Category Archives: Cleanroom News

New Rules for Compounding Pharmacies in 2016

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After a string on contamination issues in compounding pharmacies, the FDA has expanded some of it’s definitions and adopted some changes that seek to improve patient outcomes. One of the biggest changes in 2016 has been adopting a new broader definition of compounding which before was defined by Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act which [Read More…]

The Truth About “LINT-FREE” Wipes

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“Lint Free Wipes” is a term that has evolved in the semiconductor industry since its infancy. It is a descriptive way of saying the application requires a very low-linting solution. A search on the internet returns many related searches for Lint Free Wipes. The only problem is that there is technically no such thing as [Read More…]

Key Sr. Berkshire Quality Manager Wins Award From IEST

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The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology has named Lynn Stanard the recipient of The 2016 Exceptional Woman Contributor Award. The award citation reads: To Lynn Stanard, for her 25 years of active participation and leadership in IEST Working Groups. Her expert knowledge of cleanroom consumables has been fundamental to the development of recommended practices [Read More…]