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When it comes to drug manufacturing, there are several critical steps that must be completed in order to ensure a safe and effective product. One of these steps is known as cleaning validation. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what cleaning validation is and why it's so important in the drug manufacturing process. What is Cleaning Validation in Pharmaceutical Drug Manufacturing? Cleaning validation is the process of verifying that a cleaning procedure used in the manufacture ( Good Manufacturing Practice ) of pharmaceutical drugs is effective and will remove all traces of contaminants from the surface being cleaned. The process typically involves swabbing ( Swab Sampling ) the surface with a sterile cotton swab and then culturing the swab to see if any microorganisms are present. Photo by Artem Podrez: https://www.pexels.com/photo/bottle-of-hand-sanitizer-on-table-4492092/ Cleaning validation is important because it helps to ensure that pharmaceutical drugs are no