Pharmaceutical Technology Europe-11-01-2005

Pharmaceutical Technology Europe

More Than Skin Deep

November 01, 2005

Talking Point

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Recent advances in transdermal technologies challenge the paradigm that only a few drugs can be delivered transdermally.

Lost in the ATEX Maze?

November 01, 2005

Valdation

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The EU ATEX Directive 1999/92/EC (ATEX 137) regarding the minimum requirements to protect the health and safety of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres came into European law in January 2000. In the UK, the ATEX 137 Directive has been implemented as part of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEARs), which were issued in December 2002.

Reality Check

November 01, 2005

Editorial

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The human race will have colonized Mars long before the pharmaceutical industry brings itself into the 21st century.

No flies on me, Biotech to the rescue

November 01, 2005

Industry News

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A range of insect exterminator equipment has been developed to improve the level of hygiene offered to the pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing sectors. Berson's Insectron range uses ultraviolet (UV-A) and green light to attract flying insects, which are sensitive to these light sources.

SAFC launches biosciences division

November 01, 2005

Company News

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Sigma-Aldrich Fine Chemicals (SAFC) has set up a new business division called SAFC Biosciences to encompass its biopharmaceutical development and cell culture-related manufacturing services.

FDA commissioner quits

November 01, 2005

Regulatory News

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Lester Crawford, FDA's top man, has resigned explaining that it was time to step down — despite only being promoted to commissioner earlier this year.