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ATP detection: The balance between precision and speed

ATP detection: The balance between precision and speed

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is an indicator molecule for the presence of biological residues used in food production. Burcu Yordem, 3M Food Safety, explains its role in an effective hygiene monitoring programme
An alternative use for cooking oil

An alternative use for cooking oil

Kendra Hunter, Communications Officer at the University of Toronto, discusses how a cooking oil coating prevents bacteria from growing on food processing equipment
“Go the extra mile in food safety"

“Go the extra mile in food safety"

David Roberts, UK Commercial Director, Validair, looks at the similarities between food production areas and pharmaceutical cleanrooms to make the case for contamination control beyond compliance
Cleanroom Technology Conference 2019: Call for papers

Cleanroom Technology Conference 2019: Call for papers

Industry experts are invited to submit presentations for the Cleanroom Technology Conference in May
Safer food with Intermediate Bulk Containers

Safer food with Intermediate Bulk Containers

Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) can help food manufacturers better handle a portfolio of products with a range of ingredients, including allergens. Steve Hewitt, regional manager, Matcon, explains
Medicinal cannabis: Primed to grow

Medicinal cannabis: Primed to grow

Trevor Schoerie, MD at PharmOut, explains the regulatory and design requirements for environmentally controlled facilities for medicinal cannabis in Australia
HydroGienic: High purity water all along the pipework

HydroGienic: High purity water all along the pipework

The Honeyman Group is reaping the rewards of its award-winning HydroGienic water supply system. Chairman Trevor Honeyman explains the set-up to maintain high purity, quality water for critical processes
Marijuana legislation has opened new segments of business

Marijuana legislation has opened new segments of business

Kathie Kalafatis, CleanAir Solutions CEO, predicts the medicinal cannabis and e-cigarette markets will open up a new and untapped area of growth for cleanroom companies going forward
Maximising the benefits of ESOS

Maximising the benefits of ESOS

Europe’s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme enters phase II. Keith Beattie, life science lead at EECO2, explains what companies can do to seize the opportunity and comply by the 2019 deadline
Next-gen water for injections

Next-gen water for injections

John Parks, Business Development Director at Telstar Puretech, looks at new ways to generate water for injections
Complete guide to clean benches

Complete guide to clean benches

Understanding laminar flow is crucial to choosing the correct bench for the workplace and application. Rick Meyer, Superior Laboratory Services, explains design considerations and the smoke tests to unveil installation flaws
Brexit trade bill: Not yet

Brexit trade bill: Not yet

The UK has decided it will continue to be involved with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) after Brexit. Paul Brooks, Executive Director at the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) asks what does this mean for the pharmaceutical industry and patients after 2020?
Contamination control in satellite production

Contamination control in satellite production

Satellite construction undergoes extraordinary changes as new technologies and increased demand alter their type and size. Susan Birks reports on future contamination control requirements following a visit to a cleanroom of Airbus UK
Antimicrobial materials to the front

Antimicrobial materials to the front

Andy Newbould, Bioclad sales director, explains the benefits of antimicrobial technology applied to construction materials and highlights a recent project delivered for pharmacy premises at Midlothian Science Zone near Edinburgh, UK
Isolator sterility put to the test

Isolator sterility put to the test

Sterility testing must be carried out under strict aseptic conditions. Stacey Orley, Wickham Laboratories, describes the process to ensure products and devices are contaminant-free
How can new GMP regulations inspire and improve biosafety?

How can new GMP regulations inspire and improve biosafety?

Henriette Schubert, global expert in process architecture, laboratories, biocontainment and GMP facility design at NNE, provides technical information on improving biosafety

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