The PQG standards: PS series update process

The PQG, has started to review the position of these standards and because of the introduction of newer standards such as ISO 15378. Our certified supplier schemes will also be updated to provide for the new standards.

The process being used and the results will be published on this page as we progress.

First meeting - 13th June 2008

This meeting was between some of the PQG Committee and representatives of the certification bodies to plan for the future.

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Second meeting - 19th November 2008

All PQG Members, Certified Suppliers and Certification bodies that we could contact were notified of the next meeting (19th Nov 2008) and invited to attend.

12 people attended and a presentation was made to those present giving the proposals of the PQG Partners group for the future development of the PS series.

Click here to download and view the presentation.

Click here to download and view the notes on the meeting.

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An opportunity for you to help with the development of PS 9000 pharmaceutical packaging materials (May 2009)

The Partners steering committee have now developed an outline plan for a new international standard & guide, and obtained agreement for collaboration with a key partner organisation.

We have scheduled an initial planning meeting on 11th May, at PAGB in central London, and now call for volunteers to attend this meeting to initiate the project and help start develop the new PS 9000. This meeting is free of charge, includes lunch, and is open to a limited number of volunteers. Further details on location and agenda will sent with confirmation.

There will be potential for participation at different levels of activity during the project (for example leading sub teams for a topic, contribution to writing text, reviewing draft documents etc). Naturally we are particularly interested to hear from volunteers with specialist knowledge and experience of the pharmaceutical packaging industry, but this is also an opportunity to offer general skills and gain an insight into the latest in pharmaceutical packaging standards from the experts involved.

Although the date for volunteering has passed and the project is underway, if you would like to get involved, please contact Steve Moss indicating your willingness to contribute.

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Third meeting - 11th May 2009

Development of PS 9000:2010.

An initial project meeting was held in London on 11th May to plan for a significant development of PS 9000. The target is to expand and bring the document up to date as a new standard and guide for pharmaceutical packaging materials, PS 9000:2010, for launch towards the end of 2010. Volunteer experts representing suppliers, user companies and consultants agreed on initial task groups to start the development process. Pharmaceutical quality consultant Norman Sadler has agreed to lead the project and would welcome any further volunteers to join the development team.

For details contact Norman Sadler.

The meeting presentations and outputs are attached:

Click here to see the presentation

Click here to see the meeting notes

Click here to see the subgroup matrix