Is the pharmaceutical sector prepared to face a titanium dioxide ban?

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Dr Subhashis Chakraborty, head of Global Product Management, ACG Capsules

In the wake of the ban on titanium dioxide (TiO2) E171 in the production of food and dietary supplements in the EU, the pharmaceutical industry may face a similar ban as early as 2025.

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Richard Stedman appointed to CEO of ACG’s Engineering Division

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ACG, a leading supplier of integrated manufacturing solutions to the global pharmaceutical and nutraceuticalindustries, has announced that Richard Stedman will rejoin the company as group chief executive officer of the Engineering Division. Throughout his career, Stedman has gained over 35 years of experience in the packaging, engineering and pharmaceutical manufacturing spheres, having led and transformed various businesses in multiple countries, including South Africa, Singapore, India, Australia and India.

Virtual Inspections: Embracing the Digital Change

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Virtual inspections must become a part of companies’ repertoires if they aim to maintain quality standards in their organisations.

Digital tools and technologies are advancing rapidly – but how can pharma make the best use of them? One area of manufacturing that is ripe for enhancement via digital tools is product inspections.

Udit K Singh, Chief Executive Officer at ACG Inspections explains.

ACG acquires specialty packaging foils supplier

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ACG strengthened its packaging solutions services by acquiring Technical Aluminum Foil Company.

Capsules and packaging manufacturer ACG (Mumbai, India) has acquired specialty packaging foils supplier Technical Aluminum Foil Company (TAFC; Ajman, United Arab Emirates). ACG says this acquisition strengthens its comprehensive packaging solutions, especially in the Middle Eastern and African markets.