December 04, 2023
How To Improve BSL-3 Laboratory Performance
When you own and operate a Biosafety Level 3 facility, it’s crucial that all facility systems and equipment perform their functions as you intend.
For example, it’s of utmost importance that the…
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December 01, 2023
The MEP Commissioning Process for Biocontainment Laboratories
When preparing to work in Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) biocontainment facilities, your organization must adhere to biosafety guidelines, with a particular focus on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (…
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November 28, 2023
High-purity Water Testing – Where, When And How
Your company’s critical work to support cleanroom or laboratory applications depends on a reliable source of high-purity water. In pristine environments, such as pharmaceutical cleanrooms, you and…
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November 28, 2023
Important Preventative Maintenance For High-purity Water Systems
In lab and cleanroom environments, high-purity water is essential for keeping operations going smoothly. The implication is that your organization must take seriously the importance of having a well-…
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November 28, 2023
Types Of High-Purity Water In Labs
In laboratories and cleanroom settings, depending on the nature of the work you are doing, your operations will rely on different types of pure water. If you’re new to managing cleanroom…
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November 01, 2023
What Is Computer System Validation In The Pharmaceutical Industry?
In the pharmaceutical industry, consistently ensuring the quality control of final products and compliance with regulatory requirements is of critical importance. One process that helps achieve this…
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August 14, 2023
Understanding Lab Sterility Testing Methods
Sterility testing in lab settings helps to ensure that the proper conditions are in place for safe, accurate processes that meet industry standards and regulatory compliance requirements. These…
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August 08, 2023
IMPORTANT LAB SAFETY EQUIPMENT
The critical work carried out in laboratory settings, especially labs for industries such as pharmaceutical, biotech, and other health- and medical-related fields, requires stringent safety processes…
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August 04, 2023
Summary Of The USP <797> Updates
In November 2022, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) announced updates to a number of chapters and guidelines, including USP <797>. After the 2022 announcement, these changes will become…
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August 04, 2023
THE IMPORTANCE OF PARTICLE COUNTING IN LABS AND CLEANROOMS
Airborne particles in a controlled environment can have a significant negative impact on the integrity of the work performed and could even pose health risks. Airborne particle counting (AKA…
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July 26, 2023
How To Approach Calibration Criteria
It is critical for equipment in laboratory settings to be properly calibrated in order to return reliable, repeatable results. Calibration helps to maintain accurate measurements, improve safety,…
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July 11, 2023
High-Purity Water System Maintenance Guide
Water is used in nearly every aspect of laboratory processes, and it is critical that this water is of high purity — and in some cases, is essentially sterile — to produce safe, effective products…
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June 13, 2023
SPECTROPHOTOMETER CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE
A spectrophotometer is one of the most common pieces of analytical equipment in a scientific laboratory. It measures the amount of light energy at specific portions of the spectrum as it passes…
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June 13, 2023
Centrifuge Safety & Calibration
Centrifuges serve a critical purpose in laboratories, used to separate various components of samples for applications including purification, extraction of specific materials and concentration or…
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June 06, 2023
Proper Biological Safety Cabinet Use
Biological safety cabinets (BSC) are critical equipment in laboratories to protect staff, research or samples, and the surrounding environment from contamination. These enclosed workspaces use…
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June 05, 2023
Restricted Access Barrier Systems Explained
Pharmaceutical laboratories and manufacturing facilities have the ensure the cleanest, safest possible conditions to protect the public and their reputations. One of the most important elements found…
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May 31, 2023
GUIDE TO LAB BALANCE CALIBRATION BASICS
Lab balance calibration is a critically important process in manufacturing settings, including pharmaceutical and medical products. Not only must daily calibration be performed to ensure accurate…
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May 31, 2023
IQ OQ PQ FDA QUALIFICATIONS
The FDA takes qualification of lab equipment and validation of procedures very seriously in pharmaceutical and medical device research and manufacturing settings — and with good reason —failure to…
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May 25, 2023
Quality Vendor Expectations
Too many of today’s vendors put profits ahead of service. By pushing multiple digital and automated self-service options, these vendors sacrifice service excellence, personalization and proactive…
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May 24, 2023
Lab Freezer Validation Protocol
Freezer validation is an important process for pharmaceutical labs, medical manufacturing facilities and other life science and clinical markets where samples, drugs, raw materials and even vaccines…
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May 11, 2023
BSL-3 Commissioning Requirements
Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) requirements apply to facilities that handle transmissible agents and toxins that can spread via the air and cause infection through respiratory inhalation. BSL-3 labs are…
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