ABSTRACT
The various techniques for viable monitoring are
intended to ensure that clean and aseptic product pro-
duction areas are of the highest possible quality. This
control will allow sterile products to be safe for use with
respect to freedom from microbiological contamination.
This chapter will assume that the reader has minimal
knowledge and experience in this area, but has some
familiarity with regulatory guidelines and understands
basic microbiology. Examples of the choices that can be
made, the details of the methods, the equipment avail-
able, how pros and cons will be presented, and how the
regulations can be met in different ways will be
presented.
