DUSSELDORF, GERMANY
A Letter from Leadership
Welcome Catalent Visitors!
We are excited to host you at our Catalent Dusseldorf site. This state-of-the-art facility develops and manufactures GMP-grade human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Our iPSC tools, services and expertise at this site offers the building blocks across our cell therapy network to industrialize iPSC-based therapies from banking to process development and manufacturing. Coupling our high-quality iPSC banks with our unparalleled manufacturing expertise, Catalent is positioned as a full value chain partner of choice for iPSC-based therapeutics with integrated solutions from plasmid DNA manufacturing to clinical supply.
This packet includes all the information you need in preparation for your travel to the Dusseldorf, Germany site, located in the city of Langenfeld (Rheinland). Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for special arrangements to ease your stay during your visit.
We look forward to your visit and wish you a pleasant stay.
Jürgen Weisser
General Manager iPSC Solutions
OUR CAPABILITIES:
- Research: iPSC differentiation, gene editing, universal iPSC bank
- Development and Manufacturing: Custom-made iPSCs, process development and tech transfer into global CGT network for iPSC clinical and commercial manufacturing
On behalf of all of our employees here at the Dusseldorf site, thank you for your visit and welcome to Dusseldorf!
For more information about our Dusseldorf site visit our locations page.
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Visitor Health Statement
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors, and the customers and patients we serve. In light of the Coronavirus outbreak, we have put in place restrictions on access to our sites.
By entering this facility I affirm that:
I have not experienced any of the following symptoms within 72 hours of visiting this site:
- Fever or chills
- Congestion or runny nose
- Cough
- Nausea or vomiting
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Muscle or body aches
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
Catalent takes the health and safety of its employees seriously. As such, if you should exhibit the symptoms of, or test positive for, COVID-19 over the next two days, we request that you contact your Catalent host, so that Catalent can take all possible measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
Site visitor guidelines are dependent on local regulations as well as local pandemic status and are subject to change. Your site host will advise on any changes outside of this document prior to visit.
Key Dusseldorf Site Information
SECURITY
- Please observe speed limits and stop signs while driving on the premises and yield to pedestrians.
- Please park in visitor-designated parking areas.
- All persons visiting the plant must register at the front desk on arrival and departure and wear the issued visitor name tag or contractor badge at all times while on plant property.
- All vehicles and articles, including briefcases, bags, boxes, lunch boxes, containers, etc. are subject to inspection.
- Cameras are not allowed on the site without prior authorization from site management.
- Catalent accepts no responsibility for the loss of or damage to personal property in the parking lot.
SAFETY & EMERGENCY
- Visitors are accompanied at all times within the facility.
If you discover a fire:
Raise Alarm
- In the event of a fire emergency, a long continuous alarm will sound. In the event of severe weather, an intermittent alarm will sound. Your Catalent Host will escort you to either the nearest exit door (fire).
If you hear the fire alarm
- Please be aware of the evacuation routes in the areas which you will be working and ask your Catalent host for further clarification, if needed.
- Egress maps are posted throughout the facility.
- Evacuate the building via the nearest exit in an orderly manner.
- Go to your designated meting location with your Catalent host.
- Do not re-enter any building that is in a state of alarm.
- Do not stand or block the Fire Exits, aisles, electrical panels and fire equipment.
- Should you witness an emergency (fire, injury, chemical spill, or other hazard).
Accident or Injury
- If you have an accident or feel ill, inform your host who will arrange for first aid.
GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES (GMP)
- The Pharmaceutical facility adheres to regulatory requirements including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as specified in the Quality Agreement signed with each customer.
- Visitors are accompanied at all times within the facility. If your visit includes a facility tour ensure you bring closed toed, flat shoes.
SIGNS & WARNINGS
- Please be aware of displayed warning/personal protection signs and adhere to instruction issued by Catalent staff.
- Do not enter restricted areas or touch any product, materials, machinery controls or equipment, unless authorized to do so by your host.
- Stay clear of vehicle doorways and watch at all times for moving vehicles.
SMOKING
- Smoking is prohibited except in the designated area. Alcohol, smokeless tobacco and illegal drug use are prohibited at all times.
IT
- Catalent offers wireless internet access for our guest. Please ask your host for instruction on access.
- Catalent provides guest printing services. Please contact reception for instructions.