Accurate translation for legal liability and regulatory compliance
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In the pharmaceutical industry, translation is more than just language conversion. In particular, information related to pharmaceuticals is directly linked to the health and safety of patients, so accuracy of translation is essential. Unclear or incorrect translations can have serious consequences, and as a result, pharmaceutical companies are making great efforts to improve the quality of translations. In this article, we'll look at the main reasons why pharmaceutical companies need accurate translations.
Problems that can be caused by translation errors
- Legal liability and compliance
Pharmaceutical companies receive regulatory agencies (FDA, EMA, etc.) in various countries Strict regulationYou will receive Drug manuals or clinical trial materials are required documents to be submitted to these regulatory bodies, and accurate translations are required. Translation errors can lead to legal issues, and pharmaceutical companies face fines, lawsuits, product recalls, etc. You will be subject to various legal responsibilities You can do it. In particular, an incorrect translation, which can be interpreted as a false advertisement, can be very damaging to a company.
- Patient safety and health protection
Drug instructions, instructions for use, and side effects are essential information for patients to properly take and manage the medication. If this information is misconveyed during the translation process, the patient misuses the medicine, Experiencing serious side effectsYou can do it. For example, mistranslating dosage instructions can be fatal drug misuseIt can lead to Translation accuracy is therefore an important factor in directly protecting patient safety.
- Maintaining the reliability of clinical trials and research data
Clinical trial results and research data are essential to prove the effectiveness and safety of medicines. If the translation is inaccurate, an important scientific discovery or Distort the efficacy of pharmaceuticalsYou can do it. This will provide misinformation to the medical community and researchers, Decrease credibilityYou can drop it.
- Maintaining brand credibility
Since global pharmaceutical companies operate in multinational markets, data translated into each country's language plays an important role in determining a company's image and credibility. About pharmaceuticals due to translation errors Negative perceptionIf this spreads, not only the reliability of the product The company's brand The value may also drop. This can lead to a decrease in market share and adversely affect a company's performance in the long run.
- Securing competitiveness in international markets
Since pharmaceutical companies sell products in various countries around the world, multilingual translation Essential elements for entering international marketsThis is it. If the translation is incorrect, the product may be misunderstood or rejected in the local market. About the product through accurate translation Build trustIf so, in the global market Strengthen competitivenessYou can do it.
Accurate translation using Letterworks
- Maintain consistent translation
If you translate using Letterworks' TM (Translation Memory) function, the original data veracityet consistencyThis will stay. The materials translated due to this TM function are GMP, FDA, etc. Ensure compliance with regulationsI will.
- Expertise-based translation
Letterworks Data team made up of language expertsI have it. Translations are performed based on a high level of understanding of scientific terms, medical expressions, and regulatory documents through expert translators for each language in the relevant team. In particular, clinical trial results or drug manuals, etc. Complex documentsBy accurately translating, we guarantee trust in the safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals.
- Confidentiality and data security
Confidentiality and security are critical in the pharmaceutical industry. Letterworks Strong security systemIt safely processes sensitive drug information and research data, and prevents data leakage during the translation process. This is an important factor in increasing the company's credibility and legal safety.
- Support for global market expansion
Pharmaceutical companies often target multinational markets. Through Letterworks Multi-language translationprovides language materials from various countries to increase credibility and sales potential in global markets. While reducing legal risks due to linguistic errors, in various countries effectiveYou can promote and sell pharmaceuticals with
- Efficient translation management and time saving
Through a project management tool, Letterworks Maximize the efficiency of the translation processI will. Because of this, pharmaceutical companies Save time and moneyYou can do it, and while complying with regulatory submission deadlines High quality translationYou can get it.
In pharmaceutical companies, translation is not just a language translation process; it is an important task closely linked to patient health and safety, legal responsibility, brand credibility, and global market success. Cooperation between professional translators and relevant experts is essential to improve translation accuracy, and through this, pharmaceutical companies can provide reliable drug information to patients and medical staff.
Editor/Choi Min-woo
