Latest in Infection Control

LexaGene expands microbial panel with problem biopharma pathogen

The molecular diagnostics company has developed a Burkholderia test for use on its automated multiplex PCR testing product, MiQLab System

Find out more

LAST CHANCE: Secure your early bird tickets for the Cleanroom Technology Conference!

Get your tickets before 10 February and save £50 before our early bird rate ends.
See more

Choosing the right wipe for your cleanroom

In order for a cleanroom to sustain its appropriate cleanroom classification, employees not only have to follow stringent Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) but also use the right products that are specifically designed for cleanrooms. Written by Ying Zhang

New strides in H2O2 biodecontamination

Since the emergence of ‘isolator technology’ in the 1980s, hydrogen peroxide has been the favoured agent for biodecontamination because the residues are benign. However, as effective use has been challenging due to a multitude of factors, it is interesting to compare a new ultrasonic dispersal method to the classic flash evaporation one. Written by Koji Kawasak and Gordon Farquharson

BOHS and HSE introduce free online ventilation check tool

The tool is aimed to help limit the transmission of COVID-19 in workplaces

Using Computational Fluid Dynamics for challenging designs

Together with the increasing design technification and process optimisation is the need for a more accurate analysis and comprehension of physical phenomena, as well as an analysis of their very complex interactions. During the last few decades CFD has been widely deployed within several fields. Written by Miquel Vidaña

The characteristics of water purity levels and how to verify them

Water is one of the most important variables in a controlled environment for maintaining cleanliness and even the most robustly conceived project can be fatally undermined by a lack of due attention. Mike Seed from Elementar explains

Implications of operator behaviour

Personnel working in cleanrooms, have since the beginning been, and furthermore still are, the most critical elements when it comes to protecting products and processes from contamination. The question is: Can all the newly developed technologies within cleanroom technology reduce, minimise, or even fully eliminate the need of cleanroom operators? Written by Matts Ramstorp

Inconsistent findings: Should HEPA filters be used for coronavirus?

Together with the COVID-19 pandemic, the complexity of the previously presented inconsistencies due to various reasons, leaves its place in the current rewriting of the science of microbial flow and aerosol by air. Metisafe's Serdar Tuncer explains

Medicinal quality risk management: A holistic view

Contamination control is a continuous process in which data trends, product information and new regulatory requirements should be evaluated on an ongoing basis. Patrick Nieuwenhuizen from PharmaLex delves into the microbiological perspective

Latest posts in Infection Control

EN 17141: Putting it into context

The new European standard outlines the importance of understanding the risks of microbial contamination. Being able to accurately identify microbes isolated from the controlled environment is vital to assess risk to pharmaceutical products, and ultimately patients, and ensure that these organisms can be eliminated or controlled. Duncan Barlow from Charles River lays out the most important parts

Identification methods for bacterial isolates

Identification of bacterial isolates provides vital information for companies undertaking environmental monitoring programmes, but methods vary greatly. Vikki Warren from NCIMB discusses

Partnering with suppliers to get the best out of your Contamination Control Strategy

The process of developing a CCS looks complicated on paper, but the practicalities of implementation can be even more so. To close all the gaps between practices and requirements requires a special touch

Disposable contamination control clothing

In the majority of cases cleanroom clothing is manufactured from re-usable cleanroom fabrics which can be processed, decontaminated and worn many times. In some applications however it is appropriate to consider disposable clothing items, which although generally low comfort and high cost, are available in a wide range of options and are simply disposed of after use

Interview with Jessica Rayser | Charles River Laboratories

Microbial monitoring is key to a well functioning cleanroom. Project Manager for Charles River's Accugenix services, Jessica Rayser, goes into depth about sustainability in EM procedures, the pandemic, and the future of rapid microbial methods

UMBC deploys BioFlash for airborne detection of SARS-CoV-2

The Smiths Detection device works by collecting and analysing air samples to identify the presence of dangerous pathogens

Singapore scientists develop antibacterial bandage from durian husk

The team of four NTU researchers took two years to research and publish their findings and is now looking for industry partners who may be keen to take their antibacterial gel bandage to market

Assessing disinfection rotation at the point of use: Designing a field trial

Qualifications required for disinfectants consist of three phases: suspension tests, surface tests and field trials. The first two phases are well-described as either European or US standards, with surface testing against a range of representative surfaces being regarded as providing a more robust challenge than the suspension test. What is not described in any standard is the field trial. Written by Tim Sandle

WLN compares the IDEXX Legiolert test in detection of Legionella

WLN compared the IDEXX Legiolert test with the Dutch national reference method, NEN 6265 (comparable to the ISO 11731) in the detection of Legionella pneumophila

Elis strengthens European cleanroom presence with acquisition

By way of acquisition, Elis has strengthened its presence in Belgium and enhanced the supply chain of products

Interview with Shawn Manuel | AirCare Automation

Connecting the technical and business sides of a company, Global VP of Sales for AirCare Automation, Shawn Manuel, discusses his view on the cleanroom controls sector

IDEXX introduces next-generation HPC testing

The new testing platform is for the detection of heterotrophic plate counts (HPC) in water

Sponsor content

Protect what matters — Your Reliable Partner for Cleanroom Supplies

We ensure to consistently provide products and services that meet customers’ needs and our ambition to implement improvements constantly

UCD study finds Camfil air purifiers effective against airborne particles

For this experiment, a room at the MMUH in Dublin measuring 4x2.5x2.6m was filled with aerosol for thirty seconds

The Modular Advantage, Part 1: Stick Built vs. Modular

There are three major options when building a Pharmaceutical grade cleanroom on your existing site—stick built, modular, or podular. In this article, AES' Royce...

Guardtech Cleanrooms offering filter integrity tests

Filter integrity is particularly important in healthcare, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, where filter failure can lead to not just unwanted particulate but dangerous...

Guardtech offers wide-ranging service contracts for controlled environments

A recent report in the journal Science suggested ventilation in buildings should be treated as critically as clean water has been since the Chadwick Sanitary Report in 1842

Versaperm introduces vapour permeability detector

Worldwide awareness of pests, vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, yellow fever and the Zika virus and farmers' concern for contamination-free food, has led to...

Timilon expands manufacturing of air purifiers to Europe

The manufacturing facility, located in Rodenbach, Germany, will start full production in June

What can a non-viable particle counter do that viable air sampling cannot?

In most hospital pharmacy cleanrooms, standard operating procedure includes sampling of air quality for viable particles (i.e. particles that include or are composed of...

What is the difference between 1 cfm and 0.1 cfm?

Flow rate does play a significant role in how quickly a particle counter performs its job, but it is important not to ignore the sensitivity of the particle counter

Should you monitor particles between certifications?

Particle counting can help ensure a critical environment is safe both now and in the future

What is the difference between an anteroom and an ante area?

Engineering proper HVAC systems for critical environments often involves distinct areas of room pressure control and directional airflow

Can a particle counter communicate on my existing network?

When selecting a particle counter, it is necessary to consider what building automation network it can communicate with

Featured companies

Elis Cleanroom are your contamination control partner for all your cleanroom laundry requirements. Our solutions for your business include garment rental, cleaning systems,...
See more