Microscopic spores of fungi and bacteria are always present in the air. Mold will grow on cellulose, including cotton and linen, if the Relative Humidity (RH) level reaches over 80% in stagnant air. At the RH of above 92%, wool, and silk will also be harmed by it. Harm due to mold and mildew has […]
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Medical gloves represent an essential component of personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings and play a crucial role in providing a barrier against the spread of infection and a safe environment for both healthcare providers and patients. Because of this high-stakes role, medical gloves must be manufactured with strict safety and quality specifications. This
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The safety of non-sterile products cannot be ignored in the fast-moving world of pharmaceuticals. Each day millions take tablets, creams and syrups to improve their health without giving any afterthought to invisible risks lurking within. How can we ensure that these products are free from harmful levels of bacteria and fungi? The answer lies in
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Ensuring the microbiological safety of products in the development process is of prime importance for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It is important to ensure that these products meet the required standards of microbiological safety to protect consumers against infections or other adverse reactions. USP test for specified microorganisms describes standard test methods for the detection of
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In the world where pharmaceuticals and cosmetics are an important part of life, the unseen microbial content can be the critical factor that determines whether a product is safe or potentially harmful. While most consumers never give a second thought to the microbes that lie hidden in their everyday products, for manufacturers, vigilance is the
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In the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry, the safety of the final product for use by consumers is paramount. A major component of this involves the management of microbial contamination that might occur in water-based products or other substrates that might support the growth of microorganisms. USP Chapter 51 (Preservative Efficacy Testing) outlines a procedure by
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