The QEP accreditation recognises transport service providers who manage Envirotainer container shipments in accordance with industry Good Distribution Practices.
Swiss WorldCargo’s QEP accredited stations include QEP Basic, Advanced and Expert levels, with 31 stations receiving the QEP Advanced award: the highest number of stations with this distinction in the industry. The airline’s Zurich hub, meanwhile, has recently been recognised as a QEP Expert station, based on its GDP compliance and CEIV certification.
“This is another very important milestone for Swiss WorldCargo on our pharma road-map,” said Susanne Wellauer, Head of Vertical Industry Pharmaceutical and Healthcare. “It clearly shows the expertise of our teams and our ability to handle Envirotainer shipments in accordance with the industry standard Goods Distribution Practice. The QEP expert level of our Zurich hub is a clear evidence of our premium SWISS quality that extends through the whole Swiss WorldCargo network of 31 QEP advanced stations.”
Envirotainer launched the QEP programme over ten years ago to promote the safe handling of pharmaceuticals, and now has approximately 40 participating companies with more than 730 participating stations worldwide.
“The QEP program and its participants serve to protect the safe delivery of pharmaceuticals for the benefit of the patient,” said Chris Fore, Compliance Manager at Envirotainer. “QEP is both a benchmark and a means by which we engage our partners to provide consistent service and fulfil Good Distribution Practice requirements from Pharmaceutical companies. It helps pharmaceutical companies identify potential hazards and control the subsequent risks."