As demand for ethical, sustainable, and high-quality pharmaceutical products grows, manufacturers are embracing transparency and innovation in HPMC capsule production. 

Key industry shifts include:
• Clean labeling – Ensuring clear, traceable ingredient sourcing.
• Enhanced purity – Innovations that improve quality and safety.
• Sustainability focus – Reducing environmental impact through responsible manufacturing.

(Source: The Medicine Maker)

The article discusses the presence of unethical practices, including forced labor, within hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) supply chains. To address this issue, EMBOCAPS® has introduced the Fair Trade Capsules Mark, aiming to promote transparent and ethical sourcing of HPMC. This initiative requires companies to undergo third-party audits to verify the ethical sourcing of raw materials and mandates public disclosure of their supply chains. The goal is to establish industry-wide certifications and transparency standards, fostering consumer trust and minimizing unethical practices in the pharmaceutical sector.

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