Date: 28 July 2024
Venue: Radisson Hotel, Dwarka, New Delhi
Hosted by: DPSRU-CRTDH
In a landmark gathering aimed at strengthening the pharmaceutical ecosystem, the Conference on ‘Ensuring Quality & Traceability of Medicinal Products’ convened on 28 July 2024, drawing more than 100 delegates from across the healthcare, regulatory, and pharmaceutical sectors. Organized by DPSRU-CRTDH, the event served as a strategic platform to discuss emerging technologies, regulatory frameworks, and best practices for ensuring the integrity and traceability of medicinal products.
The conference was inaugurated by Dr. Rajeev Raghuvanshi, DCGI, alongside other distinguished dignitaries, setting the tone for a day of high-impact dialogue. The sessions focused on the Government of India’s initiatives to enhance product quality, streamline traceability mechanisms, and promote compliance across the pharmaceutical value chain.
🔍 Key Themes and Takeaways
1. Strengthening Quality through Innovation
Experts emphasized the importance of product and process improvement as a foundation for achieving consistent quality. Discussions highlighted how advanced formulation technologies and GMP-compliant infrastructure—like those developed at CRTDH—can support MSMEs and startups in meeting global standards.
2. Data Protection and Digital Traceability
With the rise of digital health and AI-driven diagnostics, speakers explored the role of data protection in maintaining product authenticity and patient safety. Blockchain and Track & Trace (T&T) technologies were showcased as transformative tools for real-time monitoring and verification.
3. Regulatory Compliance and Law Enforcement
Sessions led by CDSCO and other regulatory bodies addressed the evolving landscape of compliance enforcement, including the importance of documentation, audit readiness, and cross-border regulatory harmonization.
4. Industry Perspectives and Case Studies
Panelists from leading pharmaceutical companies shared real-world examples of implementing traceability systems, overcoming supply chain challenges, and leveraging digital platforms to enhance transparency.
🧠 Impact and Future Directions
The conference reinforced CRTDH-DPSRU’s role as a facilitation center for MSMEs, offering infrastructure, training, and collaborative opportunities to help innovators navigate regulatory complexities. It also laid the groundwork for future partnerships focused on quality assurance, digital traceability, and global market access.
With India’s pharmaceutical sector poised for rapid growth, the insights and connections forged during this event will play a critical role in shaping a more resilient, transparent, and patient-centric healthcare ecosystem.
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