Category Archives: Cleanroom News

Cleanroom News, Knowledge Base

Is there a disinfectant cleared by the FDA and USDA that allows it in organic production and handling?

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Is there a disinfectant cleared by the FDA and USDA that allows it in organic production and handling?
30
Sep

Yes, Berkshire’s VersaHOCl®, an EPA-registered stabilized 0.065% Hypochlorous Acid Solution, is an RTU (Ready to Use) one-step cleaner and disinfectant. Hypochlorous Acid (HOCI) has been evaluated by regulatory agencies in more than 50 countries and is cleared by the FDA and USDA as a high-level disinfectant for organic production and handling operations. It is important [Read More…]

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Cleaning & Disinfection, Cleanroom News, Cleanrooms, Contamination Control, Knowledge Base

The Top 6 Questions for Cleaning Cleanroom Environments

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The Top 6 Questions for Cleaning Cleanroom Environments
23
Sep

The importance of cleaning must be balanced in the context of environmental management. Cleanroom maintenance and procedures must be meticulously documented and followed. To establish an effective cleanroom cleaning protocol, the following questions should be addressed: – Which surfaces require cleaning?– What level of cleanliness is necessary?– How will the cleanliness be measured?– What cleaning [Read More…]

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Cleanroom News, FDA

FDA Inspections

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03
Jul

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) upholds its commitment to ensuring the safety of our food and medical products. It meticulously inspects both domestic and foreign facilities, utilizing strategic risk-based methods to enforce adherence to federal regulations. These inspections, meticulously guided by risk assessments, are a fundamental component of the FDA’s all-encompassing approach to supervising [Read More…]

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Aerospace, Berkshire Products, Knowledge Base

Aerospace Wipes by Berkshire

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Berkshire Aerospace Wipes
20
Jul

These aircraft wipes are made with the most advanced technology using powerful water jets to weave the fabric together and purify the material. This results in high-performing, ultra-clean, low-lint wipes and towels without any binders, chemicals, or adhesives that could contaminate your work. If you’re looking for quality and high performance, Berkshire aerospace-grade wipes are [Read More…]

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Cleanroom News, Knowledge Base

The Fundamentals of GMP Cleanroom Classifications

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The Fundamentals of GMP Cleanroom Classifications
20
Jul

The clean air grades and classifications established by GMP dictate the appropriate environment for producing sterile drugs and biological products. Sterile product manufacturing is categorized into four areas – Grade A, B, C, and D – in compliance with GMP guidelines. Understanding the requirements and grades of GMP can be challenging, especially when dealing with [Read More…]

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Aseptic Cleaning, Cleaning & Disinfection, Cleanroom News, Cleanrooms, Knowledge Base

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Revisiting the Unexpected with Growth

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pharmaceutical-cleaning-supplies
05
Jul

To ensure that the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals is free from contamination, implementing a comprehensive cleaning and disinfection program is essential. Any modifications to the manufacturing process, such as introducing new equipment or materials, should be evaluated to confirm that the cleaning program prevents contamination. Maintaining a standardized change control process to document these updates is [Read More…]

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Berkshire Products, Cleanroom News, Cleanrooms, Knowledge Base

Cleanroom vs. Controlled Environment

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Cleanroom vs. Controlled Environment
14
Jun

What is the difference between a cleanroom and a controlled environment? Do you know what a Cleanroom (clean room) is? A cleanroom is  a controlled environment that restricts the number of pollutants or contamination to a specific number of particles per cubic foot or cubic meter. Cleanrooms are regularly tested to ensure they meet the [Read More…]

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Berkshire Products, Cleaning & Disinfection, Cleanroom News, Knowledge Base

What are the Differences and Similarities Between H2O2 and HOCl for Disinfecting a Cleanroom Surface?

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14
Dec

Of all the contamination control activities in a cleanroom, perhaps the most critical are disinfection procedures. That’s because human health depends on the quality and thoroughness of surface disinfection. Many solutions can be considered for surface disinfection, but hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and hypochlorous acid (HOCI) rate special attention. Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) Hydrogen peroxide is a [Read More…]

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Berkshire Products, Cleanroom News, Knowledge Base

VersaHOCl®: A Safer Disinfectant Technology

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VersaHOCI-VHOCL12Q-Hypochlorous-Acid
02
Nov

People who use disinfectants face many dilemmas when cleaning their environments effectively. For example, they need to safely disinfect surfaces and equipment while minimizing the harmful effects of traditional disinfectants. Some of these effects include corrosion of metals and plastics, pungent odor and fume, the residue left behind that is difficult to remove, and even [Read More…]

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