It will probably never happen, but…

Published: 13-Nov-2014

A breach in sterility within a classified facility can cause delays and lost product batches. Chris Langley, Bioquell UK, looks at how establishing a Contamination Event Recovery Plan can minimise what could otherwise be costly delays

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To receive an operating licence, Containment Level 3 laboratories require an approved decontamination protocol in case of a spillage. Such areas are generally much smaller and less complex than a typical aseptic facility, so why not develop a similar plan for a pharmaceutical production plant?

A contamination event in a classified area typically brings a halt to all production activities, resulting in spiralling lost opportunity costs. In such a high pressure and emotional environment, clear strategic thinking can sometimes be compromised, leading to further delays in situation recovery. Formulation of a robust recovery plan in advance of such an event can help restore the facility to operation with minimal delay and cost.

Bioquell offers consultancy services to help prepare Contamination Event Recovery Plans (CERPs) as part of wider business continuity planning strategy. The CERP collates all pertinent information to allow the contamination to be contained, identified and ultimately eradicated, quickly and efficiently.

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