Cleaning Validation

Cleaning Validation and Current Regulatory Expectations

Following several regulatory changes over the past few years, many companies are falling behind regarding their approach to cleaning. This practical course will consider current cleaning verification expectations and explore the issues that you may experience when performing cleaning validation. 

 

Our expert tutor will break down the fundamental issues and pitfalls associated with cleaning validation (including sampling and testing), providing support, guidance and training in order to achieve a successful outcome.   

 

Interested in cleaning validation training for your team? Contact us today. 

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Duration
1 day
CPD Hours
7 hrs
Locations
  • Online

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for those with the responsibility for the design, execution, or validation of cleaning processes. This may include operations managers and personnel, validation specialists, Quality Assurance and Quality Control managers, production engineers, microbiologists, quality systems auditors and supplier auditors.    

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Key topics

This course covers the following topics: 

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    Why you should validate 

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    Process design and plant walkthrough 

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    Documentation and qualification strategies 

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    Residues and limits (inc. MACO) 

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    Sampling and testing 

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    Analytical method validation 

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    Maintaining validated status 

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    Special considerations, good and bad practices 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course you will: 

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    Appreciate the need to validate or verify your plant cleaning 

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    Fully understand the documentation and legal requirements 

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    Understand and be able to carry out the important operation of ‘Walking the Plant’ 

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    Recognise good and bad practices 

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    Be able to calculate acceptance criteria 

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    Be able to clearly identify what constitutes ‘visually clean’ 

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    Be aware of the issues surrounding sampling and testing techniques 

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    Appreciate the importance of analytical method validation 

Meet your expert tutors

Learn from the best in the industry. Our diverse team of highly experienced subject matter experts are passionate about sharing their knowledge with you. 

John Spenn

John Spenn

John is a quality expert with over 25 years in the biopharmaceutical and life sciences industries. He has held senior roles in quality management, regulatory processes and validation (CQV) lifecycle for equipment, facilities, utilities, sterilisation and computer systems. Currently a Director at Dorset Quality Services, John provides validation and quality consulting.
Frequently asked questions

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Book Your Place

Cleaning Validation
10 Apr 2025
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Online
14 Oct 2025
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Online
£820 excl VAT
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Bespoke Training

We offer bespoke in-house training solutions to you and your organisation. Contact an expert today to talk about your team and your specific requirements.

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Why choose RSSL?

As scientists ourselves, we’re passionate about collaboration and sharing our expertise to nurture the next generation. By helping them to develop and fulfil their potential, we can tackle 21st-century pharmaceutical scientific challenges more effectively.

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    More than 30 years of experience upskilling pharmaceutical professionals

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    Small-group training adjusted to individual learning styles and needs

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    50+ training courses accredited by recognised industry bodies

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    Combination of off-the-shelf and bespoke training packages

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    Courses and consulting led by experts in the entire pharmaceutical life cycle

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    Opportunity to share and learn as part of a diverse community