Glossary
Airborne particles
Airborne particles are sub-micron particles, which are invisible to the naked eye. As their…
Alert Level
An established microbial or airborne particle level giving early warning of potential drift from…
ANVISA
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) is an autarchy linked to the Ministry of…
Approved Code of Practise (ACOPs)
ACOPs describe preferred or recommended methods that can be used (or standards to be…
As-built cleanroom
A cleanroom that is complete, functional and ready for operation, but without the equipment…
Asepsis
A state of control attained by using an aseptic work area and performing activities…
Aseptic Manufacturing Area
The classified part of a facility that includes the aseptic processing room and ancillary…
Aseptic Processing Facility
A building, or segregated segment of it, containing cleanrooms in which air supply, materials,…
Aseptic Processing Room
A room in which one or more aseptic activities or processes are performed. Source:…
Assisted build
Often used for international cleanroom builds, an assisted build is where a small number…
At-rest cleanroom
Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE)
The Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) test is performed on filtration materials and devices that…