(ISPE: Tampa, FL) -- The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), a global nonprofit association of 22,000 pharmaceutical science and manufacturing professionals who use knowledge to create high-quality, cost-effective good manufacturing practices (GMP) solutions, will soon release the long-awaited ISPE Baseline Guide Volume 4: Water and Steam Systems (Second Edition).

The revised and expanded second edition builds on the groundbreaking Water and Steam Systems Baseline Guide first published 10 years ago. The second edition has been completely revised to address changes in industry practices and global regulations throughout the past decade. Additionally, this comprehensive, industry-driven document will promote consistent and practical interpretation of regulatory requirements for water and steam systems worldwide. It includes tools to help pharmaceutical manufacturers meet safety requirements while avoiding unnecessary cost. The second edition can be pre-ordered now and will be ready to ship by Dec. 15, 2011.

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