Biopharmaceutical plants utilize the concept of biotechnology to develop medicines. These medicines are developed from different plant and animal cells and this process is carried out in bioreactors. Use of genetically engineered plants and animals is the latest discovery of biotechnology which has proved its efficiency. However, sometimes it fails and huge investments are wasted. Despite of its effectiveness, many times its use is not permitted by the government because of the involved side effects and religious concerns. This causes heavy loss to manufacturers. Another challenge faced by Biopharmaceutical plants is the mixing of these genetically engineered plants with other food crops which makes these crops infectious.

Biopharmaceutical plants are designed and planned according to FDA standards. The medicines must be manufactured in closed system devices and clean rooms to avoid harmful emissions. Their approval requires clearing a series of tests and trials. Before releasing these medicines to market, it should be cross examined to see that it is free from side effects. If it satisfies all the guidelines of “current Good Manufacturing Practices” (cGMP), then only it is released to market for commercialization.

There are several industries which manufacture the machines required to carry out several procedures for medicines development. These industries deliver numerous quality services like administration of the construction process, supervision of design, monitor operations, legalization and entire implementation of project in an effective way. Numerous machines involved in manufacturing process includes media production system, storage tanks, fermentors, buffer production systems, bioreactors, stoppering and capering units, ultra filtration units.

Machines and equipments involved in production process by Biopharmaceutical plants should be frequently cleaned by using Sterilization in Place (SIP) and Clean in Place (CIP) methods. These methods are necessary to prevent the machines from emissions and harmful particles. Good planning is highly essential before establishing the laboratories. Proper air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems must be present. The health care products developed by these plants include several antibiotics, proteins, vaccines and nucleic acids which can save millions of lives.

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