Subject: R&D

Supervising a Human Error Free Environment 

Supervision plays a crucial role in Human Error Reduction and Control. In this fully accredited training, critical factors like preparation, planning, scheduling, communication, among many others, will be discussed. People make mistakes because they can; our systems allow it. To work with these challenges, it is essential to understand human behavior and the psychology of… Continue reading Supervising a Human Error Free Environment 

Crystallization: Mastering Seeded Antisolvent Techniques

Crystallization plays a pivotal role in the production of high-quality specialty bulk products. This process will influence particle size, purity, and product yield all while needing to be monitored and controlled to meet a product’s specifications. This fully accredited training is tailored for process chemists, chemical engineers, and pharmaceutical engineers. It delves into the critical… Continue reading Crystallization: Mastering Seeded Antisolvent Techniques

Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith is currently the President of the Eastern Aerosol Association. Dennis has over 40 years of experience in the industry, working for component suppliers and fillers. He has worked on aerosol projects in the capacity of Lab Technician, Technical Sales, Director of Package Development, Owner of Dennis Smith Consulting, and VP of Sales at… Continue reading Dennis Smith

Kyle Butz

Kyle Butz is the owner of Spray Analytics Inc., a contract testing and consulting company focused on measuring and understanding sprays. Since starting Spray Analytics, Kyle has been exposed to countless spray applications and helped clients understand how to generate and use data to best optimize their products or processes. Connecting analytical data to product… Continue reading Kyle Butz

Aerosol Technology 101

Aerosols are a unique product form, utilized in an array of industries, that require a thorough understanding of the technology before acceptable formulations can be developed for consumer use. While traditional aerosol products have been around for many years, recent developments in propellants, valve systems, and packaging innovations have opened up new opportunities for new… Continue reading Aerosol Technology 101

In-depth Look into Softgel Formulation, Manufacturing and Troubleshooting

Softgels are widely popular dose forms for liquid that represent the most important oral form for less than 5 milliliters of liquid. Additionally, softgels are vital as a lipid delivery system, enhancing both solubility and permeation of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) by targeting the lipid absorption route. Softgels may appear to be a simple, two-part… Continue reading In-depth Look into Softgel Formulation, Manufacturing and Troubleshooting

GMP Change Control Process

Change control is a requirement of all regulatory agencies and authorities worldwide. It is a critical GMP function that must be addressed daily. The value of identifying and tracking change is to prevent unintended consequences, remain in proper process alignment, and avoid any alteration of the products’ Safety, Identity, Strength, Purity, and Quality (SISPQ). Many… Continue reading GMP Change Control Process

Formulating and Developing Contemporary Cosmetics

The fast-evolving environment of the Beauty Industry is driving personal care companies to re-evaluate and redesign their portfolio strategies to meet the demand for personalized and highly efficacious products. From private label corporations or contract manufacturing companies to revolutionary independent brands, innovative concepts, and effective business solutions must be introduced to facilitate the industry’s response… Continue reading Formulating and Developing Contemporary Cosmetics

Cosmetic Products Development

This fully accredited course will provide a step-by-step guide to the cosmetic product development process, helping you understand technical marketing, formulation, and testing strategies necessary to obtain efficacious, high-quality products. An “ideation-to-product introduction” approach will be presented, with technical and marketing milestones needed to be met during each critical stage of product development. The topics… Continue reading Cosmetic Products Development

Moussa Boukerche

Moussa Boukerche is a highly experienced crystallization scientist with a Ph. D in Chemical Engineering (France). He has over 25 years of expertise in industrial crystallization process development and solid form control. He has worked for renowned companies like Eli Lilly (USA), Abbvie (USA), Pfizer (UK), Aughinish Alumina (Ireland), and SANOFI (France). After leaving AbbVie… Continue reading Moussa Boukerche