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VHP/vH2O2 Bio-Decontamination Master Class

VHP/vH2O2 Bio-Decontamination Master Class

Date to be announced

Contact us for more info
Price available after dates are announced

TRAINING TIMES

  • TBDVienna
  • TBDLondon
  • TBDNew York
  • TBDLos Angeles
Online Training

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

Understand the science and strengths of VHP/vH₂O₂

Learn how VHP/vH₂O₂ works, its bi-phasic process, and how to apply it effectively in contamination control, aligned with Annex 1 and ICH Q9(R1).

Manage Biological Indicator (BI) Quality Variances

Handle BI quality issues, including “Rogue BIs,” with scientific approaches to ensure reliable cycle qualification.

Apply practical strategies across systems and products

Explore case studies covering isolators, RABS, cleanrooms, and biologics. Gain proven tactics for cycle optimization and material transfer.

Align your decontamination process with regulatory success

Ensure VHP processes meet FDA, EMA, and MHRA expectations. Support inspections, avoid requalification issues, and maintain GMP compliance.


OUR ONLINE TRAINING EXPERIENCE INCLUDE

Three days of expert-led Zoom sessions packed with discussions, Q&As, and real-world scenarios.

All slides, tools, and supporting materials available in one place - before, during, and after the course.

Receive a digital certificate (also LinkedIn-ready) that verifies your skills in strategic trial planning.

PAST PARTICIPANTS


LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Learning Objective

Understand the science and lifecycle of VHP bio-decontamination

Explore the fundamentals of vapour phase hydrogen peroxide, its bi-phasic action, and critical control points across the decontamination lifecycle.

Learning Objective

Apply global regulatory expectations with confidence

Gain practical insight into regulatory frameworks like EU GMP Annex 1 and ICH Q9(R1), and how they apply to VHP process design and qualification.

Learning Objective

Develop and qualify robust decontamination cycles

Learn structured approaches for developing, qualifying, and requalifying VHP cycles using biological and chemical indicators and handling “Rogue BIs.

Learning Objective

Troubleshoot and manage deviations effectively

Understand how to investigate failures, identify root causes, and differentiate process issues from indicator quality problems.

Learning Objective

Optimize VHP use across systems and environments

Master application of VHP across isolators, RABS, cleanrooms, and material transfer systems, tailored to product types like biologics and ATMPs.


WHO IS THIS TRAINING FOR?

Designed for professionals who want to enhance their expertise and advance their careers

Sterility Assurance Specialist

Aseptic Process Engineer

Validation Engineer

Microbiologist

QA & QC Professionals

Contamination Control Strategy Lead

Facility/Barrier Technology Engineer

Process Development Scientist


KEY TOPICS

Master the science of VHP/vH₂O₂ and its bi-phasic action
Develop and qualify effective decontamination cycles
Investigate and resolve cycle failures with scientific rationale
Apply VHP strategies to material transfer and cleanroom integration
Ensure compliance with Annex 1, ICH Q9(R1), and GMP standards

TRAINER

James L. Drinkwater

James L. Drinkwater

Franz Ziel GmbH, Head of GMP Compliance

James L. Drinkwater is the current Head of GMP Compliance at Franz Ziel Germany. James is based in the UK for the global role and separately supports the Not-for-profit society: Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Sciences Society: PHSS an educational platform in GxP. James is the ex-Chairman (10 years) of the PHSS and currently Co-leads the Annex 1 and CCS Guidance focus groups. James is also the leader of the PHSS Aseptic processing and Biocontamination special interest group that develops GMP guidance documents that are subjected to regulatory review before publication. James is also a member of ISPE and PQG (Pharmaceutical Quality Group UK). Current projects relative to this training span biological product filling lines, ATMP (Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products) combined formulation and filling platforms and associated sterility testing. We are live on webchat!

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