Water Sampling Procedure in Pharmaceutical Industry

Prepare

• Before collecting samples, identify outlets to sample, and label sample containers with sampling date and time, and type of testing, schedule, sterile bottles and stopwatch.

Safety

• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, and a nose mask.

Sanitize

• Sanitize your hands with 70% IPA.

Drain

• Open the sampling valve and let water drain for 1-2 minutes or 20-30 seconds.

Rinse

• Rinse the bottle with the water to be tested only chemical analysis.
• No rinse required for microbiology analysis.

Collect

• Chemical analysis: Collect the sample in a glass bottle. TOC test performs for chemical analysis.
• Microbiological analysis: Collect about 200 ml of sample in a sterile glass bottle, leaving enough air space for mixing.

Label

• Label the container with the sample identity, sampling point, date and time of sampling, and what the sample is being tested for.

Store

• Store the sample in 2-8°C temperature for microbiology Analysis.

Read also:

• Why Do You Store Water Samples 2-8°C for Microbiological Analysis?
• Different Sampling Strategies in Pharmaceutical Industry

Resource Person: Syed Masood