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'Calling all gelatin makers: India needs you!' says IPEC

IPEC (International Pharmaceutical Excipients) Federation is calling on foreign gelatin makers to set up manufacturing plants in India in a bid to tackle an “acute” shortage of the excipient.

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EDQM warns CEP holders of 'directory' scam

The EDQM has warned manufacturers that hold Certificates of Suitability (CEP) of a new scam that asks for a fee for inclusion in a directory.

New hot melt capabilities for Bend

Bend Research says the addition of a new 18mm extruder to its hot melt tech will cut costs and will allow it work with customers earlier in the drug development process.

US Senate votes on FDA safety and innovation act

The US FDA will have more powers to inspect ‘risky’ overseas pharmaceutical plants according to supporters of a bill being considered by the US senate this week. 

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Recipharm says loan will fund takeovers and investment from Outsourcing-Pharma.com

Contract manufacturer Recipharm says a new loan will fund strategic acquisitions and investment in manufacturing facilities.

Lonza continues viral manufacturing expansion from Outsourcing-Pharma.com

Lonza is targeting the gene therapy sector through a new partnership with Avalanche Biotechnologies that will seek to outlicense viral vector tech and process development knowhow.

PPD says new CEO's Pfizer experience will guide partnerships from Outsourcing-Pharma.com

US CRO Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD) predicts that new CEO Dave Simmons' ‘pharmaceutical industry experience’ gained at Pfizer will be an asset in guiding partnerships.

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ICH sends Q11 guidelines to EU, US & Japanese regulators

ICH sends Q11 guidelines to EU, US & Japanese regulators

The ICH has sent its Q11 guidelines on APIs to regulatory bodies in the US, European Union...

in-Pharmatechnologist.com's review of Interphex 2012

in-Pharmatechnologist.com's review of Interphex 2012

in-Pharmatechnologist.com was at Interphex 2012 in New York, US to launch the revamped version of our website and speak...

Effective controls still lacking for continuous processing says Interphex panel

Effective controls still lacking for continuous processing says Interphex panel

Continuous processing is still hamstrung by a lack of control systems and is not ready for specific...

BASF buys omega-3 maker Equateq citing pharma potential

BASF buys omega-3 maker Equateq citing pharma potential

BASF has bought omega-3 fatty acid maker Equateq, citing its pharmaceutical and dietary supplements businesses as key...

EMA outlines manufacturing quality docs for biologics trials

EMA outlines manufacturing quality docs for biologics trials

The EMA has published final guidelines on manufacturing quality documents needed for biologics entering clinical trials.