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...
Counterfeit medicines fear sparks surge in demand for authentication protection
SECURITY printer Eltronis has revealed it has seen a 20% surge in enquiries for brand protection and track and trace solutions since the start...
New shrink wrap lines improves speed and reliability for vitamin company
A new shrink-wrapping line is said to have improved reliability and processing speed for British-based vitamin producers BR Pharmaceutical.
With an existing line previously supplied...
Sonoco becomes newest member of Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council
THE Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) has welcomed Sonoco, a producer of healthcare packaging, as its newest member.
Sonoco’s healthcare packaging business is part of...
The medication lifecycle
Once medication is packaged, a wealth of regulations become applicable, including NICE guidelines and General Pharmaceutical Council standards of conduct. Here, Dale Pittock, sales...
New Berry bottle complements preservative-free eye treatment dispensing
BERRY Global has launched a new easy-squeeze ophthalmic 10ml bottle that has been qualified for use with Aptar Pharma’s globally recognised Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser...
Bosch Packaging Technology and Klenzaids plan joint venture in India
BOSCHÂ Packaging Technology and Klenzaids Contamination Controls Pvt. Ltd. are planning a joint venture in India.
The plan is for Bosch to acquire a 49 percent...
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...
Tooling in-house cuts costs
Macpac’s in-house design and tooling (from a facility with CNC machining) not only reduces tooling costs but also adds flexibility to the whole process...
Taking the headache out of compliance
ROTECH has introduced a new generation coding system to help pharmaceutical manufacturers comply with the FMD (Falsified Medicines Directive), which comes into force in...
