Lainate, Italy, February 10th, 2026 - Safic-Alcan Italia, a global leader in the distribution of chemicals specialties, is pleased to announce that it has obtained GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certification for the import of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from non-European countries. This confirms the company's ongoing commitment to ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
The certification, issued by AIFA (Agenzia Italiana del Farmaco), certifies that Safic-Alcan Italia's supplier qualification, quality control, supply chain management, and traceability processes are fully compliant with the current European Good Manufacturing Practices regulations.
With this important recognition, Safic-Alcan Italia further strengthens its ability to operate internationally, expanding its access to non-EU markets and consolidating its role as a reliable partner for the pharmaceutical industry.
Achieving GMP certification for the import of active ingredients from non-European countries represents a strategic milestone for our company. This achievement confirms the strength of our quality system and our ongoing commitment to excellence and patient health protection.Giorgio Gussoni, Managing Director of Safic-Alcan Italia
“Thanks to the work of Arianna Fusco, Pharmacist and Qualified Person, and to the ability to import APIs from several non-European countries into the Italian market, Safic-Alcan Italy is now in a position to respond very closely to its customers’ needs, thereby reinforcing its development strategy in Italy for the pharmaceutical market”, adds Gaël Garnaud, Pharmaceutical Development Director.
Safic-Alcan Italia will continue to invest in quality, compliance, and innovation, pursuing the highest regulatory standards and strengthening its capabilities along the entire pharmaceutical value chain.
About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan is a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals headquartered in Paris La Défense. The Company develops and provides wide ranges of polymers, materials and additives for the rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, polyurethane, lubricants, detergency, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals industries. With a network of 44 offices strategically located in Europe, Turkey, Middle East, North America, Mexico, South America, China and South Africa, and 1000+ employees, the company generated a turnover of €907 million in 2024.