Many pharmaceutical products developed and manufactured in Canada are exported to the United States. As a result, while Canadian regulatory affairs professionals answer primarily to Health Canada, they must also pay special attention to the department’s U.S. equivalent, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA officially came into being in 1906, after the Food and Drug Act was signed into law, with the aim of overseeing products and ensuring a high standard of “strength, quality and purity.” Over the years, the department’s powers have expanded significantly, and today the FDA regulates everything from food and drug products to potentially.. READ MORE »
March 22, 2016
This spring is spreading its charm and every tree is working up to its splendor. The days of new hope and beginning are here. Wishing you a very happy spring and a lovely year ahead. From all of us at AAPS
March 18, 2016
Knowing how to safely handle, store, and prepare foods is an important part of working in the food industry. By implementing proper safety procedures, you’ll be able to keep foods safe and prevent the spread of potentially harmful viruses, bacteria, prions, and other pathogens. These harmful pathogens can sometimes enter the food supply when proper safety procedures aren’t closely followed. While they can appear in everything from fresh leafy greens to fresh fruits, they are more likely to grow in foods that are rich in protein and moisture like dairy, eggs, and meats. Fortunately, you’ll quickly learn how to keep.. READ MORE »
March 15, 2016
The World Health Organization officially declared the current Zika virus outbreak as a global health emergency last month. Zika, which is transmitted through mosquitoes, was previously thought to only cause mild symptoms in sufferers, and was mainly confined to Africa and some parts of South East Asia. However, with the disease spreading rapidly throughout the Americas, and recent unconfirmed links to fetal abnormalities, the race is on to find a cure. Clinical trials of potential vaccines are now being planned by Indian company Bharat Biotech and the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Disease in the United States. Read on.. READ MORE »
March 8, 2016
Today, many of us take for granted that when we use a medication, we are certain that all of the contents inside the package are written out on its label. We know that our pharmaceuticals are safe and that they have been properly manufactured, tested, and labelled by dedicated professionals with GMP training. But what was life like before there were good manufacturing practises? Before strict regulations were in place and trained professionals knew how to properly test products for consistency and safety? Read on to learn what Canada’s pharmaceutical industry was like before regulation, and find out how important.. READ MORE »
March 1, 2016
AAPS is excited to announce our upcoming Quality Assurance for Medical Marihuana Certificate Program! The program will cover several important aspects of Medical Marihuana QA, including: Quality Assurance Fundamentals for Medical Marihuana Record Keeping for Medical Marihuana Writing Standard Operating Procedures for Medical Marihuana Complaints and Recalls for Medical Marihuana Sanitation Program for Medical Marihuana Production At the end of the training, participants will be provided with certificates for all the above courses in addition to an overall certificate titled “Quality Assurance for Medical Marihuana.” The program will be taught by AAPS’ Laleh Bighash and Pirouz Yousefian, starting March 18 and spanning the following.. READ MORE »
February 29, 2016
From March 3-4, Pauline McGregor, a distinguished professional in the pharmaceutical industry, will be teaching “Conducting and Documenting Effective Out of Specification Investigations.” The course is designed to provide essential training for conducting Out of Specification (OOS) investigations in a GMP environment. An introduction to OOT (Out of Trend) results and an overview of the different types and how they are typically handled is also discussed using industry examples in the first session of this course. This course is presented in a dynamic environment created by a power point presentation, interactive exercises, case studies and group discussion. Participants are welcome.. READ MORE »
February 24, 2016
Have you ever wondered how experts determine the precise, scientific degree of a food product’s safety? It’s all about microbiology. Tiny microbes in food products can tell you a great deal about that food product’s bacterial makeup, and whether or not it’s conducive to safe consumption. If you choose to work in the food technology and food safety field, you’ll learn to examine food products and ingredients for the microscopic flaws that can put consumers at risk. Food quality control professionals are employed throughout the modern food supply chain to detect spoilage and determine germ content, minimizing contamination risks and.. READ MORE »
February 23, 2016
The Clinical Research Association of Canada is excited to announce details for its bi-annual ‘Careers in Clinical Research’ event on February 25th in Toronto! The organization has recently confirmed that Parexel and Brunel Canada will join as sponsors and are actively recruiting for new positions! Do not miss this chance to have face time with recruiters for these exciting opportunities! The event promises lots of learning opportunities, with confirmed speakers covering the following topics: Understanding & Negotiating Good Terms of Employment Lior Samfiru (Partner, Samfiru Tumarkin) How to Attract Recruiters to Your Online Profile Marc Belaiche (President, TorontoJobs.ca) Clinical Research in.. READ MORE »
February 22, 2016
Interested in a career at AAPS? We are looking to hire a Part-time Marketing Coordinator to help grow our social media and online impressions. Responsibilities Include: Creating and posting content on the company website and social media platforms Monitoring engagement and brand presence online Building marketing materials and business presentations in Power Point Conducting ongoing research on industry trends and competitors Qualifications: A degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or Digital Advertising Experience using Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms for branding and promotion Knowledge of the WordPress platform Proficiency with Power Point and Excel An organized.. READ MORE »
February 22, 2016
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