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 Yet, even before those revisions can be implemented, they may be superseded by the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) proposed by the EPA on November 30, 2023.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.
If you’ve been around long enough, you probably remember when the news first broke that asbestos, which had kept people safe for nearly a century, could actually kill us. Suddenly asbestos awareness was everywhere, particularly in schools.
The U.S. EPA recently proposed an Information Collection Rule (ICR) focused on PFAS in wastewater influent, effluent, and biosolids. This post will cover the critical highlights for Pace® customers. For a deeper dive, you can watch the webinar on-demand.
A Discussion with Keith Sturgeon, Pace® POPs Department Manager
