Temperature assurance packaging provider Sonoco ThermoSafe has announced the launch of new controlled room temperature (CRT) versions of its Envoy Series of shipping packages.
The Envoy Series can maintain high-value products such as pharmaceuticals, biologics and vaccines within a specified temperature range during transport.
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The new 15°C to 25°C temperature range versions address recently implemented European good distribution practice (GDP) regulations.
The Envoy CRT Series currently comprises four sizes ranging from 4.5l to 40l. Extra sizes may be added later, however.
Sonoco ThermoSafe Europe general manager Niall Lehane said that customers need to ship room-temperature drugs in temperature-controlled environments.
"The products initially will be available from our Mallow, Ireland, and Duren, Germany facilities. Availability from additional global sites is part of our future plans," Lehane added.
To ensure compliance with GDP regulations, all Envoy shipping systems will maintain the payload’s temperature between 15°C and 25°C for a minimum of two days.
Sonoco ThermoSafe has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and has a vast product offering featuring technology that encompasses refrigerated, frozen and CRT applications.
Image: Sonoco’s new CRT temperature range versions will address recently implemented European GDP regulations. Photo: courtesy of PRNewsFoto/Sonoco.
