The newly released European Union EudraLex: Volume 4, Annex 1 speaks to the necessity of having sterilization packaging that is compatible with disinfectants used for material transfer into the aseptic area.
Sterilization packaging is designed to allow for steam penetration and aeration during autoclaving, but is the packaging compatible with disinfectants used for surface decontamination when material transfer is needed? This presentation discusses novel studies completed with packaging material to test the compatibility and penetrability with different disinfectants. This information is critical knowledge when creating a contamination control strategy for a facility.