UK regulator certifies Pacific pharma

LAHORE: Pacific Pharmaceuticals has become first Pakistani company to obtain accreditation from Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority (MHRA), which is a British drug regulator, a statement said on Saturday.  

"Exports of pharmaceuticals are largely dependent on the capability of a manufacturer to obtain quality and GMP (Global Manufacturing Practices) certification from the regulatory agencies of the importing countries, like Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in the US and MHRA in the UK," said Quratul Ain Irfan, vice president of Pacific Pharmaceuticals. 

Ms Irfan added the MHRA certification would allow her company greater access to not only in Europe but also in other developed countries like Australia and New Zealand where the UK certifications are accepted. 

“If your plant is FDA- or MHRA-approved it helps you sell your products in the developed economies. But not every local firm can afford the exorbitant cost of handling documentation required for such accreditation," she pointed out.