Ensuring Safety with Pharmaceutical Packaging Testing
We all encounter various pharmaceutical products in our daily lives, often without questioning their quality. We place our trust in each medicine, believing it will deliver the safety, effectiveness, and the reliability we expect.
This trust begins with the packaging. In the pharmaceutical industry, packaging is more than just a container—it protects the integrity, sterility, and efficacy of medicines, whether in the form of tablets, injectables, or topical treatments.
But how is this high standard maintained?
When patient safety is on the line, robust packaging testing methods aren’t just important – they’re absolutely essential.
Why Testing Matters
Even the smallest flaw in packaging can compromise a drug’s quality. Contaminants, moisture, or air entering through microscopic leaks can degrade the medicine and endanger patients. To prevent this, pharmaceutical companies must rigorously test packaging to meet global standards and regulatory compliance.
Pharmaceutical Packaging Testing Methods at a Glance
Pharmaceutical packaging is tested using a variety of techniques:
- Vacuum Decay detect leaks in sealed containers.
- Bubble Emission and Dye Ingress reveal holes in flexible packages.
- Altitude Simulation ensures packaging withstands pressure changes during air transport.
- Seal Strength and Closure Torque Testing confirm security without compromising accessibility.
- Force Decay Testing for sachets.
These methods help manufacturers maintain sterility, detect micro-leaks, and ensure seal integrity.
Dynascan: Your Trusted Testing Partner
With decades of experience, Dynascan provides innovative packaging testing solutions tailored for pharmaceutical manufacturers. All systems are developed under ISO 9001 standards.
- MediBlue – Affordable, user-friendly testing with Preset or Fully-programmable version available
- LeakVIEW – Off the shelf or Customisable, precise leak detection with manual or automated control option.
- MediTest – Our most sensitive system, detecting holes as small as 10µm Users can store test and meta-data in compliance with 21CFR Pt 11 and output these to a printer.
Integrated Quality Control
Modern pharmaceutical manufacturing requires real-time monitoring and digital traceability. We design our systems for seamless integration into quality control workflows—ensuring regulatory compliance, improving operational efficiency, and providing user-friendly testing solutions.
Our team offers bespoke solutions, along with comprehensive training and documentation to support your operations. With manufacturing and technical service based in Cambridgeshire, UK, we ensure fast, local assistance when you need it most.
Partner with Dynascan
Whether you need a standard solution or a bespoke system, Dynascan delivers expert advice, reliable equipment, and ongoing support. Contact us today to discuss your needs or request a free test report. We’re here to help you protect your product.
