New Annex 1, among other important points considered, dedicates several comments on the importance and the impact of Critical Utilities, involved at different level either because directly impacting on Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) document, or because potential direct or indirect source of bio-contamination of the final product.
The second draft of GMP Annex 1 has been recently released and the issue date for the new revision is finally approaching. The document, a milestone standard for all sterile manufacturers, has been widely revised and extended.