Consulting in the design of facilities and cleanrooms

Aseptic process

We help you design your facilities and cleanrooms correctly from the start – first time right –, to ensure that procedures and practices are safe, efficient and ergonomic.

Inadequate design not only makes it difficult to comply with regulations, but also generates operational inefficiencies and encourages bad practices that are perpetuated throughout the lifespan of the facilities, as well as entailing a high human and economic cost if they have to be corrected.

Our experience in regulated environments and in the pharmaceutical sector allows us to advise you with a practical approach, adapted to current regulations and the real use of the facilities.

We design the cleanrooms taking into account the people and materials flows, cleaning and disinfection and gowning, and considering the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that will be carried out in the facilities. We can even develop these procedures in parallel to the design, which allows us to further adapt the space to the real needs of operation.

Other additional points that we take into account when we advise you on the design of aseptic process drug manufacturing facilities and cleanrooms are:

  • Distribution and classification of cleanroomsaccording to ISO 14644, annex I of the GMPs europees and the American GMPs.
  • Aseptic processing Solutions: Flows, Equipment, Critical Areas
  • Ergonomics and operability: to facilitate the daily operations and to reduce risks
  • Sustainability and energy efficiency, where applicable
  • Audit preparation from the design phase

We can work since the conceptual phase, reviewing plans and proposals, or intervene in existing facilities to redesign problematic areas. We also collaborate with engineering, quality, microbiology and production departments to ensure a holistic and comprehensive vision.

Having a well-thought-out design from the start will allow you to avoid deviations, optimize resources, and ensure GMP compliance from day one.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why is it important to hire a consultancy service specialised in the design of facilities and cleanrooms?
Designing right from the start (First time right) ensures that facilities are compliant, errors are minimized, and processes are safe, efficient, and sustainable. Poor design can lead to operational inefficiencies, encourage bad practices, and lead to costly subsequent modifications. Our advice helps prevent these problems, aligning the design with the actual needs of the process and the regulatory requirements.
What regulatory aspects are considered in the design of cleanrooms?
We take into account the requirements of Annex 1 of the European GMP, the US GMPs and the ISO 14644 standard, especially in relation to the classification of cleanrooms, pollution control, air flows, material flows, and critical areas. Our experience in aseptic drug manufacturing environments allows us to ensure compliance from the conceptual phase of the project.
What are the benefits of integrating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) into the design?
Designing cleanrooms with operational procedures (SOPs/SOPs) in mind allows the work environment to adapt to the reality of daily operations. This improves ergonomics, reduces the risk of human error, and facilitates regulatory compliance. We can even develop or revise procedures in parallel to the design for even more effective integration.
At what point in the project can I hire your services?
We can participate from the conceptual phase, reviewing initial plans and layouts, to more advanced phases or existing installations where it is necessary to redesign problematic areas. We also actively collaborate with the engineering, quality, microbiology and production departments to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated vision of the project. We recommend getting us involved in the project as early as possible in order to optimize efforts and prevent errors.
What other factors do you consider in addition to regulatory compliance in the design?
In addition to the regulations, we incorporate criteria of ergonomics, operational efficiency, energy sustainability and ease of cleaning and disinfection. We also prepare facilities to pass regulatory audits by design, providing peace of mind and reducing future risks. Our approach seeks to ensure that the work environment is safe, practical and aligned with the client's objectives.