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Cleanroom Certification · Equipment Testing · Environmental Monitoring · Compliance

Clean Air Monitoring is British Columbia's only locally-staffed CETA-Registered cleanroom certification team.

Cleanroom certification, equipment testing, and environmental monitoring for healthcare, pharma, biotech, and regulated industries — delivered locally across BC, Yukon, and Western Canada.

Accredited & Certified
ISO 9001:2015NSF AccreditedCETA-RegisteredActive RCMP Clearance
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Trusted across BC's most regulated environments
Provincial Health Services Authority· Shoppers Drug Mart· McKesson· Munro Pharmacy Group· Pattison Food Group· Molson Coors· Royal Drugs· TRIUMF· BC Cancer Agency· Zymeworks· University of British Columbia· Simon Fraser University· Turner Construction· EllisDon· Honeywell· Government of Yukon· RCMP· Government of Canada· and more·
Our Services

From planning to decommissioning — one BC partner for the entire lifecycle.

Most certification providers handle one piece. We deliver every phase of your controlled environment's lifecycle, from the first conversation to the final decommissioning report.

01 / 05
Plan
Cleanroom Consulting
Scoping new cleanroom builds — classification, HVAC, HEPA configuration, manufacturer selection. Independent advice, never tied to a vendor.
02 / 05
Certify
Cleanroom & Equipment Certification
ISO 14644 cleanroom certification, biosafety cabinet and fume hood testing, HEPA integrity, smoke patterns, pressure differentials.
03 / 05
Comply
Pharmacy & GMP Compliance
NAPRA Model Standards (sterile and non-sterile) and Health Canada GMP (GUI-0001) field certification and monitoring data — for compounding pharmacies and GMP manufacturers.
04 / 05
Monitor
Environmental Monitoring & Sampling
Viable air and surface sampling, hazardous drug wipes, clandestine substance wipes, non-viable particle counting, coordinated lab analytics.
05 / 05
Install & Transition
Installation, Commissioning & Decommissioning
Installation of biosafety cabinets, laminar flow workstations, fume hoods, and modular cleanroom systems · New facility commissioning · Equipment decommissioning with full documentation · Field certification testing for facility startup and closure.
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OEM Parts Access

Direct relationships with every major manufacturer.

Clean Air Monitoring maintains relationships with — and access to — all major manufacturers in the industry, ensuring OEM parts are readily available for your lab equipment needs.

NuAire Baker Labconco Thermo Fisher ESCO Terra Universal DFMZ Air Science AirClean Flow Sciences MECART NICOS and more
From the Field

The work. Up close.

Technician performing capture hood test on supply diffuser in a pharmaceutical cleanroom
CAM technician taking HEPA supply airflow volume readings with a capture hood in a sterile compounding cleanroom
Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinets in a research laboratory with Clean Air Monitoring certification tag visible
Viable air sampling on a tripod beside a laminar flow workstation in a non-sterile compounding room
Containment ventilated enclosure installed in a sterile hazardous compounding cleanroom
Two containment ventilated enclosures installed side by side in a non-sterile hazardous compounding room
Two containment ventilated enclosures with analytical balance in an active compounding pharmacy
Cleanroom corridor under construction with floor protection and temporary containment barriers
Hazardous compounding cabinet during install and commissioning
Two compounding aseptic isolators installed in a sterile compounding suite
Row of chemical fume hoods in a research laboratory
Laminar flow workstation during install and commissioning in a pharmacy
Stainless steel HEPA filter housing in a mechanical penthouse with magnehelic gauges and spiral ductwork
Overhead view of a modular cleanroom showing HEPA filter housings and spiral ductwork serving every room penetration
Large stainless steel isolation room HEPA exhaust housing with spiral ductwork in a hospital mechanical room
Coverage Across Sectors

Healthcare, pharma, biotech, and beyond.

From the largest urban hospital networks to remote northern facilities, Clean Air Monitoring supports sterile compounding rooms, oncology cleanrooms, operating rooms, BSCs, fume hoods, environmental monitoring programs, pharmaceutical and nuclear manufacturing facilities, biotech R&D labs, wineries, breweries, refineries, food & beverage facilities, and educational institutions — across British Columbia, Yukon, and Western Canada.

