The
American Glovebox Society is a non-profit organization formed for
advancing the science of glovebox technology of which barriers,
isolators, enclosures, mini-environments, and safety cabinets are
several applications. Visit this site to view publications.
American Society for Microbiology is a non-profit organization dedicated
to the promotion of the microbiological sciences and their application
for the common good. Visit the Publications site to view their web-based collection of scholarly
resources regarding the microbial world.
International Society of
Pharmaceutical Engineering www.ispe.org
International
Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering is a world wide non-profit
Society of technical professionals who apply their practical knowledge
in the regulated healthcare manufacturing industries. ISPE keeps
industry professionals informed of the latest technological and
regulatory trends that are occurring in the marketplace. Visit their
Professional
Development site to view the continuing education courses and the
training programs that are offered by the ISPE. Also, visit the
Publications
site where back issues of Pharmaceutical Engineering® or copies
of specific journal articles can be ordered. Pharmaceutical Engineering®
is a bimonthly journal where the feature articles provide practical
application and specification information on the design, construction,
supervision and maintenance of process equipment, plant systems,
instrumentation and facilities.
Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention (PIC) and the Pharmaceutical
Inspection Cooperation Scheme (PIC Scheme) operating together as
PIC/S (European organization) provide an active and constructive
co-operation in the field of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
The purpose of PIC/S includes mutual recognition of inspections,
harmonization of GMP requirements, uniform inspection systems, training
of inspectors, and the exchange of information and experience in
the field of GMP and related areas. Visit the Publications
site for a list of PIC/S documents that are available for purchase,
and for general documents such as Sterility
Testing and Validation
of Aseptic Processing.
The
Parenteral Drug Association is your source for the latest scientific,
technical, and regulatory information on bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing
and quality. Visit their web site to access Online
Forums such as the Pharmaceutical Sci-Tech Discussion Group, order
PDA publications at the Technical
Resources and Documents site, review PDA comments on select Regulatory
Documents, and review PDA's scheduled educational courses and their
content at PDA-TRI.
