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Logos of the US Government Agencies that regulates controlled environment in the US

Regulations and Standards for Cleanrooms: U.S. Government Agencies

Overview

Cleanrooms used in regulated industries must comply with specific government standards to ensure safety, quality, and efficacy. This chapter highlights the primary U.S. agencies that regulate cleanroom environments, the scope of their regulations, and how these influence contamination control practices.

By the end of Chapter 3, you will understand:

  • The roles of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and Department of Defense (DOD) in cleanroom regulation.
  • Key regulations such as the FDA’s 21 CFR parts relevant to pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
  • How standards like MIL-STD-810(H) shape testing requirements for aerospace and defense.
  • The impact of these agencies’ regulations on cleanroom SOPs and compliance strategies.

“Government agency regulations form the backbone of compliance strategies for cleanroom operations in regulated industries.”
– Jan Eudy, Cleanroom Subject Matter Expert

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Jan Eudy is a cleanroom/contamination control and microbiological subject matter expert with more than 30 years of industry experience in semiconductor, microelectronics, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device, food manufacturing, compounding pharmacies, aerospace, and automotive. As the corporate quality assurance manager for Cintas Corp., Jan oversaw research and development, directed the quality system and ISO registration at all cleanroom locations, and supported validation and sterile services. During her time with the company, Jan also implemented and maintained the HACCP risk management program at all Cintas industrial laundries. She is also a Past President and Fellow of the Institute for Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST).