Annex 1 and its impact on aseptic manufacturing
The revised EU GMP Annex 1 sets higher standards for contamination control, risk management and barrier technologies in aseptic manufacturing. Staying compliant requires updated processes, upgraded equipment and a resilient contamination control strategy.
We provide the expertise and solutions to help you meet these requirements, whether you are investing in new equipment or modernizing your existing lines.
Your partner for Annex 1 compliance
From initial assessment to implementation, we tailor our support to match where you are on your Annex 1 compliance journey. Partner with us to meet Annex 1 requirements - optimize your aseptic manufacturing today, and prepare for tomorrow.
Annex 1 compliance solutions
Settle Plate Changer
Environmental monitoring is essential in aseptic manufacturing and has become even more important in the context of Annex 1. This means that settle plates must be changed every four hours to ensure consistent sampling. The Syntegon Settle Plate Changer is a robotic handling unit that handles this process reliably and without manual intervention, reducing contamination risks.
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Pre-Use Post Sterilization Integrity Test (PUPSIT)
PUPSIT is a vital validation step designed to confirm filter integrity after sterilization but before use. The Syntegon filter test rack solution offers maximum flexibility – available for single or double filtration setups, suitable for use inside isolators or laminar flow environments, and even as a mobile trolley configuration for versatile integration into existing production setups.
Barrier technologies / RABS and isolators
Syntegon offers a comprehensive portfolio including open RABS, closed RABS, containment and isolator systems. All solutions are tailored to customer requirements, from machine design and development to on-site installation and validation. Of course, we also support you in getting your existing lines “Annex 1-ready” with appropriate retrofit solutions.
First Air
Annex 1 emphasizes the importance of uninterrupted First Air in critical zones. To support this, Syntegon’s fill – finish equipment is engineered with UDAF – friendly parts and removable, autoclavable components.
We also offer flow simulations – complete with documentation – to verify First Air integrity, whether for new systems or existing machines.
Qualification and validation services
Qualification and validation activities demonstrate that the design and procedures have been implemented correctly and continue to perform in line with expectations.
We offer a wide range of EU GMP/PICs and US cGMP-compliant qualification and validation services – including risk analysis workshops. You can choose from our different activities according to your needs.
SynTiso – The world’s first gloveless, fully automated, Annex 1 compliant commercial fill & finish line
Developed with industry partners, SynTiso meets today’s demands for high performance, maximum product yield, and minimal operator intervention.
Its gloveless isolator enables full automation and reduces human interaction. SynTiso helps minimize contamination risks and eliminates the need for manual settle plate handling.
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Viable monitoring: Automated change of settle plates
Retrofit Settle Plate Changer
RABS retrofit
Meet the new requirements by retrofitting your existing equipment with our RABS.
Isolator Systems
Safety and performance from one source.
Air Detector System
Ensure Annex 1 compliance by upgrading your vacuum-steam sterilizers with our fully automatic and integrated test system.
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From initial planning to peak performance and beyond, we ensure production lines thrive at every stage of the lifecycle.
Our all-inclusive service solutions – covering service agreements, preventive maintenance, spare parts, and operator training – are just the beginning. With us, production lines are always running at their best.