1️⃣ Partner with WHO-GMP & Prequalified Suppliers
- Always source from WHO-GMP, USFDA, and EU-GMP certified manufacturers.
- Ensure the supplier is prequalified by WHO for essential drugs like ARVs, cardiovascular medicines, and antibiotics.
2️⃣ Regulatory Compliance & Certification Checks
- Verify compliance with country-specific pharma regulations (e.g., NAFDAC in Nigeria, PPB in Kenya, SAHPRA in South Africa).
- Confirm export approvals from India’s CDSCO, DCGI, and WHO PQ standards.
3️⃣ Strict Batch Testing & Quality Control
- Insist on batch-wise quality testing with Certificate of Analysis (CoA) before shipment.
- Conduct randomized third-party lab testing for extra verification.
4️⃣ Supply Chain & Cold Chain Management
- Use temperature-controlled logistics for sensitive drugs like ARVs, insulin, and vaccines.
- Ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP).
5️⃣ Serialization & Anti-Counterfeiting Measures
- Implement track & trace systems with barcodes, QR codes, and serialization.
- Work with trusted logistics partners to prevent counterfeit medicines from entering the supply chain.
6️⃣ Documentation & Transparency in Trade
- Ensure complete documentation:
✅ Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (COPP)
✅ GMP certification
✅ MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
✅ Shipping and import permits
7️⃣ Pharma Packaging & Labeling Compliance
- Follow country-specific labeling rules (e.g., multi-language labeling for Africa).
- Ensure child-proof, tamper-evident packaging for sensitive medicines like ARVs and antibiotics.
8️⃣ Risk Assessment & Supplier Audits
- Conduct supplier background checks and periodic audits.
- Ensure manufacturers meet international pharmacovigilance and QA standards.
9️⃣ Regulatory Updates & Market Intelligence
- Stay updated with WHO, FDA, and national regulatory body changes.
- Adapt to evolving drug formulations and restrictions in pharma exports and imports.
🔟 Work with a Trusted Partner Like Pharmint
- Pharmint connects buyers with reliable, WHO-certified pharma manufacturers in India.
- We handle regulatory approvals, supply chain management, and quality assurance for smooth cross-border trade.
🚀 Final Thoughts: Ensuring Quality in Global Pharma Trade
With increasing demand for Antiretroviral (ARV) Drugs, Cardiovascular & Hypertension Drugs, Antibiotics, and Anti-Malarial Drugs, quality assurance is non-negotiable. Ensuring compliance with WHO-GMP, regulatory approvals, and strict supply chain management is essential for a successful and ethical pharma business.
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