USP <797> FAQs: Positive and Negative Controls
At its essence, USP <797> is a quality control (QC) standard used to protect patients from contamination that can occur
Building Sciences
3 Ways to Analyze Mold Samples
Mold spores are ubiquitous in the indoor and outdoor environment. Damp and moldy conditions indoors have been associated with adverse
Should You Test for Legionella?
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Legionnaires’ disease is on the rise in the United States. In 2000,
What Facilities Managers Need to Know About New Jersey’s new “Legionella Law”
In 2024, the New Jersey state legislature passed S2188/A1970, a law requiring Public Community Water Systems, owners or operators of certain
What Community Water Systems Need to Know About New Jersey’s new “Legionella Law”
In 2024, the New Jersey state legislature passed S2188/A1970, a law requiring Public Community Water Systems, owners or operators of certain
Getting Rid of Lead and Copper in Drinking Water. Introducing Legionella?
Now that the U.S. EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule has been finalized, planning is underway in communities across the country to replace
USP <797> Q&A: Cleanroom Requirements
In our USP <797> Q&A Series, we’ve mentioned cleanrooms a few times but haven’t gone too deeply into the topic.
USP <797> Q&A: Sampling Pass-Throughs
In this series of Q&A posts, we’re answering questions from customers about USP <797> compliance. Some of these are common
USP <797> Q&A: Do I need to have a microbiologist on staff?
If you have questions about how to comply with the latest revisions to USP <797>, you’re not alone. Even though
USP <797> Compliance: It’s as Easy as A,B,C…1,2,3. Or is it?
Aspergillus, Bacillus, and Cladosporium – The Importance of Genus Identification The revised USP <797> standards for compounded sterile preparations (CSPs)