Data integrity is an old concept made essential in today’s digital age, and means data that is accurate, complete, and repeatable, which in turn ensures the product’s quality and public safety. In recent years, infractions relating to data integrity have been noted in several Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning letters. The importance of record-keeping in drug manufacturing can be seen as…

The recent revision of ISO 14644-1 and-2 has introduced several changes for cleanroom classification and monitoring. This article highlights the major changes in the new ISO 14644-1 compared to the previous version, as well as the possible impact on the Pharmaceutical EU GMP Annex 1 and FDA Aseptic Processing Guideline.