Packaging Blogs

West's Technical Customer Service Team

November 08, 2016

The Parenteral Drug Association Issues Report on Vial Closures

The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) has just issued Technical Report no. 76:  Identification and Classification of Visible Nonconformities in Elastomeric Components and Aluminum Seals for Parenteral Packaging.

This peer-reviewed document is especially intended for packaging manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies that use rubber stoppers and aluminum seals with vials.

For the last four years, I co-chaired the task force of 24 industry experts who created this much-needed report, which standardizes terminology regarding components, designs and defects. Defects are described in detail: photographically, by location, and as critical/major/minor. This report will be a valuable resource in the pharmaceutical and packaging industries – for inspectors and those setting quality specifications.

To download, visit:  https://store.pda.org/ProductCatalog/Product.aspx?ID=3441.  PDA members may obtain this free through November 17.

Recommended Blogs