Cleanroom Monitoring v. Classification v. Cleanroom Qualification Per EU GMP Annex 1, rev 12 draft There is little overlap with cleanroom monitoring and qualification and classification as seen in the image here: The goal of a cleanroom monitoring system is to assess the potential contamination risk of the product. The…
EU GMP Annex 1 provides guidance on choosing effective cleanroom sampling points. Definition: Cleanroom Sample points include particle counters and microbial monitors. Identification of critical areas by HACCP analysis and process understanding Choose points within the critical areas according to defined criteria When performed this way, you can demonstrate a…
The use of Quality Risk Management (QRM) principles and risk-based approaches are prominent expectations throughout the Annex 1 draft. Risk-based approaches are mentioned 43 times in the draft reinforcing the importance of using Risk Based approaches in all aspects of sterile product manufacturing. Here we highlight requirements related to Quality…
Cleaning and disinfection of a pharmaceutical fill line & surrounding areas is a critical component of cleanroom contamination control. We all think we are familiar with the principles of cleaning protocols, but it is deceptively easy to get this form of control wrong without applying the standards of QbD to…