Intertek’s lab receives FDA approval to test pharmaceutical samples
Intertek, a leading international provider of quality and safety solutions has received Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to test pharmaceutical samples at its Thane laboratory. The pharmaceutical laboratory located at Thane, which is an ISO 9001:2008 certified is now also a Maha FDA lab.
“It gives us immense pleasure to announce that our laboratory in Thane is approved by FDA. Gaining the right approvals and certifications for products is extremely vital. By doing this, the company can ensure compliance and safety. Organisations must make it a point to ensure that they have all the required approvals in place, before launching a product,” informed Rajesh Saigal, managing director, Intertek India.
The Maha FDA is the State prime organisation of consumer protection and has dedicated professionals working to protect, promote and enhance the health of people. It is a trusted agency to enforce the food, drug and cosmetic act fairly, upholds safety standards, and protects consumers.
“Our standard operating procedures are regularly reviewed and revised, the quality assurance systems are designed on well recognised scientific principles, controlled precisely and monitored closely to generate reliable, reproducible and dependable results. Also, our reports are written clearly and precisely to reflect our strong scientific background, utmost care and quality work with the ultimate aim of both strengthening the regulatory compliance and supporting the ethical duties of our customers, ” says Rupert Crasto, general manager, Intertek India Oil Chemical, Agri and Mineral Division.
It has been determined that the pharma industry is one of the most highly regulated industries in most countries. Here precision is of paramount importance, hence, equipment, facilities, utilities, processes and process installations must all be qualified and validated. Intertek laboratories are equipped with most sophisticated equipments and manned by very high quality staff, providing the results in time with utmost accuracy.
Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace.