Production of tallow derivatives for use in pharmaceuticals - Scientific guideline

This document discusses the use of tallow derivatives in medicinal products or during their manufacturing process. It gives recommendations for the manufacturing conditions of pharmaceutical grade tallow derivatives.

Keywords: Tallow, magnisum stearate, glycerol, polysorbates, bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE)

Current effective version

Position paper on production of Tallow derivatives for use in pharmaceuticals

Adopted Reference Number: CPMP/1163/97 Legal effective date: 17/12/1997