Panel Discussion on Pharma packaging regulations: Navigating compliance in a global landscape | PPL Conclave 2024

Panelists in this video:
+ Tripti Nakhare, Associate VP-RA&PDD, FDC (Moderator)
+ SM Mudda, MD, Misom Labs
+ Sekhar Babu Puli, Head-Packaging Development, MSN Labs
+ Pradeep Dhargalkar, Former Head of Packaging Development, Unichem Laboratories
+ Prafull Deshpande, Head – Packaging Development, Lupin

Key Highlights:
[+] A sound packaging strategy to control cross contamination is key to comply with regulations.

[+] Harmonising of pharmacopoeias and regulations will bring in better compliance and quality across pharma products and processes

[+] Packaging is pivotal in product traceability. Be it anti-counterfeiting, regulatory compliance or product recalls, packagjng traceability is key

[+] It has been found that are certain packaging materials which contain nitrocellulose (NC) can lead to nitrosamine impurities. Using NC-free materials/inks can help deal with this problem

[+] Pharmacogenomics is a growing trend, so packaging also needs to be personallised. Smart packaging enabled by technology will be crucial in this area.