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EFCG Proposes Certification for Pharma Excipients
The European Fine Chemicals Group (EFCG; Brussels) and the International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council of Europe (IPEC Europe; Brussels) say they have developed a proposal for a certification scheme for pharmaceutical excipients. “If you want safe...

Lonza in Deal with Crucell for Cell Culture Medium
Lonza says it has entered into a co-exclusive global manufacturing, sales and distribution agreement with biopharmaceutical company Crucell (Leiden, Netherlands) for Permexcis, a cell culture medium developed by Crucell for PER.C6 cells. According to the...

Ciba to Buy Photoinitiator Business
Ciba Specialty Chemicals says it has agreed to buy the photoinitiator business of Lamberti Group (Gallarate, Italy) for an undisclosed sum. The business has annual sales of approximately €20 million ($28.4 million). Ciba says the deal will strengthen its...

ENI to Appeal Fine for Contamination of Italian Lake
ENI (Rome) says it will appeal a €1.9-billion ($3 billion) fine imposed by a Turin, Italy court for environmental damage caused by leaks of the pesticide DDT in 1990-96 from a chemical complex at Pieve Vergonte, Italy into nearby Lake Maggiore. The court...

Lonza and Novartis Jointly to Develop and Manufacture Biologics Products
Lonza says it has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Novartis for the joint development and manufacture of Novartis's biologics pipeline. R&D activities over the past few years have resulted in a sharp increase in the number of biological...

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