Cleanroom Industry Insights

The Biological Safety Level (BSL) serves as a system of biocontainment designation, essential for safeguarding personnel against potential pathogenic exposure in research and manufacturing environments. This system outlines specific requirements for protecting those working in these settings. It’s crucial to note the revision of the Biological Safety Level (BSL) standards in the Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) in 2020. This update brought about the 6th edition of these standards and included several key updates.

Maintaining a pristine environment is paramount in scientific research, semiconductor manufacturing, and additional, highly regulated industries. Enter the cleanroom: a controlled space meticulously engineered to minimize airborne particles and contaminants. But how do we keep these critical spaces sparkling clean? This blog will offer a contemporary perspective on the tasks supporting cleanroom cleaning and explore best practices, frequencies, and regulations.

In this blog post, we are going to discuss the importance of not only adhering to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) but also safeguarding the integrity of every process and product with proper personnel flows, process flows, and material flows when building modular cleanrooms. Let’s look at the history of GMP, cleanrooms, and how the practices intertwine, each driven by the need for better control and efficiency in specific industries.

Once upon a time, building a Cleanroom was an environmental nightmare. Traditional “stick-built” methods relied heavily on resource-intensive materials like brick, mortar, and concrete, leaving a trail of extraction and emissions in their wake. On-site construction generated mountains of debris, often exceeding 30% of the total materials used, and the energy guzzled to power tools, transport materials, and maintain operations painted a bleak picture for the planet. 

In this post, we are looking into the world of controlled environments to discover the intricacies of two distinct yet vital spaces – dry and cold rooms. These controlled environments play crucial roles in various industries, from scientific research to manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. So, if you’ve ever wondered about the differences, applications, and principles governing their operations, you’re in the right place. 

There are two broad categories of cleanrooms. Softwall cleanrooms, often regarded as more temporary solutions, consist of a prefabricated frame and walls made from flexible vinyl sheets. They are known for their adaptability and quick assembly, and are often used in situations where a permanent cleanroom is not necessary or feasible.

Improve the speed and efficiency, provoke dialogue for alignment and consider key decision points as you prepare for your next project. Download this free cleanroom design guide today.