ECONOMY

GMPs followed by Symetal focus on the following areas:

Production

• In production, emphasis has been placed on traceability issues related to raw materials by using specialized electronic systems to monitor their trace within the factory. In addition, controlled areas were created within the production of blister. Controlled areas have been created in order to avoid incidents which could cause material contamination.
• Risk management procedures were established in production areas using tools such as the F.M.E.A.
• In the field of quality control and especially of raw materials, emphasis was placed on the proper design of the quality control procedures.

Infrastructure

• Introduction of new production equipment, which is now compatible with best production techniques, having an impact on the level of production and on the improvement of quality in all stages.
• Use of cleaning and disinfection programs for all production sites and equipment to avoid contamination. At the commencement of production of packaging material for medicinal products in particular, full and clear separation of the line from previous production (line clearance) is required.

Human resources

• Trained personnel specialized in production methodologies for materials intended for pharmaceutical preparations.

Quality Assurance

• Quality control at all stages of production
• Using statistical tools to analyze failures
• Follow-up of corrective actions and check on the effectiveness level
• Controls management

Business performance improvement

• Process mapping using latest techniques
• Adoption of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in business processes