Pharmathen International S.A.
Registered Address: Greece (Greece)
5 Questions to Ask Pharmathen International S.A. Before Signing a Manufacturing Contract
Bring these exact questions to your discovery call with their QA Director or account rep before wiring a production deposit:
- Q1: On 2025-11-21, FDA cited 21 CFR 211.122(b) (Finished Product Testing, Stability & Expiration Dating). Can your Quality Unit share the signed 15-day CAPA response and verification logs showing this gap is closed?
- Q2: On 2025-11-21, FDA cited 21 CFR 211.130(e) (Label Control, Undeclared Allergens & Structure/Function Claims). Can your Quality Unit share the signed 15-day CAPA response and verification logs showing this gap is closed?
- Q3: On 2025-11-21, FDA cited 21 CFR 211.80(d) (Incoming Ingredient Identity Testing & COA Qualification). Can your Quality Unit share the signed 15-day CAPA response and verification logs showing this gap is closed?
- Q4: Do you perform 100% FTIR/HPLC identity testing on incoming active ingredients in-house (21 CFR 111.75(a)(1)), or do you rely on vendor COAs?
- Q5: Will you sign our Quality Agreement Rider requiring 24-hour notification if an FDA investigator issues a Form 482 or Form 483 at FEI 3009961173?
Cross-Database Regulatory & Inspection Timeline
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FDA Form 483 issued to Pharmathen International S.A. (FEI 3009961173) on 2025-11-21 following an inspection of its finished pharmaceutical manufacturer operations in Greece. The report documents 5 inspection observations centered on Finished Product Testing, Stability & Expiration Dating, Label Control, Undeclared Allergens & Structure/Function Claims.
- 21 CFR 211.122(b) (Finished Product Testing, Stability & Expiration Dating): Releasing finished batches without verifying strength/potency/microbiological specs, or placing an expiration/best-by date on labels without supporting real-time or accelerated stability data.
- 21 CFR 211.130(e) (Label Control, Undeclared Allergens & Structure/Function Claims): Undeclared major food allergens (milk, soy, wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, egg, sesame), label mix-ups at the packaging line, or unauthorized disease treatment claims. REPEAT OBSERVATION
- 21 CFR 211.80(d) (Incoming Ingredient Identity Testing & COA Qualification): Failure to perform at least one test to verify the identity of every incoming dietary ingredient or raw component before use, or relying on a supplier's Certificate of Analysis (COA) without first qualifying the supplier.
- 21 CFR 211.94(c) (Cleaning Validation, Sanitation Logs & Pest Control): Incomplete equipment cleaning/sanitation logs, inadequate allergen or cross-contamination changeover validation, or gaps in facility pest exclusion.
- 21 CFR 211.180(f) (CAPA, Out-of-Specification (OOS) & Complaint Investigations): Failure to thoroughly investigate unexplained batch discrepancies, Out-of-Specification lab results, or consumer complaints/adverse events and document root-cause Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
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| Event | Date | Weight | Receipt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection Outcome (VAI) | 2025-11-21 | -8.0 pts | INSP-483-3009961173-20251121 ↗ |
| Form 483 (5 observations, 1 repeat) | 2025-11-21 | -14.5 pts | 483-3009961173-20251121 ↗ |