Archives for March 7, 2016

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US FDA backlog holding up revamp of inactive ingredients database

By Phil Taylor

The process of sorting out problems with the US FDA's controversial Inactive Ingredients Database (IID) is shaping up to be a huge task, particularly as the agency is working through a backlog of missing updates extending back several years.

Siegfried and BASF reflect on recent API deal

By Gareth Macdonald

Selling most of its API business had only a limited impact on revenues in 2015 according to BASF, which has reiterated its plan to retain its ibuprofen, PEG and omega-3 operations.