Advances in pharmaceutical regulation and pharmaceutical technology don’t always coincide. Each advancement moves on its own schedule, driven by its own unique forces. But sometimes there is a synergy, when advances in technology can help regulators to achieve their objectives and changes in regulation come at just the right time to enable a technology to be impactful. This interplay between...
The expectations for room differential pressures to maintain air quality in pharmaceutical facility design are consistent and well defined from a regulatory perspective. However, there is no common approach to the design, monitoring, or alarming of area differential pressures. This article explores differential pressure concerns in aseptic manufacturing, or cleanroom classes B, C, and D.
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Defining room temperature and humidity limits is a frequent topic of debate when designing and operating pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities. What are appropriate alarm limits and acceptable durations for an alarm condition? Understanding the source of temperature and humidity requirements, and strategies for setting limits, can ensure both compliance and optimum use of energy. This...
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems are critical systems that can affect the ability of a pharmaceutical facility to meet its objective of providing safe and effective products to patients. In this iSpeak blog post, we talk with leading expert Norman Goldschmidt, President, Genesis AEC, on some HVAC FAQs.
