In recent years, the field of pharmaceutical microbiology has experienced numerous technological advances, accompanied by the publication of new and harmonized compendial methods. It is therefore imperative for those who are responsible for monitoring the microbial quality of pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical products to keep abreast of the latest changes. Microbial Limit and Bioburden Tests: Validation Approaches and Global Requirements guides readers through the various microbiological methods listed in the compendia with easy-to-follow diagrams and approaches to validations of such test methodologies. Includes New and Updated Material Now in its second edition, this work is the culmination of research and discussions with technical experts, as well as USP and FDA representatives on various topics of interest to the pharmaceutical microbiologist and those responsible for the microbial quality of products, materials, equipment, and manufacturing facilities. New in this edition is an entire chapter dedicated to the topic of biofilms and their impact on pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical operations. The subject of rapid methods in microbiology has been expanded and includes a discussion on the validation of alternative microbiological methods and a case study on microbial identification in support of a product contamination investigation. Substantially updated and revised, this book assists readers in understanding the fundamental issues associated with pharmaceutical microbiology and provides them with tools to create effective microbial contamination control and microbial testing programs for the areas under their responsibility.

Microbial Limit and Bioburden Tests: Validation Approaches and Global Requirements,Second Edition

Science & Math

Clontz, Lucia

Biological Sciences

CRC-Press

This invaluable book guides readers through the microbial limit testing methodologies of the major world markets, including the US Pharmacopeia, the European Pharmacopoeia, British Pharmacopoeia, and Japanese Pharmacopoeia. It compares and contrasts various methods and provides easy-to-follow approaches to validation of these test methodologies. Packed with practical guidance on all aspects of bioburden evaluation both for product and for support mechanisms, the book covers microbial ecology, preservation of pharmaceuticals, water, equipment/surfaces and environment, Rapid Test methods, and handling of aberrant data in the lab. Features

Microbial Limit and Bioburden Tests: Validation Approaches and Global Requirements

How to Create and Conduct Real-Life Reusable Case Studies with Industry Employer Alliances and Projects Written and Endorsed by Science and Business Professionals in the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina, USA. Many students and university teachers are unfamiliar with the industry environment. Case studies developed in collaboration with working professionals can help students and professors bridge the gap between universities and industry. This book provides guidance on how to approach industry professionals and create educational alliances. The strategy of establishing contact with industry employers and the process of developing and teaching case-studies are described. Among the case-studies are examples of how to identify biomarkers and new drugs simultaneously, prioritize and develop products in compliance with rules and regulations, commercialize products and protect and manage the intellectual property, optimize processes and technologies for manufacturing, and minimize human errors in production.

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Sale, Elaine

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Wiley/Blackwell

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