Quality of water used in the production of vaccines for parenteral use - Scientific guideline

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This document aims to give advice on the quality of water to be used in the preparation of antigens utilized in the manufacturing process of vaccines

Keywords: Water, vaccines, antigen preparation, parenteral use, bioburden, endotoxin

Current effective version

CPMP position statement on the quality of water used in the production of vaccines for parenteral use

Adopted Reference Number: EMEA/CPMP/BWP/1571/02/ Rev 1

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First published: 20/10/2003 Last updated: 20/10/2003