Blog of our interpreters and translators for GMP and pharmaceutics

Our blog offers much more than just information about interpreting and translating between Russian, English, and German. Here, we share our insights from GMP inspections by foreign authorities and provide valuable recommendations on how to successfully pass your GMP inspection or audit. You will also periodically receive useful information about the Russian and Belarusian pharmaceutical markets and the market of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). As enthusiastic pharmaceutical interpreters and GMP translators, we are excited to share valuable information about the history of the world's largest pharmaceutical manufacturers and their secrets to success.

Blog of our interpreters and translators for GMP and pharmaceutics

Our blog offers much more than just information about interpreting and translating between Russian, English, and German. Here, we share our insights from GMP inspections by foreign authorities and provide valuable recommendations on how to successfully pass your GMP inspection or audit. You will also periodically receive useful information about the Russian and Belarusian pharmaceutical markets and the market of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). As enthusiastic pharmaceutical interpreters and GMP translators, we are excited to share valuable information about the history of the world's largest pharmaceutical manufacturers and their secrets to success.

10 tips on how to find pharmaceutical interpreters and experts for pharmaceutical translations of documents & SOPs into English and Russian and how to successfully process large volumes of documentation shortly before a remote GMP inspection

As professional GMP translators and pharmaceutical interpreters, we explain below how a bundle of documents requested shortly before a GMP inspection can be translated in a manner that is prompt, in compliance with the specialist terminology, and cost-effective.

Merck & Co. and Merck KGaA are two independent pharmaceutical manufacturers. Both companies frequently have to pass GMP inspections for the approval of their products – often with the help of pharmaceutical interpreters.

One name, two pharmaceutical manufacturers: both the US pharmaceutical group Merck & Co. and the German pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA have their origins in Darmstadt. Strict GMP guidelines apply to the manufacture of pharmaceutical products on both sides of the Atlantic.

Roche is a globally present company. Specialized interpreters for GMP inspections and pharmaceutical translators ensure smooth communication.

Switzerland is home to some of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. Roche, based in Basel, has long been an established  global player. The Basel-based pharmaceutical manufacturer also has sites outside of Germany and Austria. Specialist pharmaceutical translators and GMP interpreters are essential for its global success.

GMP inspections are carried out regularly at Novartis production sites - depending on the target market, pharmaceutical interpreters are used for Russian, English or other languages.

The Swiss pharmaceutical manufacturer Novartis is one of the biggest names in the pharmaceutical industry. As one of the top-selling pharmaceutical companies in the world, the Basel-based company is active in every area of pharmaceutical production. Accordingly, GMP inspections are carried out frequently at Novartis sites. Read more to learn about the history of Novartis!

The home of the company founder in Chicago, where he lived from 1891 until his death in 1921. Abbott Laboratories has to undergo regular national and foreign GMP inspections.

When he founded the Abbott Alkaloidal Company in 1888, the young doctor and pharmacy owner Wallace C. Abbott had no idea that it would become one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies for diagnostics and medical devices.

Eli Lilly's first pharmacy in Indianapolis (USA) in 1885. Eli Lilly went on to become a global pharmaceutical giant. They must regularly undergo national and foreign GMP inspections.

Founded in 1876 as a small pharmacy with four employees, Eli Lilly grew into a true pharmaceutical giant over the 100 years that followed. One of the first medicinal products manufactured was the antimalarial drug quinine.

The Russian Institute for Medicines and Good Practice (SID&GP) is responsible, among other things, for the worldwide implementation of Russian GMP inspections

Since 2016, the Russian State Institute of Drugs and Good Practices (SID&GP) has been responsible for the global implementation of Russian GMP inspections, among other things. Even at the beginning of the first GMP inspection, the institute could look back on decades of history.

Pharmaceutical interpreters at work during a GMP inspection by a foreign authority

When opening up new markets, there is no way around GMP inspections in the pharmaceutical sector. Passing foreign GMP inspections requires thorough preparation. This also includes the selection of a specialized interpreter. Read more to find out how the qualifications of a pharmaceutical interpreter can be verified.

Flag of the Eurasian Economic Union; source: GMP-inspection.com (interpreters and translators for pharmaceuticals)

Starting in 2022, pharmaceutical manufacturers will only be issued GMP certificates if their manufacturing practices are in accordance with the uniform regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). But what exactly is the EAEU and what does the implementation of these new regulations mean?

The high-performance pharmaceutical industry is an important location factor in Switzerland, Germany and Austria.

The manufacture of medicinal products is one of the most important branches of industry in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The pharmaceutical industry is growing in all three countries. When tapping into new markets such as Russia, manufacturers have to overcome a number of approval hurdles.

The first COVID-19 vaccine was approved in Russia. Pharmaceutical manufacturers from Germany, the USA, the UK and China followed suit. Drugs against COVID-19 have also already been approved. Contribution from our pharmaceutical interpreters and GMP transl

After the COVID-19 outbreak and during the subsequent race for the fastest possible approval of vaccines and medicines, the pharmaceutical industry was the focus of global public attention. Groundbreaking developments in Russia and Germany, among others, led to the rapid approval of vaccines.

Technical implementation and document management for remote GMP inspections taking Russia and Belarus as examples

During the first lockdown, the pharmaceutical industry was paralyzed. Many GMP inspections by foreign authorities did not take place or were postponed indefinitely. However, pharmaceutical companies quickly resorted to technical solutions that made remote GMP inspections possible. As GMP translators, we report below on the technical aspects of remote inspections.

Translators and interpreters ensure that the Russian GMP inspection runs smoothly

For pharmaceutical companies from Germany, Austria and Switzerland that want to establish themselves on the Russian market, passing a GMP inspection is a requirement. In order to do so, it is essential that trained pharmaceutical interpreters and translators for Russian and English do a great job.

Portrait of a Russian GMP inspector who inspects German, Austrian and Swiss pharmaceutical companies as part of official GMP inspections

It is the GMP inspector whom the pharmaceutical manufacturer must convince of compliance with all GMP guidelines in its pharmaceutical plant and of the safety of its products. But what character traits do Russian GMP inspectors need?

Russia assures pharmaceutical companies of its support if they choose to relocate their production of medicinal products to Russia.

"The expansion of pharmaceutical production in Russia must become attractive for investors and foreign manufacturers. It is especially important that pharmaceutical manufacturers who have ventured into Russia be supported." - Various options were weighed in a panel discussion at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

News from Moscow: New "Pharma 2030" strategy for the development of the Russian pharmaceutical industry including national security, import substitution, ...

Expanding national production, promoting innovative research and increasing the export of medicinal products fivefold - the new development strategy for the Russian pharmaceutical industry leading up to 2030 has set ambitious goals. According to the authors of the draft strategy, Russia needs to become independent from the import of medications and ensure national security despite sanctions and possible conflicts. How can these goals be achieved and who could benefit from them?

Meaning & definition: A GMP inspection is a regulatory/official measure to verify compliance with GMP guidelines at a pharmaceutical company.

Definition: A GMP inspection is a monitoring measure that aims to verify compliance with GMP guidelines (also known as Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines) at a specific pharmaceutical company. Read the blog post by our pharmaceutical interpreters and GMP translators on this topic.