New Book Review

Biotechnology: Principles and Applications
ISBN 13: 9781842653708
ISBN 10: 1842653709
Publisher: Alpha Science Intl Ltd
Published date: 2007

Editorial review

Biotechnology: Principles and Applications covers the broad vistas of biotechnology, providing students with a sound basis of understanding various aspects of this ever-growing field. It is intended to be comprehensive and to meet the varied needs of different institutions. The book includes a wide coverage of topics needed to appreciate the principles and applied aspects of biotechnology.

Rapid Microbiological Methods in the Pharmaceutical Industry

by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Martin C Easter (Editor)

ISBN-13: 9781574911411

CRC Press, 03/2003, 288 pages, English


Editorial review

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 and more pragmatic methods for the assessment of microbial hazards and risks to ensure product and consumer safety The book assists you in applying an effective system to assess the real microbiological hazards and, hence, quantify realistic risks.Additionally, it provides monitoring methods that will deliver meaningful, useful data for effective decision making in manufacturing, quality assurance, and product safety. The expert and authoritative information in Rapid Microbiological Methods in the Pharmaceutical Industry will help you find better solutions to ensuring the microbiological safety of pharmaceutical products