Perspectives on Aseptic Guidance A Critical Review of FDA's 2003 Draft Guidance and a Proposed Alternative

James P. Agalloco;

Perspectives on Aseptic Guidance A Critical Review of FDA's 2003 Draft Guidance and a Proposed Alternative

Published on: May 1, 2004

Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Technology-05-01-2004, Volume 2004 Supplement, Issue 3

FDA's draft guidance on aseptic processing contains some inherent difficulties, including unrealistic expectations of sterility and microbial quantification, an absence of harmonization with international rules, and failure to support new technologies or a risk-based approach. The authors propose a science-based alternative.