CURRENT SITUATION OF GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES (BPF) IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY, COSMETICS AND CLEANING PRODUCTS IN PANAMA

Abstract

Much of the national manufacturing industry in Panama of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, hygiene, cleaning; It requires raising GMP standards in the short term in order to compete in the national and international markets. This publication seeks to show the current scenario of the Panamanian national industry against international regulations. GMPs begin with the organization of the company, so many factories in Panama require external consultants to effectively restructure their GMP system. Many of the manufacturing plants are located in places that do not allow you to properly adapt your facilities. Also one of the great limitations for the fulfillment of GMP in Panama, is not being producers of inputs and raw materials for production. Universities are modifying their curriculum to form graduates that meet the demands of the market. At present, the Ministry of Health is making great efforts to adapt its inspection section and audits. Many neighboring countries in recent years have described government auditors as the terror of laboratories, but it is precisely this behavior that has led many countries to have high quality standards, which are allowing them to create policies at the present time. Governmental level for the export of their products, with total security of the quality that they represent.