  • ENVIRONMENTSSterile Compounding Rooms · Oncology Cleanrooms · Operating RoomsHospital, retail pharmacy, and specialty compounding suites
  • EQUIPMENTBiosafety Cabinets · Fume Hoods · Laminar Flow Hoods · Isolators & CVEsHEPA-filtered equipment, primary engineering controls, containment devices
  • MONITORINGViable, Non-Viable & Hazardous Drug Wipe SamplingAir, surface, NAPRA-aligned hazardous drug, and controlled substance sampling — coordinated with analytical lab partners
  • FACILITIESPharmaceutical Manufacturing · Nuclear · Biotech R&D · CL2/CL3 Containment LabsNAPRA Model Standards, Health Canada GMP (GUI-0001), Health Canada GPP, ISO 14644, PHAC Canadian Biosafety Standard compliance
  • INDUSTRIALFood & Beverage · Wineries · Breweries · Refineries · Educational InstitutionsAnd other regulated and process-controlled environments
Built for Canada

The systems we test, the standards we hold them to, the people who rely on them.

15+
Regulated Sectors
5+
Health Authorities
50+
Pharmacy Networks
24h
Lower Mainland Response
Why Clean Air Monitoring

Why teams across BC, Yukon, and Alberta choose us.

01 · LOCAL

Local presence. National reach.

We're the only CETA-Registered cleanroom team based in British Columbia — and we're ready to travel anywhere in Canada. We're also NSF-accredited for biosafety cabinet certification. Lower Mainland response in 24–48 hours, Island and Okanagan in 48–72, and scheduled travel for clients across Western Canada, the territories, and beyond.

02 · CERTIFIED

The credentials your auditors expect.

ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system, NSF-Accredited for biosafety cabinet certification, CETA-Registered (RCP-SCF) personnel, with active RCMP security clearance for restricted environments.

03 · RESPONSIVE

Same-day service when you need it.

Emergency repairs, urgent recertifications, last-minute scheduling — we coordinate around your operations, not the other way around. Responsiveness is what keeps our clients with us.

04 · PROCUREMENT-READY

Pre-qualified, pre-vetted, ready to onboard.

Pre-qualified vendor on SAP Ariba, Avetta, Vertikal, and more. Our insurance, safety programs, and compliance documentation are continuously verified — onboard us in days, not weeks.

Industries Served

Trusted across 15+ regulated sectors.

From hospital sterile rooms to national particle accelerators — Clean Air Monitoring services the most demanding environments in Western Canada.

Sector 01
Healthcare & Health Authorities
Trusted By
BC Children's · BC Women's · Vancouver Coastal Health · Fraser Health Authority · Providence Health Care · Yukon Health Authority · and more
Sector 02
Compounding & Specialty Pharmacy
Trusted By
Shoppers Drug Mart · McKesson · Pharmasave · I.D.A. · Munro Pharmacy Group · MacDonalds · Pure Compounding · Royal Drugs · and more
Sector 03
Nuclear & Radiopharmaceutical
Trusted By
TRIUMF · BWXT · BC Cancer Agency Cyclotron · and more
Sector 04
Biotech & Medical Device
Trusted By
Zymeworks · Corcym · UBC Research Labs · and more
Sector 05
Government, Forensic & Law Enforcement
Trusted By
RCMP · Surrey Police Service · Government of Canada · Government of Yukon · and more
Sector 06
Cannabis & Licensed Producers
Trusted By
Valens Labs (SNDL) · Health Canada GPP Facilities · and more
Sector 07
Academic & Research Institutions
Trusted By
UBC · Simon Fraser University · Vancouver Island University · North Island College · and more
Sector 08
Food, Beverage & Industrial
Trusted By
Pattison Food Group · Molson Coors · Wineries · Breweries · Refineries · Manufacturing Facilities · and more
See all industries we serve

This list is not exhaustive — we service many additional sectors and are always open to new industries. Get in touch if you don't see yours.

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Clean Air has become a trusted partner in our facility operations. Their work supports our commitment to maintaining safe, compliant, and high-functioning sterile environments, and I would not hesitate to recommend them for any facility requiring sterile room certification.

Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services
PHARMACY DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR

Clean Air is the most professional, helpful, and easy to work with. I personally help manage the operations of twenty pharmacies within our group, so I encounter many trades and contractors. I feel very confident in recommending their services.

Multi-Site Pharmacy Group
DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY OPERATIONS

Clean Air is always responsive and flexible to meet the needs of our site. Their knowledge and experience continue to be invaluable to us operating a rural site in such a highly regulated area of work.

Vancouver Coastal Health
COORDINATOR, CLINICAL & DISTRIBUTION PHARMACY SERVICES

Their performance has consistently met the highest standards of quality and compliance. Communication throughout the process is transparent and collaborative, which makes planning and execution seamless. I confidently recommend their team for any organization requiring sterile room certification services.

