San Juan, Puerto RicoPresented by the PMF:http://microbiologyforum.org/2009/0905GMP/index.htmThis conference is your opportunity to interact with regulators and thought leaders in frank and open discussion on issues of immediate relevance to the manufacturing environment.CLICK HERE http://microbiologyforum.org/2009/0905GMP/registration.htm to register online, or call us at 888-844-8561 (toll-free in US)Conference DescriptionThe purpose of this meeting is to provide a forum for the sharing of questions, answers and information on current topics in GMP for the Microbiology Laboratory. Several recent guidance documents have been issued that stress the role of the QC microbiology laboratory in the successful manufacture of finished product from both the FDA (Aseptic Processing Guidance) and USP (draft <1117> Microbiology Lab Practices). The program will range from presentations on technical and compliance-related problems to interactive case studies to round-table discussions.This is an excellent opportunity to meet GMP training requirements for both new hires and for those responsible for training GMP to microbiology and manufacturing personnel.Topic List * Overview of GMPs and their history * Regulatory Guidance for Microbiological Testing * Quality Systems for the Microbiology Lab * Laboratory Audits * Recent Product Recalls with Microbiological basisSpeakers * Richard Jakober, Perritt Labs * David Porter, Ph.D. USP, Vectech * Frank Settineri, Veracorp, Inc * Scott Sutton, Ph.D., Vectech, USP Who Should Attend * Microbiology Laboratory supervisors and Microbiologists responsible for testing of Pharmaceutical, Parenteral, Medical Device and Cosmetic products. * Regulatory and Compliance Personnel responsible for auditing of manufacturing facilities and Contract Organizations. RegistrationConference registration is available online.Exhibitors may register for this conference online.Venue Caribe Hilton 1 San Geronimo Street San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901 Reservations: 800-445-8667