Flowpack machines get ‘seal’ of approval
HUGO Beck has announced it is meeting growing demand for hermetic seals in medical goods and pharmaceutical packaging.
The machinery manufacturer is seeing rising demand...
Amcor to trial ‘breakthrough’ healthcare packaging
AMCOR has announced it is to begin trialling its new recyclable polyethylene-based thermoform blister packaging in what it says is a 'breakthrough' in healthcare...
World Braille Day: the importance of accessibility in pharmaceutical packaging
By Steve Brownett-Gale, marketing lead at Origin
Nearly 70%Â of the United Kingdom has received prescriptions for one or more medications, and according to the WHO,...
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...
Role of outsourcing sector to be highlighted at pharma exhibition
THE BCMPA - The Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – has revealed plans to highlight the 'increasingly crucial' relationship between third...
Product serialisation briefing document
THE increasing number of counterfeit pharmaceutical products appearing throughout the global supply chain has given rise to regulatory variations across different regions and countries....
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.
New folding boxboard solution launched for food and pharma packaging
Metsä Board is launching a new folding boxboard designed for demanding food and pharmaceutical packaging – together with a custom-cut sheet delivery solution for...
Laser coding system helps meet traceability demands
Macsa ID has highlighted its D-5005 Duo Green laser system for 'reliable, accurate and high speed' marking directly onto pills.
Designed for marking delicate substrates...
Macpac rises to Covid test kit design challenge
MACPAC has revealed details of its work in assisting The University of Cambridge in the design of a Covid testing kit.
The university has been...
