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Articles and guides on air sampling, indoor environments, and air quality. Practical knowledge for employers, facility managers, and cleanroom professionals.

Overview of air sampling equipment – particle counters, agar plates and samplers on laboratory bench
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What is air sampling and when is it needed?

An introduction to air sampling – what it involves, which situations require it, and what to expect from the process.

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How to interpret an air sampling report

A guide to understanding your air sampling report – what the results mean, how they compare against reference values, and what actions may be required.

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Technician with particle counter and probe at HEPA ceiling filter in cleanroom – EU GMP Annex 1 air monitoring
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EU GMP Annex 1: requirements for air monitoring in pharmaceutical production

EU GMP Annex 1 sets strict requirements for air monitoring in aseptic production. Read about what is required for particle counting, microbial sampling and documentation.

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Technician performing particle counting at LAF bench in cleanroom – ISO 14644 classification
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Cleanroom classification according to ISO 14644: a complete guide

ISO 14644 is the international standard for cleanroom classification. Read about cleanroom classes, how classification is performed and what requirements apply.

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Technician performing air sampling with probe at HEPA filter in cleanroom – microbial monitoring
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Microbial air monitoring: methods and applications

Microbial air monitoring is critical in cleanrooms and sensitive production environments. Read about methods, standards and how we can help.

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Calibration laboratory with particle counter connected to reference standard – precision calibration
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Particle counter calibration: why, how often and what is required

Correctly calibrated particle counters are the foundation for reliable measurement results. Read about calibration requirements, intervals and what to consider.

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HEPA filter in a cleanroom ceiling undergoing integrity testing with an aerosol probe
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HEPA filters: classes, EN 1822 and what H13 and H14 mean

HEPA is not a single performance level but two classes in EN 1822. This is what H13 and H14 mean, why filters are tested at MPPS, and where the boundaries with EPA and ULPA fall.

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