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At the beginning of the year, the EDQM published a revised version of its guidelines for the preparation of monographs on radiopharmaceutical preparations. It now includes a new section on method validation.

With the implementation of the ICH Q9 document, risk management has become mandatory in virtually all GMP areas. This also applies to cleaning validation. But what can such a quality risk management approach look like for cleaning validation? The American Society of Testing and Material (ASTM) has recently issued a guideline on a Science-Based and Risk-Based Cleaning Processes Development and Validation. What does the Guide suggest?

As a result of repeated deviations in the area of aseptic manufacturing, a Korean manufacturer has received a Warning Letter from the FDA.

With the introduction of the Permitted Daily Exposure (PDE) values in conjunction with questions on cross contamination and on cleaning validation, the EMA began a new chapter a few years ago. This is a complex issue and it caused uncertainty within the industry. Insofar, the EMA brought a subsequent Q&A document. This is being interpreted by the British Regulatory Authority MHRA with regard to inspection results.