Preventing Bacterial and Mold Spore Excursions

is being presented by Jim Polarine, Technical Service Specialist, with STERIS Corporation and airs on Thursday, August 26th. For more details or to register, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com

The pharma and biotech industry has seen an increase in the number and species of bacterial endospores and mold spores found in facilities. This presentation focuses on ways to limit bacterial and mold spore contamination from incoming items into cleanrooms, and limit other sources of spore contamination. The speaker discusses sporicidal products and their efficacy, and presents data which can be used to address bacterial spore issues, also reviewing current sporicide regulation in the US and Europe.

The presentation covers current issues in the industry and provides a better understanding of how to prevent outbreaks. Registrants hear about industry experiences, and troubleshooting methods for bacterial spore contamination issues. The presentation is designed to provide a better understanding of how personnel practices, transferring items into cleanrooms, facility design, construction, and sporicidal chemistries are critical to developing a successful contamination control program.