Defining the Expected Profile of an Ideal Raw Material
| Ideal Raw Material | Comments |
|---|---|
| Safe | Known safety profile |
| Consistent quality | Lot-to-lot consistency throughout its life cycle |
| Well-characterized | Known material quality |
| Well-defined product interaction | Known physico-chemical interactions |
| Compliant to regulatory requirements | US, European Union, Japan, other regulatory authorities |
| Continuous supply | Keeping consistent quality |
| Supply chain transparency | Get to know the supply chain |
| Manufacturer/vendor relationship | Open communication, auditing |
| Back-up supplier | Appropriately qualified |