Wallenborn achieves a decade of GDP Certification

15. November 2023

Luxembourg-based Wallenborn Transports is delighted to announce it has achieved ten years of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification, ensuring that the pharmaceutical product s in its care are authorised in compliance with European Union legislation.

Luxembourg, 15.11.2023

Ram Menon, Chief Commercial Officer explained, “in 2013, Wallenborn was the first own-fleet operator in Luxembourg to obtain GDP certification, to maintain the highest standards in healthcare transportation and to eliminate the need for manufacturer audits. Our dedicated GDP teams, located at our control tower in Luxembourg and on the roads across Europe have a singular focus – to ensure that the correct products are delivered in perfect condition to the appropriate recipients within a satisfactory timeframe”.

Elements of Wallenborn’s GDP Certification include

Legal and regulatory framework to ensure thorough understanding of, and compliance with regulations and guidelines.
Implementing and maintaining a robust Quality Management System is essential and includes procedures for pre-loading, loading and unloading, and maintaining the correct temperature range for products.
Supply Chain Mapping to visualise the transportation process and identify potential risks and areas for improvement and implement safety and security protocols.
Temperature Mapping and Transport Qualification ensuring that products are transported under the correct temperature conditions.
Staff and driver training to ensure the importance of understanding and maintaining the integrity of the cold chain for temperature-sensitive products.
Trailer fleet cleaning protocols

For more information about our Wallenborn’s healthcare specialities, please visit www.wallenborn.com/healthcare