Use of Laboratory Balances in the Pharmaceutical Industry - White Paper
Authors: Axel Taube, Dr. Ellen Hage, Dr. Julian Haller, Niclas Ludolph | Last updated: April 2024
Overview
Pharmacopoeias are collections of recognized and binding quality regulations that specify, among other things, test requirements and methods for the analysis of drugs. Both the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) and the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) contain specific chapters that deal with the use of laboratory balances. The chapters emphasize the criticality of weighing samples accurately in pharmaceutical analytical processes.
The aim of this white paper is to present the testing requirements for laboratory balances as described in the relevant chapters of the pharmacopoeias and the associated certificates offered by Sartorius Service.
- Document type: White paper
- Page count: 8
- Read time: 19 minutes
Key Takeaways
- Importance of Accurate Weighing: Why precise measurements are crucial across industries.
- Standards and Compliance: Overview of relevant standards like USP and Ph. Eur. and their application.
- Calibration and Testing: Essential procedures for calibrating and testing laboratory balances.
- Performance Assurance: Methods for maintaining balance performance and accuracy over time..
- Best Practices: Recommendations for achieving and maintaining compliance with international standards
This Resource is Designed for:
- Lab Manager
- Lab Technician
- Compliance Expert/Quality Control
- Lab Director
- Lab Head
- Scientist
- Pharmacology
- Research and Development
Applications Supported:
- Analytical weighing
- Quality control processes
- Compliance verification
- Calibration and performance testing of laboratory balances
