REVIEW - METHODS OF MONITORING FOR PROCESS MICROORGANISMS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

Biotechnology encompasses the use of micro-organisms and other biologi cal agents in a range of processes, including the production of pharma ceuticals, fine chemicals, enzymes, food and drink. This review looks at the sources of occupational exposure by describing the way in which process micro-organisms, some of which could be hazardous to health, can be released into the workplace or the environment. It also examine s current practices, monitoring strategies and procedures used to moni tor for release of micro-organisms during biotechnology processes and looks forward to methods that may be of use in the future. Crown (C) 1 995 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd for BOHS.