Cleaning Validation
It must be proven whether the cleaning processes used to prevent product contamination and cross contamination in the production of medical devices, pharmaceuticals and food are fully valid.
Sources of contamination can be active and auxiliary substances in drug production, detergents and the like.
In the production of medical devices, oil, detergent, chemicals, microbiological pollution can be.
In order to ensure product quality, we have to carry out cleaning validation studies that can be defined as a set of processes that show the efficiency of cleaning processes in products produced using the same method / equipment, and that the amount of residue remaining from the previously produced product is within the specified limits through physical, chemical and microbiological tests.
Cleaning validation studies are a long-running process that varies in its own dynamics. For this reason, the preparatory work should be carried out with great precision. It is necessary to get professional help in order to save both cost and time and to ensure the accuracy of the work.
While establishing cleaning procedures, how to eliminate the pollution should be well determined. Unnecessary use of chemicals or detergents can cause another pollution.
Regulatory body publications should be followed for cleaning validation.
– PIC’s ( Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme)
– ISO, ASTM etc.
– APIC ( Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Commite)
– GMP publications
– Pharmacopies ( EU, USP )

