Merck Expands NJ Pharma Lab with Foreign-Trade Zone Perks
Published Date: 4/14/2025
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Merck, Sharp & Dohme LLC wants to expand their Rahway, New Jersey facility to make new pharmaceutical products for diseases like cancer and infections using special foreign materials. This change lets them save on import duties and speed up research. Public comments are open until May 27, 2025, so folks can share their thoughts before the plan moves forward.
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