The line between a safe and effective medication and a dangerous one is often razor-thin. To prevent crossing this line, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has established guidelines, such as USP 797 and USP 800. These chapters aim to improve the overall safety and handling...
Clean packaging rooms are the last line of defense in keeping products from contamination, at least until they reach consumer hands. These areas are typically less strict than the environments they were manufactured in, but still clean enough that no major issues with goods occur....
In many industries, controlled environments are important to both improving the safety and quality of products. Both white rooms and cleanrooms are types of controlled environments fit for this purpose; however, each is used under slightly different circumstances. Understanding the subtle differences between a white...
Did you know that around 8 million healthcare workers are at risk of exposure to hazardous drugs? These risks can include infertility, birth defects, and even certain cancers. As a result, creating a safe environment for personnel is of the utmost importance. And this is...
Have you ever wondered how hospitals prevent infectious diseases from spreading patient to patient, despite being filled with germs? The secret lies in negative pressure rooms, which were used extensively during the COVID-19 pandemic. In hospitals, they help isolate patients, but they are also used...
Laminar airflow is an important element in many highly-controlled cleanrooms, including operating rooms, semiconductor fabrication plants, biotech labs, and more. But what exactly is it? And how does it contribute to cleanliness in cleanrooms? In the simplest terms possible, this article covers the basics of...
Picture a space where the tiniest particle is an adversary. This is not far from the truth, as in many industries, a single particle can cause serious damage to products. To minimize these dangers, many manufacturers use cleanrooms, and these spaces must use cutting-edge air...
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) cleanrooms are the backbone of quality products in the medical and healthcare industries. GMP standards are usually applied to cleanrooms used in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical device manufacturing, and other related industries. Similar to ISO standards, GMP standards regulate cleanrooms to ensure...
In some industries, creating high-quality products or research depends in large part on the environment they are conducted in. Organizations may use a variety of controlled environments, such as dry rooms and cleanrooms, to protect these products and processes. In this article, we’ll cover what...
Cleanrooms are necessary in any industry where controlling particles, whether viable or non-viable, is a factor in product safety. Not to mention scientific research, where a clean environment can make the difference between reliable and unreliable results. The needs of each cleanroom can differ drastically,...