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19.04.2024 | NEWS

EMA: Draft Revision of GACP Guideline Published

EMA: Draft Revision of GACP Guideline Published

On 18 April, the EMA launched a new draft version of the Guideline on Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP) for for starting materials of herbal origin.

This update brings the document up to date with current standards, incorporates the increased development of indoor growing technologies and also covers best practice and legal interpretations published over the last 10 years.


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16.04.2024 | LOGFILE Feature 8/2024

Highly Innovative Medicines: Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) – Part 1

Highly Innovative Medicines: Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) – Part 1

7 min. reading time | by Birte Scharf, PhD

What are advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs)?

Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) are an innovative class of medicinal products characterised by the use of advanced technologies.They target the underlying genetic, cellular, or tissue-based abnormalities of diseases and thus offer the potential for cure or at least a long-term therapeutic benefit.


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15.04.2024 | QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What was the reason for the revision of Annex 1?


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14.04.2024 | AUTHOR

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12.04.2024 | NEWS

EU: Parliament Adopts Position on EU Pharmaceutical Reform

Blog-News aus Europa

On 10 April, the EU Parliament approved a legislative package to reform the EU‘s pharmaceutical legislation, with the aim of boosting innovation and improving the accessibility and affordability of medicines. The package, which includes a new directive and a regulation, recieved strong support from Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).


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09.04.2024 | LOGFILE Feature 7/2024

30 Years of GMP - A Personal View on Good Manufacturing Practices

30 Years of GMP - A Personal View on Good Manufacturing Practices

10 min. reading time | by Thomas Peither

When I worked on the first GMP projects as a consultant in 1994, the internet was still in its infancy. Getting an official copy of 21 CFR 210/211 was more than a hassle. You had to send a written request to the USA and after weeks, a barely legible copy would arrive by post.


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08.04.2024 | QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What are the major trends that have recently changed the concept of validation?


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25.03.2024 | AUTHOR

PhD Birte Scharf

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10.06.2021 | ASK OUR EXPERTS

Are there any requirements regarding the microbiological monitoring of sewage drains in production rooms?

Microbiological Monitoring of Sewage Drains

Should there be a microbiological monitoring program in place specifically for the drains?

First of all, drains in production rooms are not permitted in class A/B (EU GMP Guide, Annex 1 No. 50) which means the question should refer exclusively to production rooms starting with class C. Further information on the construction of drains can  be found in EU GMP Guide Part I, 3.11.


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01.09.2020 | ASK OUR EXPERTS

Late, but not too late: How to best define the final time point of a stability study

Late, but not too late: How to best define the final time point of a stability study

"What is the best procedure for selecting samples from a stability chamber in the final test interval of ongoing stability tests?"


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19.04.2024 | NEWS

EMA: Draft Revision of GACP Guideline Published

EMA: Draft Revision of GACP Guideline Published

On 18 April, the EMA launched a new draft version of the Guideline on Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP) for for starting materials of herbal origin.

This update brings the document up to date with current standards, incorporates the increased development of indoor growing technologies and also covers best practice and legal interpretations published over the last 10 years.


read more ...
15.04.2024 | QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What was the reason for the revision of Annex 1?


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12.04.2024 | NEWS

EU: Parliament Adopts Position on EU Pharmaceutical Reform

Blog-News aus Europa

On 10 April, the EU Parliament approved a legislative package to reform the EU‘s pharmaceutical legislation, with the aim of boosting innovation and improving the accessibility and affordability of medicines. The package, which includes a new directive and a regulation, recieved strong support from Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).


read more ...
08.04.2024 | QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What are the major trends that have recently changed the concept of validation?


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10.06.2021 | ASK OUR EXPERTS

Are there any requirements regarding the microbiological monitoring of sewage drains in production rooms?

Microbiological Monitoring of Sewage Drains

Should there be a microbiological monitoring program in place specifically for the drains?

First of all, drains in production rooms are not permitted in class A/B (EU GMP Guide, Annex 1 No. 50) which means the question should refer exclusively to production rooms starting with class C. Further information on the construction of drains can  be found in EU GMP Guide Part I, 3.11.


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16.04.2024 | LOGFILE Feature 8/2024

Highly Innovative Medicines: Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) – Part 1

Highly Innovative Medicines: Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) – Part 1

7 min. reading time | by Birte Scharf, PhD

What are advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs)?

Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) are an innovative class of medicinal products characterised by the use of advanced technologies.They target the underlying genetic, cellular, or tissue-based abnormalities of diseases and thus offer the potential for cure or at least a long-term therapeutic benefit.


read more ...
14.04.2024 | AUTHOR

Our Authors

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Authors from A to Z: Find an alphabetical list of our authors in the GMP Compliance Adviser. Click here!


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09.04.2024 | LOGFILE Feature 7/2024

30 Years of GMP - A Personal View on Good Manufacturing Practices

30 Years of GMP - A Personal View on Good Manufacturing Practices

10 min. reading time | by Thomas Peither

When I worked on the first GMP projects as a consultant in 1994, the internet was still in its infancy. Getting an official copy of 21 CFR 210/211 was more than a hassle. You had to send a written request to the USA and after weeks, a barely legible copy would arrive by post.


read more ...
25.03.2024 | AUTHOR

PhD Birte Scharf

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01.09.2020 | ASK OUR EXPERTS

Late, but not too late: How to best define the final time point of a stability study

Late, but not too late: How to best define the final time point of a stability study

"What is the best procedure for selecting samples from a stability chamber in the final test interval of ongoing stability tests?"


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