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Starvation stress key in Micrococcus luteus cleanroom survival
Key factors behind the lengthy survival capabilities of the bacterium Micrococcus luteus (M. luteus) within a cleanroom have been reported in Tim Sandle’s recent paper.
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Environmental Monitoring
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How to implement single temperature incubation in your environmental monitoring routine
11 October 2023 | By bioMérieux
Watch this webinar to hear Laurent Leblanc explore the challenges and benefits of implementing the “one media / one temperature” approach for routine environmental monitoring.
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RMMs and endotoxin testing: efficiency gains and regulatory perspectives
13 September 2023 | By Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, Sievers Instruments
Learn how Rapid Microbiological Methods can provide results in less than 45 minutes and endotoxin assays can be set up in less than 10 minutes to improve contamination control and reduce risk.
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Uncovering new frontiers in microbiology and EM
In this Q&A, Laure Pomares Voisin, Quality Director, Catalent Biologics and Tony Cundell Principal Consultant, Microbiological Consulting, LLC discuss some of the key microbiology and environmental monitoring challenges and trends in pharmaceutical manufacturing today.
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Developing an effective contamination control strategy
A key part of Annex 1, due to come into effect on 25 August 2023, is the development of a holistic contamination control strategy (CCS). In this article, EPR’s Caroline Peachey summarises an expert panel discussion, which explored common challenges in implementing a CCS and made several recommendations.
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Novel strategy could facilitate rapid online-endotoxin monitoring
An innovative, chemosensor-based method for detection of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is set to facilitate development of a rapid online-endotoxin monitor.
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Technical document: Introducing: Ami Polymer’s Sterile Sampling Systems
Next-Gen Sterile Sampling System: Pinnacle Compliance - USP Standards 87, 88, 85, 661.1, 788, 71, and ISO 11737-1 for Unparalleled Pharma & Biopharma
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Leveraging PAT for environmental monitoring in light of Annex 1
The pharma industry’s adaptation to Industry 4.0 has been slow, due to the extensive regulatory requirements imposed on manufacturers. However, regulatory agencies are starting to embrace movement towards more rapid/automated systems, as illustrated in the revised EU GMP Annex 1, which entered into force in August. Here, Isabella Jul-Jørgensen from the Technical…
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QA/QC & Environmental Monitoring In-Depth Focus 2023
In this in-depth focus, explore how automation is transforming environmental monitoring in line with Annex 1, implementation of contamination control strategies and discover the emerging trends and challenges in pharmaceutical microbiology.
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Revised Annex 1 now effective
The much-anticipated Annex 1 revision is finally operational; manufacturers in the EU must be compliant with the GMP guideline updates when manufacturing sterile medicinal products.
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Whitepaper: Sustainable microbial monitoring
This white paper looks at the environmental impact of plate count testing and how on-line microbial detection supports sustainable pharma manufacturing.
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Determining accurate estimation of true endotoxin concentration
Research suggests that performing LAL gel clot tests and narrowing the dilution range can provide good estimation of endotoxin concentration in pharmaceuticals.
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The power of rapid methods for fungal ID
By leveraging rapid identification techniques, pharmaceutical facilities can enhance their ability to detect and mitigate fungal contamination, safeguarding product quality and patient safety. Here, Dr Tim Sandle explores key challenges associated with fungal contamination in cleanrooms, discusses conventional and rapid identification methods, as well as the importance of validation.
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ISO publishes standard on bacterial endotoxin testing
Evaluation of bacterial endotoxin pyrogens is included in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)’s new standard for microbiological methods.
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In Depth Focus QA/QC Microbiology/RMM 2023
This in-depth focus explores collaborative efforts to accelerate validation and adoption of rapid microbial methods across the pharmaceutical industry and the power of rapid methods for fungal ID.
