ISO 15378:2017, including Amendment 1: Climate action changes

Primary Packaging Materials for Medicinal Products

ISO 15378 (2017) is an iso 9001 sector application: Primary Packaging Materials for Medicinal Products. An application standard for the design, manufacture and supply of primary packaging materials for medicinal products. It combines the sector-specific application of ISO 9001:2015 with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements. It applies to manufacturers and suppliers of product-contact pharmaceutical packaging such as bottles, closures, blisters and tubes.

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ISO 9001 sector application
Edition
2017
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What is this standard?

An application standard for the design, manufacture and supply of primary packaging materials for medicinal products. It combines the sector-specific application of ISO 9001:2015 with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.

What ISO 15378 does not replace

  • It is not a standalone management system standard but a sector-specific application of ISO 9001.
  • It does not substitute for a marketing authorisation or a GMP inspection.

Who is it for?

Manufacturers and suppliers of product-contact pharmaceutical packaging such as bottles, closures, blisters and tubes.

What triggers an assessment?

  • Pharmaceutical packaging in direct product contact is manufactured.
  • A pharmaceutical manufacturer customer wants GMP assurance.
  • The supply role is critical for patient safety.

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