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Guide to Maintaining Validation of Older Facilities

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Guide to Maintaining Validation of Older Facilities

Guide to Maintaining Validation of Older Facilities: Why, When and How

There is no definitive guidance for the lifespans of specific equipment, utilities, and systems that make up manufacturing facilities — and aside from cleaning/sterilization equipment, very little guidance regarding how often each needs to be validated and maintained to comply with changing industry standards and production trends.

This guide explains some of the most common challenges found in aging facilities, tips for identifying when a facility requires revalidation, and how to assess aging facilities, utilities, systems, and equipment for revalidation or maintenance needs.