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European GDP Association Developments September through December 2025

Find out what the European GDP Association was working on and accomplished in the last four months of 2025 - in the latest report.

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Documents to Support your GDP Audit

All participants of the ECA Live Online Training “GDP Audits – How to Audit Logistics Service Providers” on 18 February 2026 will receive numerous documents free of charge, including an audit checklist for air, road, and sea freight.

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The GDP Non-Compliance Reports of 2025 - An Overview

If the outcome of an inspection is that a wholesale distributor does not comply with Good Distribution Practice (GDP), a statement of non-compliance may be entered into the EudraGMDP database. As in previous years, we have prepared an overview of the GDP non-compliance reports issued in 2025, including the corresponding reasons for their issuance.

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Questions and Answers on Transport and Vehicle Qualification (Part 3)

During the Live Online Training “Temperature-Sensitive Pharmaceuticals – Transport and Vehicle Qualification”, a number of interesting and practice-oriented questions were raised by the participants. These questions have been answered in writing after the event. To share some of the key insights with a broader audience, we have compiled a selection of these Q&As for general access. Read Part 3 here.

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When is a WDA Required? - Discussion of the ECA GDP Survey Results

During the recent ECA GDP survey on the implementation of GDP across member countries, several interesting findings emerged. In the previous article, we discussed the current status of fiscal importation requirements within the EEA. In this second article, we now look at when a Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA) is required in the member countries.

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How Valuable Are Commercial GDP Certificates?

Companies that specialise exclusively in the transport of medicinal products are generally not subject to direct regulatory supervision and therefore do not receive a GDP certificate (Wholesale Distribution Authorisation, WDA). Commercial GDP certificates promise standardised quality assurance, but their reliability and effectiveness are increasingly being questioned. The webinar “Commercial GDP Certificates” examines the various aspects and practical challenges of GDP certification.

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Questions and Answers on Transport and Vehicle Qualification (Part 2)

During the Live Online Training “Temperature-Sensitive Pharmaceuticals – Transport and Vehicle Qualification”, a number of interesting and practice-oriented questions were raised by the participants. These questions have been answered in writing after the event. To share some of the key insights with a broader audience, we have compiled a selection of these Q&As for general access. Read Part 2 here.

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Why correct GTIN and 2D Code Data are important

The Defective Medicines Report Centre (DMRC) of the MHRA recently reported an increase in artwork errors, specifically relating to the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) and the 2D GSI DataMatrix code, which encodes the GTIN, batch number, and expiry date of a drug product. 

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Questions and Answers on Transport and Vehicle Qualification (Part 1)

During the Live Online Training “Temperature-Sensitive Pharmaceuticals – Transport and Vehicle Qualification”, a number of interesting and practice-oriented questions were raised by the participants. These questions have been answered in writing after the event. To share some of the key insights with a broader audience, we have compiled a selection of these Q&As for general access. Read Part 1 here.

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Supply Chains in 2035

A recent research initiative by Kühne Logistics University (KLU) and SAP Supply Chain Consulting examines how supply chains are likely to evolve over the next decade. The study involved around 660 supply chain experts. The findings show a clear shift: instead of broad experimentation with new technologies, companies are now focusing on data quality, scalable solutions and measurable value.

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