ICH Q4B Annex 4B Test for microbiological examination of non-sterile products: tests for specified microorganisms - Scientific guideline
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This annex is the result of the Q4B process for Microbiological Examination of Non-Sterile Products: Tests for Specified Micro-organisms. The proposed texts were submitted by the Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group. It aims to facilitate the recognition of pharmacopoeial procedures for microbiological examination of non-strile products by regulatory authorities in the ICH regions.
Keywords: Microbiological, non-sterile, tests for specified micro-organisms, pharmacopoeia