out what these are and what needs to be taken into account.
Transmission of Malaria by Blood Donors - FDA updates Guidance Document
As a result of the specifics of the pandemic situation over the past two years, the FDA is issuing an update to its recommendations for reducing malaria transmission during transfusions. It replaces the April 2020 guidance.
FDA Information on bacterial Contamination of Platelets for Transfusion
After 2019 and 2021, the FDA will again update its findings and recommendations regarding bacterial contamination of platelet preparations for transfusion purposes.
Warning Letter and Recall of a homeopathic Medicine for Children
FDA sends warning letter to the manufacturer of a homeopathic honey product, among other things because of microbiological contamination with Bacillus spec. Due to the advertised use for children, there was a not insignificant risk..
In May 2022, the US FDA inspected an Indian sterile manufacturer, revealing numerous deficiencies that have now led to a Warning Letter. Among other things, deficiencies in media fill, plant and cleanroom design, and environmental monitoring were cited.
Expert Task Force issues new Version of CCS Guideline
With the publication of the final version of the revised Annex 1 in August, the ECA Foundation's CCS Task Force got together again to update the CCS Guide based on the final Annex 1 version. The new CCS Guide version 2.0 now comprises the revision of quoted passages, the modification and insertion of individual sections and tables as well as an improved clarity and the update of the attachments.