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Material selection notes, regulatory updates and company news for packaging engineers and procurement teams.
Recyclable Blister Packaging Under the EU PPWR: What to Specify Now
2026-11-02
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation pushes blister packs toward design-for-recycling, but recyclability depends on the material stream, the lidding and the collection scheme in each market. This note sets out how PVC, PVC/PVDC, PVC/APET laminates, APET and RPET sit against those requirements, and the specification points worth fixing before tooling and validation.
Auditing a Packaging Material Supplier: A Practical Checklist for Pharmaceutical Buyers
2026-10-22
A structured supplier audit is the most reliable way to confirm that a packaging material supplier can consistently meet your requirements. This checklist covers preparation, on-site review, and closure.
Understanding Drug Master Files (DMF) for Pharmaceutical Packaging Materials
2026-10-19
A practical guide to Drug Master Files for packaging materials — what a DMF contains, how it supports regulatory submissions, and what documentation pharmaceutical buyers should request from suppliers.
Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025 Edition: What It Means for PVC Packaging Materials
2026-09-15
An overview of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025 Edition (CP <2025>) requirements for pharmaceutical PVC packaging materials and how Green Medical Packing ensures full compliance.
Compendial Requirements for Plastic Packaging: A Global Comparison
2026-08-31
USP, EP, JP, and the Chinese Pharmacopoeia take different approaches to plastic packaging materials. This comparison helps teams preparing multi-market submissions.
How EU FMD Continues to Shape Pharmaceutical Packaging Standards
2026-08-12
An analysis of the ongoing impact of the EU Falsified Medicines Directive on packaging material requirements and supply chain transparency.
EU GMP Annex 1 and Its Implications for Packaging Material Suppliers
2026-06-08
Annex 1 raised the bar for contamination control in sterile manufacturing — expectations that increasingly extend upstream to packaging material suppliers.
ICH Q1A Stability Testing: What It Means for Your Packaging Material Choice
2026-05-04
How ICH Q1A climatic zones and stability study requirements translate into packaging material selection decisions for products distributed across global markets.
Traceability Expectations for Cosmetic Packaging Materials
2026-04-06
Cosmetic packaging buyers increasingly expect batch-level traceability. What that means in practice.