TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MICRONUTRIENT PRODUCTS

Overview

The document outlines general specifications and requirements applicable to all micronutrient products in all formats except parenterals, procured by UNICEF. Product-specific specifications are detailed in solicitation activities, Long-Term Arrangement Contracts, and Purchase Orders. Suppliers must adhere to both the technical requirements and unique product specifications, as they complement each other. 

It covers requirements for micronutrient products procured by UNICEF, including sections on:

• Quality, safety, and efficacy requirements for micronutrient products
• Regulatory compliance and alignment with international standards (GMP, pharmacopeias)
• Manufacturing, stability, packaging, and labelling requirements
• Supplier qualification, quality systems, and lifecycle management
• Annex: Supplier qualification process overview (narrative + flowchart)
• Annex: Defined product scope
• Appendix: Risk-based change management with practical examples

Suppliers are requested to read the three documents in conjunction with one another: IAFPPQ, TQPM and Technical Requirements for Micronutrient Products.

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TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MICRONUTRIENT PRODUCTS