Asymchem Achieves First USFDA Inspection Milestone for Carbapenem API Manufacturing Facility

28 July 2026 | Tuesday | News


Short-notice pre-approval inspection validates continuous manufacturing technology at the DH2 site, reinforcing Asymchem’s global quality and regulatory track record.

Asymchem, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), announced that its dedicated carbapenem API manufacturing facility (Jilin Asymchem Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., also known as "DH2") successfully completed its first USFDA inspection on June 22, 2026, for a short-notice Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI) which occurred between April 27-30, 2026.

Asymchem's DH2 facility provides custom carbapenem intermediates to API's supporting clinical into commercial supply. The site houses cutting edge continuous flow ozonolysis capabilities, designed and built in-house by Asymchem's world-class engineering team, with capacity into tonnage scale in support of new chemical entities (NCE). Implementing continuous flow across all Asymchem sites is a priority for heightened operational safety, while hand in hand reducing our carbon footprint.

"I am proud to continue on a successful track record of approvals from regulatory agencies in the U.S, European Union, Japan, China, Australia, Korea, Canada, Brazil and others," stated Dr. Hao Hong, Chairman and CEO of Asymchem Group. "This first inspection of Asymchem's Dunhua 2 facility confirms our unwavering commitment in achieving the highest quality standards".

Across global operations, Asymchem successfully undergoes around 200 customer audits each year and has completed more than 100 regulatory inspections to date. The company remains committed to its Quality by Design (QbD) framework, utilizing science- and risk-based approaches, data-driven decision-making, and integrated control strategies to maintain high-standard quality management throughout the product lifecycle.

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