18 February 2008
The revision of the Annex was necessary in particular to align the
classification table for environmental cleanliness of clean rooms with ISO
standards. Two public consultations took place in preparation of this new
revision. The revised Annex 1 provides supplementary guidance on the application
of the principles and guidelines of GMP to sterile medicinal products. The
guidance has been updated in four main areas:
- Classification table for environmental cleanliness of clean rooms, and
associated text
- Guidance on media simulations
- Guidance on bioburden monitoring
- Guidance on capping of vials
The new annex should be implemented by 01 March 2009 except for the provisions
on capping of vials, which should be implemented by 01 March 2010.
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