Now that the U.S. EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule has been finalized, planning is underway in communities across the country to replace the estimated 9 million service lines made of lead or galvanized steel. This should reduce the amount of lead in the nation’s public water systems, but can it introduce another potential hazard – Legionella?
In our USP <797> Q&A Series, we’ve mentioned cleanrooms a few times but haven’t gone too deeply into the topic. As in other areas, the revised USP <797> standard includes a few changes. Some tighten up the requirements, while others leave things open to interpretation. Here are answers to some of the more frequent questions we get on USP <797> cleanroom standards.
In this series of Q&A posts, we’re answering questions from customers about USP <797> compliance. Some of these are common questions. Others, not so much. All are important.
If you have questions about how to comply with the latest revisions to USP <797>, you’re not alone. Even though the standard has been in effect since November of 2023, we’re still getting a lot of foundational questions about specific requirements.
Aspergillus, Bacillus, and Cladosporium – The Importance of Genus Identification
From reducing chlorinated solvent usage to exploring new technologies and recycling initiatives, Pace® has been at the forefront of driving positive change in laboratory sustainability.
On September 18, Dr. Michael Berg, Technical Director Pace® Building Sciences, and Rhonda Lintner, Pace® Account Executive, presented a webinar on the USP <797> Personnel Competency requirements.
In the last couple of years, the U.S. EPA and state agencies have stepped up efforts to address lead in the nation’s drinking water. The latest revisions to the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) are set to go into effect on October 16, 2024. Yet, even before those revisions can be implemented, they may be superseded by the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) proposed by the EPA on November 30, 2023. In this article, we examine the LCR, the LCRI, as well as state efforts to control lead in the nation’s drinking water supply.
In 2023, the USP <797> standard for compounded sterile preparations was significantly revised to improve patient safety. Not only are there more protocols to follow, but pharmacies may need to demonstrate their adherence to USP <797> to various Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Proving adherence includes documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs), but it also includes providing ample evidence that these SOPs are followed and effective.
Environmental consultants who conduct ESAs (environmental site assessments) are likely to see PFAS start playing a much larger role in their work. For those of you who are already dealing with PFAS, some of this may be remedial, but the goal of this post is to bring everyone up to date. This includes business leaders who may be buying, selling, or transferring property, including through merger or acquisition.
