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Pharmaceutical Water Testing Florida FL - FAQs
Emerging Contaminants (ECs) refer to a diverse group of chemicals and substances, including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, hormones, pesticides, detergents, plasticizers, and flame retardants. These contaminants are increasingly detected in water resources and pose several risks and challenges.
Testing for ECs, such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and pesticides, is important because these unregulated contaminants can pose potential human health and ecological risks, even at low levels, and may not be removed by standard wastewater treatment processes
The main types of water tested include Purified Water (PW), Water for Injection (WFI), and Sterile Water for Injection (SWFI). Each type has specific quality standards and uses, ranging from non-parenteral applications to preparation of sterile products.
Water is a critical ingredient in pharmaceutical manufacturing, used in everything from drug production to cleaning equipment. Contaminated water can introduce impurities, microbial contamination, or endotoxins, potentially compromising product safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance.
In the United States, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) sets the standards for pharmaceutical water quality. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforces these standards through inspections and regulatory oversight to ensure compliance.
