PHARMA ENGINEERING · ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

Environmental Monitoring Systems

An operational pathway to define, design, install, qualify and manage integrated GMP Environmental Monitoring Systems covering particles, microbiology, environmental parameters, software and data.

  • Vendor-neutral approach
  • GMP focus
  • From URS to lifecycle
  • Integrated system
Integrated pharmaceutical Environmental Monitoring System with particle counter, microbiological monitoring, environmental sensors and EMS software
WHAT THE SYSTEM INCLUDES

Particle Monitoring

Continuous and periodic particle monitoring, particle counters, isokinetic probes and sampling locations.

Viable Monitoring

Active and passive microbiological monitoring, surfaces and automated or rapid technologies.

Environmental Sensors

Temperature, humidity, differential pressure and other critical environmental parameters.

EMS Software & Data

Data acquisition, alarms, trending, reporting, audit trails, data integrity and integrations.

PROJECT JOURNEY

From requirement to operational system.

Identify the activities, decisions and evidence required at each stage of your Environmental Monitoring project.

  1. 01

    Define

    Define intended use, URS, risks, system boundary and monitoring strategy.

  2. 02

    Design

    Design architecture, sampling locations, technologies, software, alarms and interfaces.

  3. 03

    Install

    Install probes, instruments, tubing, vacuum, network, power and infrastructure.

  4. 04

    Validate

    Execute FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, CSV, alarm testing and requirements traceability.

  5. 05

    Improve

    Manage trending, change control, maintenance, calibration, periodic review and retrofit.

  6. 06

    Procure

    Prepare the RFP, compare suppliers and assess TCO, service, documentation and lifecycle.

PROJECT LIBRARY

Technical content organised around project decisions.

The Project Library connects each project stage with relevant GuideGxP content and updates automatically as new articles are published.

02

Technology & Architecture

Compare architectures and technologies to build a solution proportionate to process and risk.

Key topics
System architecture Particle monitoring Viable monitoring Sampling locations
03

Installation

Turn the design into a representative, accessible, maintainable and qualifiable installation.

Key topics
Probes & sensors Tubing & vacuum Network & UPS Commissioning
04

Software & Qualification

Govern software, data and qualification of the EMS as an integrated GxP system.

Key topics
EMS software Annex 11 / Part 11 FAT / SAT IQ / OQ / PQ
05

Lifecycle

Keep the system in a state of control throughout its lifecycle.

Key topics
Calibration Maintenance Periodic review Retrofit
06

Procurement

Build the RFP, vendor assessment, budget and Total Cost of Ownership.

Key topics
RFP Vendor selection Budget & TCO Service & SLA
OPERATIONAL GUIDE + TOOLKIT

From technical knowledge to project execution.

Go deeper into the complete Environmental Monitoring System lifecycle: requirements, risk assessment, architecture, installation, software, qualification and lifecycle management, with editable operational project tools.

  • Environmental Monitoring Project Brief
  • Risk Assessment and Sampling Point Rationale
  • EM System User Requirements Specification
  • Technology Comparison Matrix
  • Supplier Assessment Scorecard
  • FAT / SAT Protocol and Report
  • IQ / OQ / PQ Protocol Set
  • Requirements Traceability Matrix
  • Part 11 / Annex 11 and Data Integrity Assessment
  • Limit Derivation and Trending
  • Environmental OOT / OOS Investigation
  • Change Impact and Periodic Review
REGULATORY FOUNDATIONS

The regulatory and technical foundations of the project.

The Environmental Monitoring System should be designed in the context of the Contamination Control Strategy, cleanroom qualification, equipment qualification and data governance.

01

EU GMP Annex 1

Contamination Control Strategy, cleanroom monitoring, viable and non-viable monitoring.

02

ISO 14644

Classification, monitoring strategy, cleanroom testing and control of classified environments.

03

EU GMP Annex 15

URS, DQ, FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, change control and lifecycle qualification.

04

Annex 11 / 21 CFR Part 11

Computerised systems, electronic records, access control, audit trails and data integrity.

EXPERT SUPPORT

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