Rhenus Air & Ocean certified for pharma logistics in Italy

Rhenus Air & Ocean Italy is boosting its life sciences and healthcare business with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification.

The certification, from certifying body AJA, follows the company’s work towards improving operational standards and adherence to regulatory frameworks within the life sciences and healthcare sector.

Andrea Battaglia, head of life sciences & healthcare at Rhenus Air & Ocean Italy, said: “The achievement of the GDP certification enables us to broaden our logistics portfolio to cater specifically to the Life Sciences & Healthcare industry.”

Commencing in June this year, the path to GDP certification involved a plan to strengthen internal protocols. A internal audit conducted in September culminated in the official certification attained in November.

Integral to this process, said Rhenus, was the creation of a dedicated quality system aligning with stringent European GDP regulations.

This system is designed to seamlessly integrate with the pre-existing framework based on ISO 9001:2015 certification, ensuring a holistic approach to quality management.

Ensuring procedural competence in the transportation and handling of pharmaceutical products was crucial for attaining GDP certification.

During this phase, Rhenus personnel underwent rigorous training, equipping them with the requisite knowledge and tools to guarantee product safety at every stage of the logistical process.

This certification is applicable to the air services provided by all Rhenus Air & Ocean branches in Italy.

“Encompassing the transportation by air and road, warehousing, and customs clearance of healthcare and pharmaceutical products, both nationally and internationally, the certification adds substantial value to the comprehensive solutions offered by Rhenus Air & Ocean in the country,” added Rhenus.

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