Water is one of the most important and essential requirements in the pharmaceutical sector. Water used for manufacturing of pharmaceutical products must be free of pathogens, and chemicals such as chlorine and ozone. Pharmaceutical businesses must treat their input water sources to get rid of any contaminants or pathogens that could lower the quality of their products.
UV disinfection is a rapid, reliable and inexpensive way to disinfect water for use in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes which require pathogen-free water. Pharmaceutical UV disinfection systems from Alfaa UV, provides water of the right quality, required to meet the stringent standards of regulatory bodies like the FDA and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
In the pharmaceutical sector, purified water is used in multiple ways.
Water contamination from Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a serious concern in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This occurs primarily in main water source, water treatment plants, water-based systems such as cooling towers, water storage and distribution tanks. Cross-contamination by Pseudomonas aeruginosa may also occur in water injection tanks, pipelines, and water used for industrial processes.
When water utilized for pharmaceutical manufacturing is contaminated with Pseudomonas, it can result in alterations in the chemical characteristics of the medicines. The bacteria can put human health at risk especially immuno-compromised patients. In instances where Pseudomonas contamination has been confirmed by microbiological tests, it can lead to a series of consequential events including product recalls, regulatory action, and hindrance to the manufacturer’s reputation.
UV disinfection is an effective and non-chemical method for addressing Pseudomonas contamination for pharma companies. It successfully eliminates the problem of accumulation of chemical residues that could contaminate pharmaceutical products. UV water treatment is often used in combination with ozonation to enhance the treatment efficiency. The water undergoes treatment with ozone first, and then it is subjected to UVC light.
For further details, please refer to our blog on use of UV disinfection to address P. Aeruginosa contamination in pharma companies.
Alfaa UV is the market leader for UV disinfection systems in India. Our esteemed customers include GSK, Astra Zeneca, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck Sharpe & Dohme, Novartis, Rhone Poulenc, Torrent Pharma, Sun Pharma, Cipla, Dr. Reddys Laboratories, Sanofi, Pharmazeil, Panacea Biotec, Baxter, Centaur, Indoco Remedies, Hetero Labs, Ipca, Alembic and Reckitt Benckiser.
Alfaa UV’s market leadership is supported by our:
In fact, Alfaa UV has dominated the UV disinfection space in India for the past two decades, having installed more than 2,000 systems for pharma companies.
A typical installation at a Pharma site
Water disinfection systems from Alfaa UV are used in the pharmaceutical industry for the following applications:
To learn more about the effectiveness of UV water disinfection for the pharmaceutical industry, please refer to our blog.
UV disinfection is a rapid, effective, and inexpensive way to disinfect water for use in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes which require pathogen-free water. During the disinfection process, UV sterilizers are used to expose the water to UV rays of specific wavelengths, which kill pathogens present in the water such as bacteria, viruses, algae, molds, etc., and prevent them from replicating.
One of the main applications of UV disinfection, aside from manufacturing of medical products, is Cleaning in Place (CIP), a method used in the pharmaceutical industry to clean the vessels, apparatus, pipelines, filters, and other accessories used in routine manufacturing activities. Not only does UV help pharmaceutical businesses to adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice requirements (GMP), but also ensures the safety of liquid orals and extends the shelf life of such products.
UV disinfection systems are also used for pharmaceutical wastewater treatment for reuse or discharge.
Some of the key benefits of UV technology for water disinfection are:
In addition, Alfaa UV offers the following specific advantages.
To know more about our products and how we can support your business, do get in touch with us.
Alfaa UV has a wide range of products for water disinfection for pharmaceutical companies:
Case Study
Alfaa UV’s customer is a leading Indian health and wellness company with interests in hair care, oral care, health care, skin care, home care and food & beverages.
Challenges:
Water is a key ingredient in the manufacturing of various products by Alfaa UV’s customer. As per the cGMP norms such as & HACCP, HAZOP, FSSAI there is a need for clean, microbial free and safe water. Chlorine & other chemically treated water cannot be used as it may impact the raw material, process application, and the finished products.
The company was facing challenges in using water of the right quality for the following applications:
Solution from Alfaa UV:
Based on the flow rate and quality of water available at the manufacturing plant, Alfaa UV installed the HF and APi series of products for purifying the water being utilised in the manufacturing processes. Superior features of the HF and APi series include internal electropolishing which make these UV sterilizers resistant to stain and bacteria. Installing Alfaa’s UV disinfection products in the water treatment plant created the ideal water for manufacturing a large range of products, to improve the hygiene and safety, and to prolong product shelf life. Our customer is now able to meet the required water quality standards in accordance with FDA's stringent criteria.
Real-Time Monitoring
Alfaa UV is in the process of launching IoT-based remote monitoring of UV disinfection systems. IoT-based remote performance monitoring will deliver multiple benefits to Alfaa UV’s customers, including:
B2B Client experiences: Discover Alfaa UV in their own words.
To know more about Alfaa UV’s water and air disinfection solutions, please fill out the form below, and our team of experts will get in touch with you at the earliest.
Please leave a message for more details and we will get back to you soon.