Location: Virtual | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET*
Misconceptions and misleading claims about VHP sterilization and biodecontamination are increasingly common in today’s market. For pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, understanding the key differences between the two VHP application methods is essential for successful implementation and regulatory compliance.
Join this complimentary webinar to gain insight into the implementation, testing and validation of VHP processes. Explore the current regulatory landscape, recent developments and the core elements of each VHP method—including their typical applications, process characteristics and modes of action.
* Please note that the webinar broadcast time is listed in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). If necessary, be sure to convert to your local time zone.
Meet the Presenters
Juha Mattila | Senior Manager, Technical Services
Juha has over two decades of experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, research and biosafety technologies. At STERIS Life Sciences, he is a Senior Manager of Technical Services for sterilization applications, equipment and critical utilities technologies. Juha’s expertise covers moist heat and Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP™) sterilization, VHP biodecontamination technologies and Water-for-Injection (WFI) distillation and pure steam systems. He holds a master’s degree in business informatics and a bachelor’s degree in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and process engineering.
In addition to being an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), Nordic Board member for the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) and the Finnish Biosafety Network, Juha has authored several technical articles and spoken at many industry events. He also contributes to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), Finnish Standardization Organization (SFS), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International and the British Standards Institution (BSI) work groups considering these technologies.
Juha coordinated the STERIS Life Sciences Equipment and Services commentary through the PDA for the European Union (EU) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Annex 1 draft and participated in the PDA EU GMP Annex 1 Workshops in 2022 and 2024.
Bruno Aze | Senior Manager, Technical Services
With over 35 years of expertise, predominantly in the pharmaceutical industry, Bruno Aze is a results-driven expert in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), biosafety research and aseptic food and beverage production. As Global Senior Manager of Technical Services at STERIS Life Sciences, he spearheads cutting-edge innovations in
Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP™) solutions, ensuring continuous improvement and excellence in aseptic processing.
Bruno's deep expertise in process control, instrumentation and automation has led to groundbreaking advancements in VHP technology, driving several standardized integrations with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and establishing VHP as a building biodecontamination utility. His contributions have significantly elevated industry standards, enhancing efficiency, reliability and effectiveness in contamination control technologies.
Bruno is an active member of leading professional organizations, including the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), A3P, Association for the Prevention and Study of Contamination (ASPEC) and Pharmapack.
He is deeply involved in shaping industry regulations and best practices. As a published author in respected industry journals and a frequent speaker at global conferences, Bruno shares insights into cutting-edge decontamination technologies and process optimization, solidifying his status as a thought leader in the field.