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Key Takeaways:
- Residue removal is vital for contamination control and required by global GMP regulations.
- Residues come from products, human shedding, equipment and cleaning agents.
- EU GMP Annex 1 and FDA aseptic guidance stress cleaning to prevent cross-contamination.
- Cleanroom surfaces must be smooth and impervious to facilitate residue removal and disinfection.
- Cleaning programs must be validated to remove both microbial and chemical residues.
With various sources of residue generation within your cleanroom, an effective cleaning and disinfection program is crucial to prevent microbial and other cross-contamination. This article published in Cleanroom Technology, “Residue removal in cleanrooms: A regulatory overview” covers the importance of a contamination control strategy and understanding sources of residue, regulations for residue removal, as well as residue removal programs.
Read more to learn the latest in regulatory documentation for overseeing cleaning and disinfection and why effective cleaning is required for residue removal.
