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8 July 2019 Tablets & Capsules ness of the benefits of regular check- ups, and a growing demand for inac- tive ingredients such as lubricants, binders, and fillers in drug formula- tions. Key market players listed in the report include Kirsch Pharma, PT Halim Sakti Pratama, Bronson & Jacobs, Nimbasia, Aromantic, Amik Italia, Parchem Fine & Specialty Chemicals, Baerlocher, and Valtris Specialty Chemicals. Probiotics market to be worth $12.75 billion by 2026 ALBANY, NY—The global probi- otics market is expected to increase at a compound annual rate of 8.3 percent through the end of 2026, according to a report by Transparency Market Research. The market is segmented into dry and liquid probiotics, with the dry segment (comprised of tablets/ caplets, capsules, powders/granules, and chewables) to be the more popu- lar segment during the forecast period due to the wider range of product vari- ations and the increasing number of powder/granular products. industry news FDA publishes ANDA pathway final guidance and generic drug PSGs website SILVER SPRING, MD—The FDA published the final guidance "Deter- mining Whether to Submit an ANDA or 505(b)(2) Application," which focuses on the application criteria for abbreviated approval pathways under section 505(j) and section 505(b)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act. This guidance is intended to help manufacturers determine which of the two pathways is most appro- priate for submission of a marketing application for a human drug product and provides applicants with direction on requesting assistance in making this determination as well as regula- tory and scientific considerations for ANDA and 505(b)(2) applications. The agency also published an enhanced version of the Prod- uct-Specific Guidances (PSGs) for Magnesium stearate market to grow 7.2 percent annually through 2025 EDISON, NJ—The global mag- nesium stearate market is forecast to increase at a 7.2 percent compound annual growth rate through 2025, according to a report by Advance M a r k e t A n a l y t i c s . T h e m a r k e t growth will be driven by an increas- ing number of online platforms and distribution channels, rising aware- age form (SODF) nutraceuticals, including tablets, capsules, granules, sachets, and powders. North Amer- ica and Europe are expected to gain significant market share, but South Asia is predicted to hold the most growth opportunities for manufac- turers. The report identified Ingre- dion, Cargill, DowDuPont, Kerry, Roquette, Ashland, and BASF as some of the top shareholders in nutraceutical excipients market. 100% Quality Vision Inspection, YES! Introducing e Enclony PLANET 6G • Designed with the latest vision technology that accurately detects tablet or capsule defects, surface damage, empty capsules, etc. • 10 2D and 2 3D inspection cameras capture entire surface area • Can inspect tablets and capsules of any shape, size, and color • Inspection output: • Up to 350,000 tablets/hour • Up to 150,000 capsules/hour • User-friendly HMI control system with smart technology • 10 minutes to clean between batches and 30 minutes for complete changeover using no tools Next Generation Visual Tablet and Capsule Inspection Machine 4 Corporate Drive • Cranbury, NJ 08512 Ph: 855-4KEYINT • info@keyinternational.com www.keyinternational.com/NEW PROCESSING EQUIPMENT: Capsule Checkweighers, Capsule Fillers, Capsule Polishers, High Shear Mixers & Granulators, Homogenizers, Metal Detectors, Rotary Tablet Presses, Tablet & Capsule Inspection, Tablet Coaters, Tablet Dedusters, Tablet Friability Testers, Tablet Hardness Testers, CORA Butterfly Valves PACKAGING EQUIPMENT: Blister Packaging, Bottle Cappers, Bottle Fillers, Bottle Inserters, Bottle Unscramblers, Cartoners, Form/Fill/Seal Pouch Fillers, Single Dose Pre-formed Plastic Shells, Stick Pack Packaging, Suppository Systems, Tablet & Capsule Counters, Tube Fillers, Key-Lon & Key-Lube One Company. One Source. Since 1968. LOOK TO KEY INTERNATIONAL FOR: