Nichi-Iko Warns Over Delays From Toyama Plant

Japanese Firm Says Remedial Processes Likely To Slow Output

Nichi-Iko says that remediation activities at its Toyama plant in the wake of a suspension over GMP violations mean that there may be delays to supply.

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Nichi-Iko has warned of expected delays from the Toyama plant • Source: Alamy

Remediation activities being carried out by Japan’s Nichi-Iko at its Namerikawa plant in the Toyama prefecture may lead to delays in product supply, the company has warned.

Nichi-Iko recently announced that it had restarted production at the Toyama plant, having served the full term of a suspension linked with good manufacturing practice deficiencies identified at the facility

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