GDP pharma: the pharmaceutical certificate for Mesaroli’s logistics

The essential role of the GDP Pharma certification in pharmaceutical transport services

Pharmaceutical transport management is one of the most delicate activities in the logistics sector, as it involves products whose integrity and safety are crucial for public health. In this context, the GDP Pharma certificate ensures that distribution activities comply with European regulations.

It is not legally mandatory, but it represents an increasingly requested industry benchmark.

Companies operating in pharmaceutical logistics now consider it indispensable for demonstrating reliability and quality and for securing partnerships with demanding pharmaceutical industry clients.
This article explores what the GDP Pharma certification is, the requirements for obtaining it, and how Mesaroli ensures its effective application in pharmaceutical transport.

What is the GDP Pharma Certificate and what does it guarantee?

The GDP Pharma certificate (Good Distribution Practice) is an international certification confirming the application of proper practices in the distribution of medicines, in line with strict European quality standards (EU GDP – Good Distribution Practice). It ensures that medicines maintain their quality and integrity throughout the entire distribution chain, from production to final delivery to the end user.
GDP regulations are based on Czech Republic Decree No. 229/2008 Sb. and European Commission guideline 2013/C 343/01, which define shared criteria to ensure the safety, traceability, and quality of medicines at every stage of transport and distribution.
The core areas covered by GDP Pharma certification include crucial aspects such as:

• Temperature control: medicines must remain within specified temperature ranges throughout distribution, achieved through active or passive refrigeration systems and continuous monitoring of temperature data.
• Complete traceability: every distribution phase, from collection to final delivery, must be documented and monitored via digital systems, ensuring the ability to quickly trace any anomaly.
• Product security: measures are taken to prevent contamination, theft, or tampering, including the use of seals, physical barriers, and checks at critical points along the supply chain.
• Staff training: continuous and mandatory training is provided for all involved personnel, following defined and regularly updated guidelines to ensure adequate skills and awareness of responsibilities. Training content includes temperature management and monitoring, correct loading and unloading procedures, completion of GDP documentation, recognising risk situations for medicine integrity, and emergency procedures in case of deviations from standard parameters.

Achieving this certification offers concrete assurance of the quality of medicines throughout the entire distribution chain.
Holding this certification confirms the quality of the entire pharmaceutical distribution chain, thanks to strict standards in terms of safety, traceability, and control of transport conditions.

Mesaroli’s commitment to GDP-certified pharmaceutical logistics

Mesaroli, a leader in national and international road transport, has obtained the GDP Pharma certification, demonstrating its concrete commitment to the safe and compliant handling of pharmaceutical product transport. The company strictly complies with European standards, ensuring that every shipment maintains high levels of quality, traceability, and integrity through to its final destination.
The main measures adopted by the company include:

• Dedicated vehicles and advanced technology: use of GDP-certified vehicles equipped with active refrigeration systems and digital sensors for constant temperature control, with regular validation to ensure reliable performance in all climate conditions.
• Continuous monitoring and load security: every shipment is tracked in real time through integrated telematics platforms, enabling rapid detection of deviations from critical parameters and immediate corrective action.
• Specialised training and ongoing updates: all staff involved in the transport and handling of medicines receive continuous training on GDP regulations, standard operating procedures, and emergency management, ensuring informed and compliant handling.
• Comprehensive documentation and full traceability: every stage of the logistics chain is documented and digitally archived, ensuring full visibility and transparency for customers, authorities, and pharmaceutical partners.

Contact us to find out how Mesaroli can support your business with secure, traceable, and fully GDP Pharma-compliant logistics solutions.

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