Compressed air for pharmaceutical use is considered a critical utility as many of its applications involve direct contact with the pharmaceutical product. The design, construction and monitoring of a compressed air system is essential for maintaining a quality system without contamination of the product. Proper testing of compressed air quality according to international standards is important for both validation and ongoing monitoring of the system.
Environmental control of pharmaceutical clean rooms is essential to the manufacture of a quality product. The definition of Environmental Control vs. Environmental Monitoring is discussed. Control of such conditions as airborne particulate, microorganisms, temperature, humidity, differential pressure, airflow, air velocity and personnel is crucial to protect the product from contamination.
