Glass bottles and jars: A few words on their use

THE glass bottles and jars used by pharmaceutical companies play an important role in protecting the product inside and providing consumers with information. But...

Health Innovations supplement their packaging With YPS!

ADVERTORIAL Yorkshire Packaging Systems, the UK’s foremost supplier of shrink wrapping equipment, are pleased to share their latest installation success following the commissioning of a...

The packaging challenges posed by an ageing population

Industry faces the challenge of creating packaging that is secure and tamper-proof, but also easy to open for elderly consumers and those who lack...

Flexible solution for serial inspection task

OMRON has helped a machine-building customer to create a solution that adds serialisation capabilities to its printed code inspection system. The inspection tool is part...

Berry adds larger bottle option to healthcare portfolio

BERRY M&H has announced it has added to its Medipac portfolio of healthcare bottles with the launch of a new 250ml size. The product joins...
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Are people addressing the Falsified Medicines Directive?

A recent poll of pharmaceutical sector companies gives an indication of industry progress towards meeting the requirements of the Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD). The...

A healthy outlook for Med-Tech event

Med-Tech Innovation Expo, a dedicated event for medical design and manufacturing technology, takes place in Birmingham at the start of April. Jane Hughes, group...
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Pharma sector reacts to Brexit challenges

BRITAIN’S exit from the European Union will have major ramifications for the pharmaceutical sector, according to Adrian Pittock, marketing director at pharma consumables supplier Valley Northern.
THERMOFORMED plastic packages are able to meet the stringent standards required by the medical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Bespoke pack from Macpac supports visibility and closure

THERMOFORMED plastic packages are able to meet the stringent standards required by the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. Stockport-based Macpac produces bespoke thermoformed packaging, trays...

Are you FMD-ready?

Pharmaceutical manufacturers must now comply with the Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) which is aimed at reducing the number of falsified medicines infiltrating the European...