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How to set up a project for handling highly potent products

How to set up a project for handling highly potent products

In this article, three specialists from Litek focus on the field of primary containment that can be achieved with a suitable design of the process under isolator. <br> <br> Written by Javier Alonso Gómez, Alex García and Gastón Ariel Estruch
Cleanroom Technology Conference 2023 | Review

Cleanroom Technology Conference 2023 | Review

Angstrom Technology, Ecolab, Elis Cleanroom, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, GEA, and more! All names you could have snagged yourself a conversation with at this year’s Cleanroom Technology Conference. For two days in Birmingham representatives from all over the cleanroom sector met for an exhibition and conference that is at the pinnacle of their industry. Here is a taste of what you missed!
How is laminar airflow technology enabling the industry to meet aseptic processing demand?

How is laminar airflow technology enabling the industry to meet aseptic processing demand?

There is a growing demand for aseptic processing capacity; from both drug developers and their contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) partners. This article explains how advanced technology, such as laminar airflow, can help the industry and its partners deliver the required cleanroom infrastructure that meets stringent global sterile integrity standards. Grant Merril from AES Clean Technology explains
From the client's perspective: designing an ISO Class 8 cleanroom

From the client's perspective: designing an ISO Class 8 cleanroom

Univercells Technologies’ Head of Manufacturing & Supply Chain talks about his approach to building a scalable pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Belgium. Gareth Crothers from Univercells explains
Top cleanroom projects of 2022

Top cleanroom projects of 2022

2022 saw some really inventive projects and solutions to problems. Taking a look back at some of the biggest and most innovative builds from cleanroom providers shows the standards for 2022 and there are definitely some standouts
Customising fume cupboards for EV battery recycling

Customising fume cupboards for EV battery recycling

Recycling research to make electric car battery usage more circular required a custom containment solution for the hydrofluoric acid produced. Susie Lee-Kilgariff from Envair explains
The importance of correct lubrication for cleanroom contamination control

The importance of correct lubrication for cleanroom contamination control

Contamination events in pharmaceutical manufacturing can be extremely costly. One such area that introduces potential contamination risk if not managed effectively, is the use of bearing lubrication in equipment. Chris Johnson from SMB Bearings explains
The critical role of temperature monitoring in the pharma cold chain

The critical role of temperature monitoring in the pharma cold chain

Senior GxP Regulatory Expert from global measurement technology provider Vaisala discusses the challenges and describes solutions for both static and dynamic temperature monitoring in pharmaceutical cold chains. Words by Paul Daniel
ISPE GAMP5 second edition: What’s new?

ISPE GAMP5 second edition: What’s new?

General Manager of Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, EMEA Operations, Hasim Solmaz takes a detailed look at the recently published IPSE Good Automated Manufacturing Practices
How accurate are CFD simulation results?

How accurate are CFD simulation results?

Having accurate Computational Fluid Dynamics results will inspire confidence in the decision-making process, so what does it take to ensure this? The Jimmy Lea team explains
Microbiological safety cabinets: Best cleaning protocol

Microbiological safety cabinets: Best cleaning protocol

What should you be doing to keep your Microbiological Safety Cabinets (MSCs) clean, and how often should you be doing it? Charis Hickey from Biopharma Group explains
The pain of change: Could disinfectant suppliers be part of the cure?

The pain of change: Could disinfectant suppliers be part of the cure?

As an industry with safety as the primary concern, the pharmaceutical industry can often seem quite conservative, but should it be? Ecolab's Matt Cokely discusses
What you might miss when planning an in vitro coupon study

What you might miss when planning an in vitro coupon study

Disinfectant validation typically consists of two distinct testing phases; <em>in vitro</em> testing and <em>in situ</em> testing. It is important not to overlook any important considerations for these tests, STERIS' Richard Chai & Dave Shields explain
Using product inspection for quality control in liquid medicines

Using product inspection for quality control in liquid medicines

In liquid pharmaceuticals, the stakes could not be higher: the correct dosage and usage can literally be a matter of life and death. This article looks at how manufacturers and packaging companies in this field can harness product inspection to ensure they produce high-quality liquid pharmaceutical products. Mettler Toledo's Marco Pelka explains
Annex 1: Changes that will hit EM monitoring programmes

Annex 1: Changes that will hit EM monitoring programmes

Since 2017, Annex 1 Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal Products of EU GMP Volume 4 has been undergoing significant revision. In August 2022, the revisions were finally completed, and will become coming into operation in August 2023. But how do these changes change things? Microgenetics' Edward Webber explains
Less haste more speed: cGMP commercial facility design in 2023

Less haste more speed: cGMP commercial facility design in 2023

The advancement of drug development techniques coupled with the need to deliver potentially life-changing therapies to patients efficiently has made the commercial facility design process increasingly challenging. DPS Group's Eric Quarnstrom explains

Trending Articles

  1. How to design your pharmaceutical facility disinfection programme: Development, validation, and implementation The development, validation, and implementation of a robust disinfection programme are critical components of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). James Polarine, Matt Hofacre and Tony Cundell explain what you need to do
  2. Cleanroom Technology Awards 2026: The winners The winners of the Cleanroom Technology Awards 2026 have now been revealed. The 2026 edition brought together some of the most forward-thinking organisations in the industry, recognising innovation, technical excellence, and impactful advancements across cleanroom design, operation, and technology
  3. API production: Cleaning equipment between batches Cleaning is an essential part of the API production and it’s important to ensure that all traces of the previous batch are removed before the start of the next one, Pat Downs, Cleaning Co-ordinator at Cambrex discusses
  4. Annex 1: How new draft impacts cleaning and disinfection in cleanrooms The v.12 draft update to EU GMP Annex 1 has laid out how cleaning and disinfection should be considered ‘together’ within a documented contamination control strategy
  5. Semiconductor fab design: What do you have to consider for effective plant layout? A well-designed layout optimises workflow, ensuring that materials and personnel move efficiently through the cleanroom. So what needs to be established to achieve this? The team at Jimmy Lea P/L discuss

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