Clinical Trial Packaging
- Every packaging design unique; we have never replicated a design
- GMP-certified facility with GDP warehousing and Schedule I/II licensing
- Cold seal technology: pressure-only sealing that protects sensitive compounds
Your medication deserves packaging that is designed specifically for your trial, not adapted from someone else's.
Clinical trial packaging is not a commodity. Your compound has specific stability requirements. Your protocol defines unique dosing schedules. Your patient population has particular needs. Yet most packaging suppliers offer standardised solutions and treat clinical work as a sideline to their commercial business.
Ecobliss takes the opposite approach. Since 1996, we have created a unique packaging design for every single project. We have never replicated a design. Our team of 40 packaging specialists treats your trial as if it were our own, working as an extension of your team from initial concept through production and delivery. As the inventor of cold seal wallet technology, we bring a packaging format to clinical trials that protects temperature-sensitive compounds without heat exposure, integrates dosing instructions and patient information directly into the pack, and opens easily for patients of all ages and abilities.
A full-service partner, not another vendor to manage.
Managing clinical trial packaging across multiple suppliers creates risk. Miscommunication between design, production, and logistics partners leads to delays and errors. Ecobliss eliminates this complexity by handling the entire process under one roof: packaging design and development, component manufacturing, assembly on manual or automated lines, FMD-compliant serialization, and GDP-compliant warehousing, including authorization for Schedule I and II controlled substances.
Our cold seal wallet format is particularly well-suited for clinical trials. The pressure-only sealing uses water-based, solvent-free adhesive that is fully recyclable with the cardboard component, supporting your sustainability goals. The easy-open mechanism is accessible for elderly patients and those with reduced dexterity. Printed wallet panels integrate calendar dosing layouts, safety instructions, and trial-specific information alongside the blister. For studies requiring child-resistant packaging, our patented Locked4Kids platform provides certified solutions for both EU and US markets that integrate directly into the wallet format.
Built for the realities of clinical development, not just the plan.
Protocols change. Dosage arms get added. Recruitment timelines shift. The difference between a supplier and a partner shows when things do not go according to plan. Ecobliss operates as a single point of contact for your entire packaging process. When changes happen, they are coordinated through one team that already knows your study, your compound, and your requirements. Our in-house design and prototyping capability means revised packaging concepts are developed within days. Scalable equipment moves from manual stations for small batches to fully automated lines for larger runs. This flexibility is not an afterthought; it is how we have operated for over 30 years.
From clinical packaging to commercial launch with the same team.
Many of our clinical trial clients continue with Ecobliss into commercial production. The packaging concepts, artwork, tooling, and quality documentation from your trial carry forward directly. No technology transfer to a new vendor, no re-validation of processes, no rebuilding of quality agreements. The same team of 40 people and the same facility handle both phases. For products with orphan designation or smaller patient populations, where packaging volumes remain comparable throughout the product lifecycle, this continuity is especially valuable. You focus on developing life-changing medications. We handle the specialised packaging they require.
What to expect from your clinical trial packaging project
Collaborative consultation
We start by understanding your compound, your protocol, and your specific requirements. Our team reviews product specifications, target markets, patient population, and trial design. Within one week you receive a packaging assessment with a recommended format, material selection, compliance approach, and realistic timeline. This is a conversation, not a form; we ask questions, challenge assumptions, and propose alternatives you may not have considered.
Custom design and prototyping
Our in-house design team develops a packaging solution that is unique to your trial. Every project gets its own design; we never reuse templates. You receive physical prototypes to evaluate form, function, and suitability before production tooling is committed. For cold seal wallets, this includes printed panel layouts with dosing schedules and patient instructions. Typical turnaround: 5 to 10 working days.
GMP production with integrated serialization
Clinical packs are produced in our GMP-certified facility in Echt, the Netherlands. Batch records, in-process controls, and quality inspection are standard. FMD-compliant serialization is integrated into every packaging line. Our equipment ranges from manual stations for small Phase I batches to automated lines for larger production runs, all within the same facility and managed by the same team.
Storage, distribution, and ongoing support
Finished packs are stored in our GDP-compliant warehouse with controlled substance security where applicable. For multi-period studies, repeat supplies are produced against call-off orders. Your dedicated contact remains available throughout the trial for amendments, additional supply runs, or any question that comes up. Returns management, reconciliation, and destruction with full documentation are part of our standard service.
Share your protocol. We will design the packaging around it.
Tell us about your compound, your trial design, and your packaging requirements. Our clinical trial packaging team will review feasibility and come back with a custom proposal, realistic timeline, and budget indication within one week. No generic templates, no obligations, just a packaging concept built for your specific trial.
Questions clinical supply managers ask us
What makes Ecobliss different from larger contract packaging organisations?
We are a team of 40 specialists, not a division within a larger corporation. Every client works directly with the people who design, produce, and deliver their packaging. This means faster decisions, shorter communication lines, and a team that genuinely knows your project. We specialise in high-value, low- to mid-volume medications where customisation and attention to detail matter more than production scale.
What types of products can you package for clinical trials?
We handle all primary packed dosage forms: oral solids, vials, syringes, suppositories, and medical devices. Our cold seal wallet technology is particularly suited for blister-packed products, while our broader secondary packaging capabilities cover cartoning and kit assembly for any dosage form.
Is there a minimum batch size?
No. Our equipment ranges from manual packaging stations for very small batches to fully automated lines for larger runs. We handle clinical-scale quantities without minimum order penalties, making us equally suitable for early-phase studies and large multi-site trials.
How do you handle packaging changes during a trial?
Protocol amendments are a normal part of clinical development. Because design, prototyping, and production are all in-house at a single facility, changes are coordinated through one team. Revised concepts and artwork can be developed within days, and production adjusts without the delays of coordinating between multiple suppliers.
What certifications does your facility hold?
Our facility in Echt, the Netherlands is GMP-certified for pharmaceutical packaging, GDP-compliant for storage and distribution, and licensed for Schedule I and II controlled substances. We hold FSC certification (license C194323) for sustainable materials and have FMD-compliant serialization integrated into every packaging line.
How does cold seal technology benefit clinical trial packaging?
Cold seal uses pressure instead of heat to seal blister packs, protecting temperature-sensitive compounds. The water-based, solvent-free adhesive is fully recyclable with the cardboard component. The wallet format integrates dosing schedules, patient instructions, and trial information directly into the pack. The easy-open mechanism is accessible for all patient groups, including elderly patients and those with reduced dexterity.
Can you support the transition from clinical to commercial packaging?
Yes, and this is where our model is strongest. Artwork, tooling, specifications, and quality agreements from your clinical programme carry forward into commercial production. The same facility and team handle both phases. For orphan drugs and specialty medications with smaller volumes, this continuity is especially valuable because production scales remain similar throughout the product lifecycle.
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