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Regulatory Aspects of Microbiology in a Non-Sterile Environment

Oct 22, 2020
Washington, DC

  • Education
  • The Americas

Overview

Non-sterile microbiology offers many challenging regulatory issues often not considered in aseptic manufacturing because the rules are minimal when compared to aseptic manufacturing. These include the handling and evaluation of non-sterile components, the environment and final product.

This training course discusses various regulations and how they impact non-sterile manufacturing to include the setting of specifications, development of processes, holding times, preservation issues, cleaning, sanitization and the requirements for the testing of recovered microorganisms. Thoughts regarding in-house microorganisms that may be considered as “specified” will also be discussed. A case study will be included where teams will discuss some of the various regulatory issues that are encountered in a plant environment and report their findings to all of the participants.

Participants will benefit having a basic background in the sciences including biology (microbiology) or chemistry, and having basic familiarity with various regulations to include: 21 CFR 211, FDA Guidance documents, EMA and Health Canada guidance, and/or ICH Q7 Good Manufacturing Practice Guide for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients – ICH Harmonized Tripartite Guideline, November 2000.

For more options and/or related training courses, please visit the page(s) below.

PDA Quality Control/Analytical Training Courses
PDA Annual Global Conference on Pharmaceutical Microbiology Training Courses

Agenda

  • An agenda will be available soon. Training courses generally run from 8:30 to 16:00 each day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Trainers

Barry Friedman
Barry Friedman
Barry A. Friedman, PhD, LLC

Additional Information

  • Learning Objectives

    Learning Objectives

    1. Identify microbiological regulatory concerns with non-sterile incoming components, in-process, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and finished product
    2. Discuss key microbiological issues involved in the manufacturing of non-sterile products
    3. Review the establishment of a non-sterile microbiological control program
    4. Identify gaps with current regulatory and industry expectations
    5. Explain how USP<1115>, Bioburden Control of Non-Sterile Drug Substances and Products, complements the development of non-sterile products
  • Who Should Attend

    This training course is intended for professionals who need an understanding of regulatory aspects related to non-sterile microbiology.

    Departments
    Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing

    Roles
    Specialist, Analyst, Supervisor, Manager

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Grand Hyatt Washington

1000 H St NW
Washington, DC

  • Accommodations

    Book within the PDA block and be automatically entered to win a daily treat delivered to your hotel room!

    A block of rooms have been reserved for meeting participants at the Grand Hyatt Washington. The rate is $299 for single or double occupancy. Guestroom rates are subject to State and Local taxes. Reservations must be secured by Monday, September 21, 2020. After this date, reservations can be made on a space-and-rate available basis only. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m.; check-out time is 12:00 p.m.

    To make reservations, individuals may click on the reservation link above or call the Grand Hyatt Washington at +1 (202) 582-1234. Be sure to tell the reservationist that you are with the PDA Meeting to receive the PDA group rate.

    Individual Cancellation

    Please be aware that obtaining and canceling hotel reservations is the responsibility of the meeting registrant. Individuals will be responsible for payment of their own cancellation fees. The cancellation policy is 3 days in advance of arrival unless otherwise specified on your reservation information.

  • Amenities

    Please visit the hotel’s website for more information.

How to Get Here

By Air

The Washington/Bethesda area is serviced by the following airports: Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

By Car

The Grand Hyatt Washington is located at 1000 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.

Self-Parking: $42 per day
Valet Parking: $62 per day

Other Options

The Hotel lobby is connected to the Metro Center Metro Station. Metro fare from Reagan National Airport (DCA) is $2.30 (one-way; Blue Line).

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Early Registration
Registration Type Price By September 7, 2020
Member $1,259
Non-member $1,511
Gov't/Health Auth./Academic* $979
Regular Registration
Registration Type Price After September 7, 2020
Member $1,399
Non-member $1,679
Gov't/Health Auth./Academic* $979

* For this member type or discount, online registration is not available, please contact [email protected].

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