Testing services for each industry's requirements
Each industry works to different standards. This page summarises what your industry usually needs to test and which standards apply.
Summary by industry
| Industry | Typical tests | Reference standards / guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceuticals | Cleanrooms, HVAC qualification, temperature mapping, CDA, area decontamination | PIC/S GMP, PIC/S GMP Annex 1 and 15, ISO 14644 |
| Medical devices | Cleanrooms for assembly and packing, CDA | ISO 13485 (quality system), ISO 14644 |
| Hospitals | Pharmacy compounding rooms, BSC / LAF cabinets, pharmacy stores and vaccine refrigerators | ISO 14644, WHO TRS 961 Annex 9 |
| Food and beverage | Compressed air in contact with food, packing rooms | ISO 8573-1, plant GMP / HACCP |
| Electronics | Production cleanrooms, CDA | ISO 14644-1, ISO 8573-1 |
| Data centres | Air cleanliness in server rooms | ASHRAE TC 9.9 guidance (referencing ISO 14644-1 Class 8) |
Frequently asked questions
Do hospitals need cleanroom testing?
If you have operating rooms or rooms for preparing sterile or chemotherapy medicines, the rooms and BSC cabinets should be tested at the intervals set by your organisation.
How do data centres relate to cleanrooms?
Dust in server rooms can damage equipment. ASHRAE guidance recommends ISO 14644-1 Class 8 air cleanliness for server rooms.
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