The global pharmaceutical industry is a rapidly evolving sector that continuously welcomes innovations promoting efficiency and safety in various applications and products. As the industry evolves, so do its challenges, whether it’s the emergence of new pathogens and contaminants or more complex drug formulations.
Pharmaceutical companies are continuously trying to keep up with the changes and challenges in the sector with innovative products and processes. As we move into 2025, pharmaceutical cleaning processes are poised for a transformation, combining the best of digital and data technology, regulatory updates, and sustainable methods. This shift welcomes a renewed outlook from the traditional manual cleaning procedures in the pharmaceutical industry.
Pharmaceutical firms see this as a welcome change to drive better and more effective cleaning protocols, preventing cross-contamination, ensuring product integrity and purity, and maintaining strict compliance with global regulatory requirements.
Suncombe is always at the pulse of the pharmaceutical sector’s needs and wants, designing specific and bespoke CIP systems for pharmaceutical processes. As global leaders in providing advanced cleaning solutions to a wide range of industries, we embrace innovation like no other. This blog explores the key changes in pharmaceutical cleaning procedures expected in 2025.
Evolution of Cleaning Procedures in the Pharmaceutical Industry in 2025
Automation and Robotics in Pharmaceutical Cleaning
Traditional pharmaceutical cleaning practices involve manual interventions that are time-consuming and laborious. Manual cleaning can invite human error, resulting in inefficiency and increasing the risk of contamination. In today’s digital age, depending solely on manual procedures is not an option.
The future of pharmaceutical cleaning is all about automation and robotics, which have made significant strides in other life science sectors and generated desirable results. These technologies are posed to take cleaning procedures in the pharmaceutical industry to newer heights.
Suncombe embraced these technologies from the get-go with automatic Static CIP and Mobile CIP systems. We take pride in being an automation specialist with control panels, control specifications, and programming done in-house by our expert team. We’ve designed CIP systems for the pharmaceutical industry to support precision cleaning, reducing the risk of contamination and improving operations efficiency.
Green Cleaning Practices
There is a growing need for sustainable practices in the pharmaceutical industry, and this also applies to pharmaceutical cleaning procedures. Suncombe has already openly embraced an environmentally sustainable approach to CIP in the pharmaceutical industry. Our eco-friendly approach includes reducing waste, efficient use of resources, recycling, green initiatives, and lifecycle considerations.
Our cleaning equipment uses energy-equipment technologies to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. We build CIP designs using sustainable materials to minimise waste and maximise lifespan. Additionally, Suncombe’s experts are continually invested in researching and developing new, sustainable technologies and processes to further reduce our environmental impact.
Regulatory Changes in Pharmaceutical Cleaning
Changes in the pharmaceutical sector invite regulatory requirements in pharmaceutical cleaning procedures. Certain updates may usher in better safety and quality of pharma products.
One anticipated change is stricter cleaning validation processes focusing on effective cleaning methods following scientific logic. Regulations may also drive transparent reporting of cleaning procedures in the pharmaceutical industry and their outcomes, which invite better documentation and record-keeping processes. Additionally, we can anticipate a shift towards assessing risks before employing a cleaning process, first identifying potential contaminants and their sources and then using the correct cleaning processes.
Suncombe has always been at the forefront of compliance with regulatory requirements and standards set by governing bodies and keeping up with industry best practices. Our cleaning systems are built to adhere to multiple global hygienic and sanitary standards, complying with ASME BPE, GAMP, ISPE and 21 CFR Part 11.
Advance Sterilisation Tech
Washing intermediate bulk containers or IBCs in pharmaceutical production facilities uses high amounts of water and energy. Suncombe has introduced a new version of its IBCWashBooth™ to combat excessive water consumption in pharmaceutical cleaning.
This revolutionary process recirculates the washing solutions to reduce water consumption by up to 80%. Choose your option of recirculation or a single pass at every step of the wash programme, allowing you to validate the pharmaceutical cleaning process without unnecessary and excessive water usage.
For CIP in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Contact Suncombe
Come 2025, cleaning procedures in the pharmaceutical industry will evolve with an increasing focus on advanced drug formulations and increased patient safety. Additionally, drug development and enhanced efficacy in production will usher in more innovative cleaning products and processes.
Suncombe stands at the forefront of these changes to improve efficiency in operations as well as enhance the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products. By integrating automation and sterilisation technology, we have revolutionised pharmaceutical cleaning methods while infusing green cleaning practices and compliance with regulatory standards to display our commitment to safety and sustainability. Our groundbreaking designs in IBC washers and CIP systems for pharmaceutical companies are built with the increasing demands of the evolving pharmaceutical sector in mind.
Count on our specialisation in innovative pharmaceutical cleaning technologies and stay ahead of the curve. Learn more by contacting one of our cleaning specialists on +44 (0) 203 089 0280.
