ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION In pharmaceutical environments, the presence of contamination is of key concern to the quality of the product. In addition to the presence of contamination, some contaminants are more serious than others depending on the type of product being manufactured. There are a variety of potential sources for contamination in the clean room; for example, the supplies used, transport of the supplies into or out of the area, the utilities used in the manufacturing process, the ingredients used, and the personnel operating in the area. It is critical to use appropriate contamination control procedures to ensure that the final product is safe and effective for its final use.
