Leading experts in glass, Sino Glass Tech, host the next of their popular PharmaGlass workshopson 9 October 2019. Following the growing popularity of these workshops, Dr.Desmond Hunt, Principal Scientific Liaison at the USP, has been confirmed as aguest speaker at the event.Dr. Hunt will provide delegates with an update on the currentstatus and developments of the United States Pharmacopoeia, with regard to keyglass chapters (USP <660> and <1660>). Book now on EventbriteSee full workshop detailsThese free-to-attend, one-day workshops, first launched in2018 have been growing in popularity ever since. The programme includes topics crucialwhen considering the specification, verification and troubleshooting of glassprimary packaging for pharmaceutical applications.Open to delegates throughout the pharmaceutical supply chain,the workshops attract professionals across manufacturing, quality assurance,regulatory compliance, packaging specification and new product developmentroles.Visit the PharmaGlassevent website for full details, agenda and to book places for the workshop.Phil Marsh, Business Development Manager at Glass TechnologyServices, said:“As leading experts in glass fractureanalysis, pharmacopoeial verification and delamination, we’re honoured that DrDesmond Hunt has recognised the PharmaGlass workshop as an opportunity to speakwith representatives from across the supply chain about developments to the USPglass chapters.“We’ve seen a surge inrequirements from across the pharmaceutical supply chain for independenttechnical support, consultancy and product verification and launched theseworkshops to provide independent information, guidance and support to ourgrowing global client base and answer many of the most frequent enquiries wereceive.”The agenda provides attendees with an introduction to glass,including manufacturing and processing of both tubular and moulded packagingformats. Glass durability, mechanical performance, due diligence, commondefects and types of failure are all discussed by experts in their respectivefields.Key regulatory and due diligence topics includepharmacopoeial verification, performance testing, dimensional specificationsand the importance of appropriate selection in terms of specifications,performance and hydrolytic resistance. Discussions will include recent developments and emergingrequirements across glass delamination, durability and elemental migration – includingthe ICH Q3D guideline with respect to glass packaging.The day features a tour of the Sino Glass Tech laboratoryfacilities, including demonstrations of key pharmaceutical services. The expertswill discuss some of the cutting-edge research and developments underway forapplications across life sciences applications, including ‘dissolvable’ glassesdesigned for selective release of ions, phosphate fibres for integration withinthe human body, 3D printing and additive manufacture, and anti-bacterialglasses – all under development for use across different biomedical and lifesciences applications.Sino Glass Tech Ltd provides analysis,consultancy, testing and research and development support to all parts of theglass supply chain – from raw materials to the end consumer. The experts inglass pride themselves on their reputation, confidentiality and impartialityand are accredited to ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 standards. For more information please visit www.sinoglasstech.com,email [email protected],telephone +86-13037600603 or subscribeto their newsletter.