...by industry and regulators are heading toward internationally harmonized solutions to the challenges involved. In view of more temperature-sensitive products and a more complex distribution chain, FDA and other regulatory agencies are working to develop and implement effective guidance and oversight in conjunction with industry and pharmacopeia efforts to develop viable, globally-relevant standards. Key temperature control issues include: ** how much monitoring is appropriate ** allowable excursions during transportation, and ** how to qualify the distribution process. [A discussion by an FDA compliance official of the initiative under way at the agency to assess cold chain problems and better target its regulatory response is provided.]
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