Drugs Posing as Supplementals May Contain Dangerous Ingredients - NYTimes.com

Drugs Posing as Supplementals May Contain Dangerous Ingredients - NYTimes.com ('via Blog this')

A good read on the shaky tension between legitimate, tainted, and dangerous supplements. The supplement industry blames the FDA for failing to institute mandatory recalls and seize tainted goods.

In a nutshell:

Daniel Fabricant of the FDA says, "the growing availability of tainted products represents a serious public health problem, one that could taint the dietary supplement industry as a whole."

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FDA Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

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Updated March 25, 2021

Hurricane season is coming soon, so be prepared.

According to the FDA, "The FDA reminds consumers to take precautions for storing water and ensuring the safety of their food and medical supplies for themselves, their families, and their pets during and after any hurricane-related rain, possible flooding and power outages."

Hurricane Safety Resources - FDA.gov

The FDA breaks down preparations into these categories:

Food | Water | Pets | Drugs Exposed to Water | Insulin Storage/Switching | Medical Devices | Vaccines, Blood, Biologics | Find more information

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GMP Proper Documentation Tips - Free

Updated 10/19/2015:
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I found this helpful document, it's free, Documentation - Rules for Completion (GMP Trainers' Survival Kit II) - PDF

It could be especially useful for classroom trainers, or for staff trying to reinforce GMP good documentation practices.

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Online Pharmacy Dangers Lurk

Beware, if you search for pharmacies online, there's a good chance you'll encounter infected websites, and rogue and illegal pharmacies: http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=655839

IATA Perishable Cargo Regulations

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) represents some 230 airlines comprising 93% of scheduled international air traffic.

IATA publishes The Perishable Cargo Regulations Manual: THE standard for cargo handling (buy online)

According to IATA, The Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR) manual is the leader in temperature control and cold chain management for goods from the health care and food sectors, including pharmaceutical products and non-hazardous biological materials and includes everything you need to properly prepare, package and handle time and temperature sensitive goods quickly and efficiently.

Additional IATA resources related to perishable cargo

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