Microbiology

Pharmaceutical microbiology plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of pharmaceutical products. Modern instruments deliver sensitive, reliable solutions to support microbiologists across the full spectrum of workflows. These innovations help pharmaceutical manufacturers ensure compliance while maintaining efficiency and patient safety. In this hub, explore articles, webinars, and other informative resources related to pharmaceutical microbiology.

How to Ensure Data Integrity When Digitalizing Your Microbial QC Lab Step by Step
The vast majority of pharmaceutical manufacturers are currently in the process of digitalizing their QC labs’ data management. A poll conducted during a recent webinar revealed that 75% of the 127 respondents were beginning the transition from written to digital. read more
Minimizing the Risk of Contamination and False Results in Bioburden Testing
Reliable microbial test results are pivotal for quality control laboratories. False positives resulting from secondary contamination make root-cause investigations necessary that lose time and cost resources, while false negative results can delay the recognition of a contamination event and thus compound the loss of productivity or, worse, lead to... read more
The Science Behind Hydrogen Peroxide Decontamination and Sterilization
This publication was developed prior to the publication of technical details on low-pressure Hydrogen Peroxide sterilization. That process is significantly different from the near-ambient pressure vapor processes discussed herein and extending the concepts described to that process is not appropriate. Aerosol introduction of H2 O2 for ... read more

Executive Q&A: Samsung Biologics
Samsung Biologics continues to introduce new and innovative technology platforms with high-performing solutions that enhance therapeutic efficacy and proactively address evolving industry trends. read more
Evaluating Rapid Microbial Methods - A Comprehensive Approach to Testing with Microorganisms
In the ever-evolving landscape of microbiology and quality control, Rapid Microbial Methods (RMMs) have emerged as powerful tools for detecting and enumerating microorganisms in pharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage testing, and environmental monitoring. read more
Whitepaper: Disinfectant Efficacy in cGMP-Compliant Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Settings
The FDA’s intensified onsite inspections of drug production post-pandemic have underscored the importance of robust cleaning- and disinfectant-validation programs. This whitepaper focuses on the importance of disinfectant validations based on real-world conditions to maintain cGMP compliance. It discusses the current lack of ... read more
How SGS Supports Cell & Gene Therapy Manufacturing
Download this infographic for more information on how SGS supports C> manufacturing. read more
eBook: Your Guide to Environmental Monitoring for Aseptic Processing
This eBook covers a range of topics worth considering when implementing or using an environmental monitoring system for aseptic processing applications. read more

Clean Facility of the Future: Advanced Microbiology Technologies for Cleaner Facilities and Purer Products
As the industry becomes more focused on bringing biopharmaceuticals to market the pressure to increase production, decrease costs and ensure the highest quality and safety for finished products becomes greater and greater. And ... read more

On-Demand Webinar: Rapid Sterility Testing as the Critical and Final Result for Product Release
In this webinar, hear from Eric Chenelle, Product Manager from Rapid Micro, as he discusses Rapid Sterility Testing as the Critical and Final Result for Product Release. read more
Watch Video: The Clean Facility of the Future - Advanced Microbiology Techniques for Cleaner Facilities and Purer Products
Learn about the tools, techniques, services and best practices being used to manufacture high quality products while minimizing contamination and error in the Clean Facility of the Future Documentary. read more