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News: EMA

EMA Clarifies Batch Numbering for Parallel-Traded Medicines

EMA updated its GMP/GDP Q&A collection by revising the answer to Question 4 concerning Chapter 5 of the EU GMP Guide. It explains which batch numbers should appear on the packaging of parallel-traded medicines.

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Question of the Week | GMP-Verlag

Why is it Important to use Consistent Microbiological Air Monitoring Methods in Pharmaceutical Cleanrooms?

Here's the answer:
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Cleaning Validation: When PDE Reports and the Worst-Case Selection do not Align

Cleaning Validation: When PDE Reports and the Worst-Case Selection do not Align

Robust PDE reports form the basis of risk-based cleaning validation. This article highlights common deficiencies identified during GMP inspections and explains how they can be avoided.

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News: Europe

EDQM: New Working Party on 3D-printed Medicinal Products

The European Pharmacopoeia Commission (EPC) approved the creation of a working party on 3D-printed medicinal products. Its aim is to support the development of appropriate quality standards in the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.).
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EMA: 14 New Nitrosamines for Appendix 1

EMA: 14 New Nitrosamines for Appendix 1

Appendix 1 of EMA’s Questions and Answers on nitrosamine impurities has been updated. This appendix contains acceptable intakes (AIs) established for N-nitrosamines.
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WHO: Draft Revision of its Guidelines on Quality Risk Management

WHO: Draft Revision of its Guidelines on Quality Risk Management

WHO published a revised draft of its “WHO guidelines on quality risk management”. Working document QAS/26.994 is open for public comment until 15 November 2026.
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News: Artificial Intelligence

Annex 22: Results of the EMA Workshop

On 30 June, the EMA’s Annex 22 Working Group discussed the future scope of the annex with AI experts and representatives of the pharmaceutical industry (as previously reported).
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News: Artificial Intelligence

EMA Workshop Regarding Annex 22 "Artifical Intelligence"

The current draft of Annex 22, "Artificial Intelligence", proposes excluding generative AI and large language models (LLMs), as well as probabilistic, dynamic and adaptive AI models, from critical GMP applications. Numerous comments submitted during the public consultation challenged this approach. Instead, the aim should be to support innovation and encourage investment by the pharmaceutical industry.
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GMP & GDP – a Quick Guide

What is GMP?

What is GMP? 

Basics, objectives, and requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice – explained concisely for both beginners and professionals. 

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What is GDP?

What is GDP? 

Get a brief overview of Good Distribution Practice – with links to further reading. 

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Our articles on Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) are aimed at all professionals who bear responsibility along the pharmaceutical supply chain. This includes employees from production, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, as well as auditors, government representatives and consultants. The magazine offers practical information, current developments and clearly presented background information – providing support for everyone who needs to implement regulatory requirements reliably and efficiently in their day-to-day work.

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