Conductivity measurements according to USP and Ph. Eur.
Conductivity measurement is a well-established and widely used analytical technique that has been in use for many years to monitor the quality of water for pharmaceutical purposes. In addition to the fundamentals of conductivity measurement, this presentation will also provide a detailed overview of the requirements set forth by pharmacopoeias. The structure of the measurement technology and the latest developments in this field will also be covered in the presentation. […]
Disinfectant Testing: Validation in Accordance with Regulations
Regulatory requirements and guidelines for the pharmaceutical industry now require that disinfectant efficacy tests (DET) for the validation of biocides be conducted with even greater care. Validation is expected to be performed using the minimum contact time, typical microbial flora, and surface materials, as well as in the specific manner in which a biocide is used in each facility. The presentation summarizes the existing methods for […]
Greater efficiency in training – thanks to Ellab
In this presentation, discover how Ellab helps make projects in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries more efficient and successful. We’ll show you why it’s crucial to have a partner by your side who not only reliably performs measurements and tasks but also proactively supports you with advice and assistance before, during, and after the project. You […]
Communication for Cleanroom Environments
Cleanroom loudspeakers should be of extremely high quality and durability, absolutely maintenance-free, installable in various ways and encapsulated in order to exclude any contamination of the clean environments by the acoustic system and to withstand various pressure influences in cleanroom environments. A typical application in such an environment is gassing with H2O2 for disinfection. In this case it is of [...]
Calibration of Air Particle Counters: Insights into ISO 21501
All airborne particle counters that detect and classify particles using laser scattering are calibrated in accordance with ISO 21501-4. Calibration should take place annually. However, most users do not know exactly what this calibration entails, what the statements “calibration passed” or “failed” mean in detail, or why two identical devices at the same installation site still do not […]
Appendix 1 – Microbiology, Monitoring, and Sampling
In the context of Annex 1, microbiology, monitoring, and sampling play a central role in ensuring the reliability and compliance of pharmaceutical water systems. A well-structured risk assessment of the sampling strategy is crucial for identifying critical sampling points, understanding potential contamination pathways, and determining appropriate sampling methods and frequencies. Equally important is the proper design and implementation of sampling points. […]
Qualification testing of cleanrooms
Cleanrooms must be inspected regularly to ensure that they operate reliably under the conditions required for sensitive production processes. Particularly in industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and microelectronics, product quality depends heavily on a stable and controlled environment. In this presentation, we will examine at what intervals a cleanroom inspection […]
Pharmaceutical Water: Sensors That Drive Change
Pharmaceutical water processes involve the treatment, storage, and distribution of PW or WFI—monitored by numerous sensors, often complex and expensive. But do they always have to rely on mechanical flow sensors (vane wheels, float switches) that require extensive maintenance, or costly Coriolis sensors? We’d like to show you an alternative: our ultrasonic series—suitable for everything from drinking water to hot WFI withdrawal. There are also numerous temperature measurement points and […]
What the pharmaceutical industry can learn from the semiconductor industry
While Water for Injection (WFI) is often considered the purest process water in the pharmaceutical industry, the semiconductor industry operates under even stricter standards. The Ultrapure Water (UPW) used there for chip production must be virtually free of ionic, organic, and particulate contaminants—measured down to the parts-per-trillion range. Continuous operation, online analytics, and predictive […]
Hot WFI without distillation at SCHOTT Switzerland GmbH
SCHOTT Schweiz GmbH has implemented the first fully membrane-based MWFI system, setting new standards in efficiency and sustainability. Through the intelligent use of excess heat from the chillers (waste heat at 70 °C), steam consumption was reduced to just 20 kWh per m³ of WFI produced—compared to more than 300 kWh/m³ in conventional distillation systems. At the same time, the […]