On March 18, 2026, a Cotecna delegation led by LI Wenjiang, Vice President of Cotecna North Asia, visited Hubei Gedian Humanwell Pharmaceutical Excipients Co., Ltd. (www.gdrfyf.cn) in China’s Hubei Province. During the visit, Cotecna formally presented the EXCiPACT certificate to the company, which has obtained this internationally recognized certification.
Accompanied by Helen ZHAO, General Manager of Beijing Cotecna Kaixin Certification (BCK), the Cotecna delegation was welcomed by ZHAO Jing, General Manager of Humanwell Pharmaceutical Excipients, along with the management.
Hubei Gedian Humanwell Pharmaceutical Excipients Co., Ltd. is part of Humanwell Healthcare (Group) Co., Ltd., China’s top 20 pharmaceutical company and undisputed leader in anesthetics/analgesics, holding over 60% of the domestic market. The group exports 80+ products to 70+ countries.
Humanwell Pharmaceutical Excipients is a national high-tech enterprise dedicated to the innovation and manufacturing of premium pharmaceutical excipients in China. The company’s diverse product portfolio covers over 40 specialized varieties, including disintegrants & lubricants, binders & suspending agents, antimicrobial preservatives & emulsifying solubilizers, pH adjusters, and high-risk pharmaceutical excipients.
It operates an integrated platform for customized excipient development and industrial-scale incubation, providing comprehensive solutions to pharmaceutical companies, ranging from tailor-made excipients to functional excipient R&D.
The two parties held discussions centering on four strategic pillars designed to enhance industry standards and market expansion:
- Knowledge Exchange: Sharing pharmaceutical industry insights and EXCiPACT GMP certification best practices, while exploring technical advancements in peer audit methodologies.
- Localization Strategy: Accelerating the adaptation of EXCiPACT GMP standards to align with China’s pharmaceutical excipients industry requirements.
- Integrated Management Systems: Analyzing the commercial value and implementation pathways for complementary certifications, including Environmental & Occupational Health and Safety, Intellectual Property Management (IPMS), and ISO 50001 Energy Management.
- E-Commerce Collaboration: Evaluating partnership models for E-commerce integration, including platform connectivity, demand alignment, inventory planning, and resource allocation.
The engagement establishes a solid foundation for deeper collaboration among Cotecna, BCK, and Humanwell Pharmaceutical Excipients across certification, innovation, and business initiatives.
This reflects Cotecna’s ongoing efforts to align global quality standards with China’s evolving industry landscape. By supporting partners like Hubei Gedian Humanwell Pharmaceutical Excipients in achieving operational excellence and international recognition, Cotecna and BCK are helping to strengthen the competitiveness and global readiness of China’s pharmaceutical supply chain.
About Cotecna
For over 50 years, we have been supporting agriculture, food and pharma, minerals and metals, and consumer products supply chains all over the world. We provide testing, inspection, and certification services to help our clients navigate evolving regulations, ensure product compliance, and support their sustainability journey.
About BCK
Beijing Cotecna Kaixin Certification Co., Ltd. ("BCK") is a third-party certification body accredited by CNAS and ANAB. Focusing on providing certification services covering quality and safety, agri-food products, intellectual property, information security, energy, and sustainability, we have served over 20,000 clients, and remains committed to delivering premium and efficient service to clients, contributing to economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility.
