Colorcon Inc., a world leader in pharmaceutical product development, has been awarded an EXCiPACT certificate for its Indianapolis site in the USA.

The certificate demonstrates that the Colorcon site in Indianapolis manufactures pharmaceutical excipients according to the EXCiPACT Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification standard.

The scope of the certificate covers manufacturing of tablet disintegrant aid, filler and binder based on maize starch, and enteric coatings for modified or extended release or taste masking for use as pharmaceutical excipients.

Global Head of International Sales and Accounts at SGS, Jeff Dowson said: 'This certification is an important one, especially in the realm of excipient supply. Not only does it signify that this organization complies with the appropriate regulations, it also proves that all materials being produced in this site are safe, as confirmed by SGS.'

As a world-leading provider of certification, inspection, testing and verification, SGS is an internationally recognized EXCiPACT Certification Body.

To find out more about obtaining an EXCiPACT certificate, contact:

Jeff Dowson
 Global Head International Sales and Accounts
SGS
t: +44 7889 939 725

About SGS

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 90,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,000 offices and laboratories around the world.

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