Keeping food free of pathogens should be a no-brainer. Since microorganisms grow best in warm conditions, the goal is simply to ensure proper storage that keeps food within a safe temperature range. Common sense, right? But refrigerators and freezers aren’t perfect. They can break down, power outages can turn them off, and busy employees can accidentally leave a door open. That’s why it’s important to have a...

Written by SmartSense | May 16, 2017 | Food Safety

During the drug development process, it is imperative that your company determine the appropriate conditions for storage and transit of your products. The best way to discover optimal conditions is to conduct small-batch testing under a number of changing environmental situations. There are several factors to consider. Let’s take a closer look.

Written by SmartSense | May 10, 2017 | Pharmacy Safety

It’s always better to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to food safety.

Written by SmartSense | May 9, 2017 | Food Safety, FSMA

Pharmaceutical companies increasingly produce new drugs and vaccines at high cost. To protect your investment of time and money, preventing loss of potency is essential. A best practice to ensure proper administration of your products is to maintain their optimal temperatures during operations that involve storage and transit and require commercial refrigeration.

Written by SmartSense | May 8, 2017 | Pharmacy Safety

Food safety is not optional. That should probably go unspoken. But, as we know, state and local regulations meet only minimum requirements. That’s why it’s important to become an internal food safety advocate within your company.

Written by SmartSense | May 2, 2017 | Food Safety

Pharmaceutical companies share a duty to ensure that their drugs are kept in an environment that maintains their efficacy. Although USP sets standards for the proper storage and distribution of medicines, many state boards of pharmacy follow these guidelines erratically. Since many drugs become unstable at high temperatures, keeping them within the proper “cool” or “cold” range is essential.

Written by SmartSense | April 26, 2017 | Pharmacy Safety