ISO 8573 Testing

ISO 8573 standard consists of purity classes for contaminants in compressed air: Particles, Water, Oil and Microbiological contaminants.  The ISO 8573 test methods were primarily developed to verify air quality in a compressed air system and not to test purification equipment.  Compressed air system specifications should meet product performance requirements.

There are no specified standards governing compressed air quality testing for manufacturing or the production of pharmaceutical, medical device, or food applications.  TRI recommends Direct Product Contact, Indirect Product Contact, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), the European Pharmacopeia, or a hybrid of the ISO 8573 air standard.  TRI can assist with developing a compressed air quality program for validation that is repeatable for verification and compliance to FDA audited cGMP

A thorough evaluation of the application and manufacturing process is required to ensure the appropriate solution, both technically and financially.  TRI recommends a baseline test before validation to determine SOPs.  We can work with you to customize a specification for your company. TRI also has experienced validation and qualification Dealers that can visit with your company.  They can work with your requirements and staff to produce the validatable systems, descriptions and documents you need to move your project forward.  Email TRI for a Dealer in your area.

TRI is ANSI/ISO/ASQ 9001-2008 and ISO 17025-2005 compliant, an AIHA accredited laboratory and participates in a compressed air quality proficiency program. These accreditation and proficiencies ensure that our lab meets the highest standards of quality and can deliver reliable, consistent results for every test. Our compressed air quality testing equipment is scientifically designed to meet valid testing methods. TRI highly recommends a routine testing schedule for your compressed air quality program for verification and compliance with FDA and cGMP: