Rapid Microbiological Methods in the Pharmaceutical Industry / Edition 1

ISBN-13: 9781574911411 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication date: 03/19/2003 Pages: 288 Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d) In recent years there has been increased interest in the possibility of rapid microbiological methods offering enhanced potential error detection capabilities. However, these methods raise a number of questions, such as how to validate new methods, will they be accepted by the pharmacopoeias, and, most importantly, how will the regulators respond? Rapid Microbiological Methods in the Pharmaceutical Industry answers these questions and more.Martin Easter and his panel of experts:§ Describe the range of rapid microbiological methods and their applications, including practical tips, and their status regarding validation, established use, and regulatory acceptance§ Explore the origins of current methods and the current issues facing the requirements of microbiology and its associated test methods§ Delineate the challenges involved in seeking better an