VeriPac FLEX - Deterministic CCIT for Flexible Pharmaceutical Packaging

VeriPac FLEX is a vacuum-based, deterministic container closure integrity testing (CCIT) technology developed by Packaging Technologies & Inspection specifically for flexible pharmaceutical packaging. The system detects micro-leaks in pouches, sachets, and other flexible formats using a non-destructive, quantitative measurement approach.

How VeriPac FLEX Works

VeriPac FLEX applies precisely controlled vacuum conditions while high-resolution sensors monitor pressure response within the test chamber. Advanced algorithms account for package deformation and material behavior—challenges that traditionally limit the reliability of flexible package testing. This enables accurate, repeatable detection of leaks that would otherwise go undetected by visual or probabilistic methods.

Why Deterministic Testing Matters for Flexible Packaging

Flexible packaging has historically been difficult to evaluate due to material compliance and variability. VeriPac FLEX overcomes these limitations by delivering quantitative, non-destructive results, allowing manufacturers to:

• Establish meaningful acceptance criteria
• Compare package performance objectively
• Generate data suitable for validation and regulatory review

This transforms flexible package testing from a qualitative check into a scientifically defensible measurement.

Use Across the Pharmaceutical Packaging Lifecycle

VeriPac FLEX supports integrity assurance from early development through commercial production:

• Package Development: Compare materials, seal designs, and process parameters using objective performance data.
• Validation & Regulatory Submission: Generate repeatable, traceable results aligned with risk-based validation strategies.
• Stability & Distribution Studies: Retain tested samples due to the non-destructive nature of the method.
• Production Quality Control: Deploy in manual, semi-automated, or fully automated configurations to reduce operator influence and improve consistency.

Automation further supports data integrity expectations in regulated manufacturing environments.

Alignment with USP <1207>

From a USP <1207> perspective, VeriPac FLEX aligns with the expectation for deterministic CCIT methods that are repeatable, sensitive, and representative of real-world package performance. It fills a critical gap in container closure integrity strategies for flexible pharmaceutical packaging formats.