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Generalitat De Catalunya

CERTIFICATE NUMBER: NCF-II/2537/001/CAT

CERTIFICATE OF GMP COMPLIANCE OF A MANUFACTURER(1) , (2)

Part 1

Issued following an inspection in accordance with
Art. 111(5) of Directive 2001/83/EC as amended

The competent authority of Spain confirms the following:

The manufacturer: Esteve Quimica S.A.

Site address: Carretera Vendrell Sant Jaume Km 5, Banyeres Del Penedes, Tarragona, 43711, Spain

OMS Organisation Id. / OMS Location Id.: ORG-100002266 / LOC-100005724


Is an active substance manufacturer that has been inspected in accordance with Art. 111(1) of Directive 2001/83/EC0.

Other

(Human) artículo 108, Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2015, de 24 de julio, artículo 64, Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2015, de 24 de julio, Real Decreto 824/2010, de 25 de junio, artículo 47 de la Directiva 2001/83/CE

From the knowledge gained during inspection of this manufacturer, the latest of which was conducted on  2025-10-20 , it is considered that it complies with:

  • The principles and guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practice laid down in Directive (EU) 2017/1572. (3)
  • The principles of GMP for active substances referred to in Article 47 of Directive 2001/83/EC and an appropriate level of GMP as referred to in Article 46(f) of Directive 2001/83/EC.
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    This certificate reflects the status of the manufacturing site at the time of the inspection noted above and should not be relied upon to reflect the compliance status if more than three years have elapsed since the date of that inspection. However, this period of validity may be reduced or extended using regulatory risk management principles by an entry in the Restrictions or Clarifying remarks field. Updates to restrictions or clarifying remarks can be identified through the EudraGMDP website (https://eudragmdp.ema.europa.eu/). This certificate is valid only when presented with all pages and both Parts 1 and 2.

     The authenticity of this certificate may be verified in EudraGMDP. If it does not appear, please contact the issuing authority.

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    (1) The certificate referred to in paragraph Art. 111(5) of Directive 2001/83/ECis also applicable to importers.
    (2) Guidance on the interpretation of this template can be found in the Interpretation of the Union format for GMP certificate.
    (3) These requirements fulfil the GMP recommendations of WHO.

    Part 2

    Human Medicinal Products

    Manufacture of active substance. Names of substances subject to inspection:
    [7378]AZELASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE(en)
    [9434]DULOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE(en)
    [6763]felodipine(en)
    [524]LEVETIRACETAM(en)
    [7671]MELOXICAM(en)
    [3065]METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE(en)
    [1320]RILUZOLE(en)

    3. MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS - ACTIVE SUBSTANCES

    Active Substance:AZELASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE
    3.1 Manufacture of Active Substance by Chemical Synthesis
     
    3.1.1  Manufacture of active substance intermediates
    3.1.2  Manufacture of crude active substance
    3.1.3  Salt formation / Purification steps:
    Formation of salt clorhydrate, crystallization, filtration, wash
    3.5 General Finishing Steps
     
    3.5.1  Physical processing steps:
    Drying, sieving, homogenization
    3.5.2  Primary Packaging (enclosing / sealing the active substance within a packaging material which is in direct contact with the substance)
    3.5.3  Secondary Packaging (placing the sealed primary package within an outer packaging material or container. This also includes any labelling of the material which could be used for identification or traceability (lot numbering) of the active substance)
    3.6 Quality Control Testing
     
    3.6.1  Physical / Chemical testing
    3.6.2  Microbiological testing excluding sterility testing

    Active Substance:DULOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE
    3.1 Manufacture of Active Substance by Chemical Synthesis
     
    3.1.1  Manufacture of active substance intermediates
    3.1.2  Manufacture of crude active substance
    3.1.3  Salt formation / Purification steps:
    Crystallization, centrifugation, washing
    3.5 General Finishing Steps
     
    3.5.1  Physical processing steps:
    Drying, sieving
    3.5.2  Primary Packaging (enclosing / sealing the active substance within a packaging material which is in direct contact with the substance)
    3.5.3  Secondary Packaging (placing the sealed primary package within an outer packaging material or container. This also includes any labelling of the material which could be used for identification or traceability (lot numbering) of the active substance)
    3.6 Quality Control Testing
     
    3.6.1  Physical / Chemical testing

    Active Substance:felodipine
    3.1 Manufacture of Active Substance by Chemical Synthesis
     
    3.1.1  Manufacture of active substance intermediates
    3.1.2  Manufacture of crude active substance
    3.1.3  Salt formation / Purification steps:
    Crystallization, centrifugation, wash
    3.6 Quality Control Testing
     
    3.6.1  Physical / Chemical testing

    Active Substance:LEVETIRACETAM
    3.1 Manufacture of Active Substance by Chemical Synthesis
     
    3.1.1  Manufacture of active substance intermediates
    3.1.2  Manufacture of crude active substance
    3.1.3  Salt formation / Purification steps:
    API (oral): crystallization, centrifugation, wash
    3.1.4  Other:
    Alternatively partial or complete manufacture
    3.5 General Finishing Steps
     
    3.5.1  Physical processing steps:
    Drying, milling, homogenization
    3.5.2  Primary Packaging (enclosing / sealing the active substance within a packaging material which is in direct contact with the substance)
    3.5.3  Secondary Packaging (placing the sealed primary package within an outer packaging material or container. This also includes any labelling of the material which could be used for identification or traceability (lot numbering) of the active substance)
    3.6 Quality Control Testing
     
    3.6.1  Physical / Chemical testing

    Active Substance:MELOXICAM
    3.1 Manufacture of Active Substance by Chemical Synthesis
     
    3.1.1  Manufacture of active substance intermediates
    3.1.2  Manufacture of crude active substance
    3.1.3  Salt formation / Purification steps:
    Crystallization, centrifugation, wash
    3.5 General Finishing Steps
     
    3.5.1  Physical processing steps:
    Drying
    3.6 Quality Control Testing
     
    3.6.1  Physical / Chemical testing

    Active Substance:METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE
    3.1 Manufacture of Active Substance by Chemical Synthesis
     
    3.1.1  Manufacture of active substance intermediates
    3.1.2  Manufacture of crude active substance
    3.1.3  Salt formation / Purification steps:
    Formation of clorhydrate, crystallization, centrifugation, wash
    3.5 General Finishing Steps
     
    3.5.1  Physical processing steps:
    Drying, sieving, homogenization
    3.6 Quality Control Testing
     
    3.6.1  Physical / Chemical testing

    Active Substance:RILUZOLE
    3.1 Manufacture of Active Substance by Chemical Synthesis
     
    3.1.1  Manufacture of active substance intermediates
    3.1.2  Manufacture of crude active substance
    3.1.3  Salt formation / Purification steps:
    Crystallization, filtration, wash
    3.5 General Finishing Steps
     
    3.5.1  Physical processing steps:
    Drying
    3.6 Quality Control Testing
     
    3.6.1  Physical / Chemical testing

    Clarifying remarks (for public users):
    This certificate is valid until 20/10/2029

     

     


    		 
    		 
     
         
     
     
    		 
     
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