Procedure For Disposal Of HEPA Filter, a Hazardous Waste

Introduction As it is the case with most products, the disposal of the High-Efficiency Particulate Air Filters and other Hazardous Waste products should contain risks which such wastes may pose to the environment as well as to the human beings. HEPA is widely utilized in many sectors for cleaning air by eliminating small particles from the air stream including air […]

SOP for Handling of Feeding Area in Pharmaceutical Industries

Header of Facility/Industry/Company Should bear the Following contents Document Number: (To be given as Per Nomenclature) Effective Date: (To be given ) Review Date: (To be given) Version Number: (To be given as Per Nomenclature) Prepared By: (Name/Designation as per SOP) Approved By: (Name/Designation as per SOP) 1. Purpose: In this document the pharmaceutical industry is presented with guidelines on […]

HEPA Filters a detailed Introduction, and Use in Pharmaceutical Industries

Introduction High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters have become a cornerstone of air purification technology in various industries, particularly pharmaceuticals, where maintaining a contaminant-free environment is critical. HEPA channels are more often than not glass fiber or cellulose and glass fiber materials. For tall temperature utilization reason made channels steady at temperatures up to 350ºC, are accessible in spite of the […]

Hundreds of Competing Brands for a Single Generic Drug: A Social Havoc in Pakistan

Introduction The pharmaceutical industry in Pakistan is rapidly expanding, fueled by a growing need for affordable and accessible medications. Generic drugs are essential in offering cost-effective treatment alternatives. However, the emergence of multiple brand names for a single generic drug has notably influenced the healthcare landscape. While this trend provides consumers with more choices, it also introduces challenges such as […]

CONCEPT FOR CHANGING ROOM IN PHARMACEUTICAL FACILITIES

Introduction  The optimal design of a changing facility is dependent on the number of people required to change at the same the clothing regimes both inside and outside the designated production Changing Rooms Changing rooms are provided so that personnel can remove their outer garments before entering the designated production area, thereby preventing outside contamination being carried into the department […]

Changing Regimes & Facility Zones in Pharmaceutical Facilities

There may be variety of changing regimes within a pharmaceutical factory. It is noted that no two factories exhibit identical regimes. These regimes will vary for a number of reasons including historically accepted practice and the design of the facility. It is the intention of this guide to identify Best Practice and to describe the appropriateness of a particular practice. […]

VALIDATION OF DISINFECTANT EFFICACY

Developing a local SOP is giving a detailed description of the requirements for disinfectant efficacy testing and validation of the method is extremely important, for which various methods can be used, which are given below. Test Method – The Time Contact Test The test will demonstrate the ability of the disinfectant to kill or inhibit a large population of organisms […]

VALIDATION OF THE SURFACE ACTIVITY OF DISINFECTANTS

It is generally accepted that although the Time-Contact Test provides good evidence for the activity of a particular agent, the method does not take into account the physical factors that may effect the performance of the agent when applied to actual surface materials such as Stainless Steel, Vinyl, Ceramics, PVC, Perspex, Glass. There are a number of factors that may […]

Purified Water System Validation For Secondary Pharmaceutical Facilities

Did you know about 70% of pharmaceutical products use purified water? This shows how important purified water system validation is for secondary pharmaceutical firms. It ensures product quality and safety. The industry follows strict rules, making validated systems a must for public health. This article will dive into why validation is key in the pharmaceutical world. It focuses on secondary […]