Explore brochures and technical resources covering sterility testing principles, pharmacopeial requirements, testing methods, and media used in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical microbiology workflows.


Brochures and literature

Brochure: Pharma Bottled Media

An overview of bottled media and rinse fluid formats used for sterility testing and other pharmaceutical microbiology applications. Included are general-purpose media, rinsing and diluting fluids, and specialist media which supports the growth of a wide range of bacteria, yeasts, and molds. This brochure includes product format information and European order codes for a range of prepared media and diluents.

SmartNote: What is USP 71?

This SmartNote provides an introductory overview of USP <71> Sterility Testing, covering key concepts, testing methods, sample requirements, incubation conditions, and regulatory considerations for sterile pharmaceutical products.


Webinars

Sterility Testing for Batch Release

 

This webinar offers a practical look at sterility testing strategies for batch release and sterility assurance, including compendial approaches aligned with USP General Chapter <71>. Viewers will learn how method selection, media considerations, workflow execution, and risk-based decision-making can support efficient, compliant sterility testing programs.

 

Featured speaker: Leslie Furr, Principal Scientist at the United States Pharmaceopeial Convention (USP) since 2018 serving as a documentary standards scientist for the Microbiology Expert Committee. Prior to joining USP, she spent 14 years in the pharmaceutical industry as a Senior Microbiologist.