Fortune 10 Pharmaceutical Distributor
MANAGER, ASEPTIC COMPOUNDING & OPHTHALMOLOGY

Knowledgeable, efficient, friendly and flexible. I appreciate the clear documentation our site receives after the certification process is complete, as well as the willingness to problem-solve and follow up on issues in a timely manner. Without hesitation, I would continue to choose Clean Air Monitoring for all our future needs.

Fraser Health Authority
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR

Their work has been consistent, timely, and conducted with professionalism. We have been satisfied with the services provided and have found the company to be reliable and transparent. They would be a dependable partner for organizations seeking certification services of this nature.

Multi-Site Compounding Pharmacy
DIRECTOR OF COMPOUNDING OPERATIONS

Completed security clearance requirements to attend our detachments and buildings in a timely manner once requested, and jumped through all the sometimes onerous hoops required to be cleared to work within our offices. I highly recommend Clean Air Monitoring Ltd.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police
RETIRED STAFF SERGEANT, FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION SERVICES

Their expertise has been instrumental in helping us maintain regulatory compliance and uphold the highest standards of quality and safety in our operations. Reports are thorough, accurate, and delivered promptly, which has been critical for maintaining the integrity of our controlled environments.

Global Medical Device Manufacturer
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
— Standards & Memberships
Held to the industry's strictest standards.
Accreditations
ISO 9001:2015NSF AccreditedCETA-RegisteredRCMP Cleared
Active Memberships
CETAWorkSafe BCASHRAEIESTCSA
Standards We Work To
NAPRA Model StandardsHealth Canada GMP (GUI-0001)Health Canada Annex 1 (GUI-0119)Health Canada GPPISO 14644NSF/ANSI 49CSA Z316.5ASHRAE 110USP <797> / <800> / <795> (as referenced by NAPRA)
Regulatory Breadth

From hospital sterile rooms to national particle accelerators.

Most cleanroom certification companies stick to one industry. Clean Air Monitoring's technicians work across the full regulatory spectrum — and our clients tell us that breadth is exactly why they trust us with their most critical environments.

  • Health Canada GMPRadiopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical manufacturing cleanrooms
  • NAPRASterile and non-sterile compounding for hospital and retail pharmacy
  • ISO 14644Biotech R&D cleanrooms and life sciences environments
  • Health Canada GPPCannabis production and licensed processing
  • ForensicLaw enforcement evidence-handling and controlled substance environments
  • OtherFood & beverage, educational, industrial, manufacturing, and beyond
Service Coverage

Headquartered in BC. Built for all of Canada.

Clean Air Monitoring is based in Langley, BC, with active service across British Columbia, Yukon, and Alberta. Our local team allows for fast, responsive service that out-of-province providers can't match — and when clients need us further afield, we travel. From the Lower Mainland to the territories, the Prairies, and the East Coast, we're ready to support facilities across Canada.

  • Lower Mainland24–48 HOURS
  • Vancouver Island · Okanagan · Interior BC48–72 HOURS
  • Northern BC · Yukon · AlbertaSCHEDULED TRAVEL
  • Canada-wideSCHEDULED TRAVEL

Same-day emergency service available.

BC YUKON ALBERTA LANGLEY · HQ
Accredited & Registered
ISO 9001:2015NSF-AccreditedCETA-RegisteredActive RCMP Security Clearance
Pre-Qualified Vendor
SAP AribaAvettaVertikaland more
Get Started

Request a quote.

Tell us about your facility and what you need certified. We respond promptly. Quote turnaround depends on the scope of the project.

Services

Three phases. One BC partner.

From certification through compliance and transition — Clean Air Monitoring delivers every phase of your critical environment's lifecycle, locally and on schedule.

The services listed below represent a selection of our core capabilities and are not exhaustive.

PHASE 01
Certify

Initial certification, recertification, and field performance verification for cleanrooms and primary engineering controls — performed on-site by NSF-accredited, CETA-Registered technicians.

PHASE 03
Transition

Independent consulting through every lifecycle change — new builds, equipment installation, expansions, commissioning, and decommissioning. We recommend what's right for the facility, not what serves a manufacturer's sales targets.

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Consulting, Commissioning & Decommissioning
Planning · scoping · commissioning · turnover · end-of-life decontamination
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Trusted on builds with Turner Construction · EllisDon · DFMZ · MECART · NICOS · and more
01 / 06 · CERTIFY

Cleanroom Certification

Cleanroom and controlled-environment certification built around the Canadian regulatory standards your facility is audited to — NAPRA Model Standards for sterile and non-sterile compounding pharmacies, Health Canada Annex 1 (GUI-0119 v2, May 2024) for GMP manufacturing, and PHAC Canadian Biosafety Standard for CL2/CL3 containment laboratories, with ISO 14644-1 classification and USP <797>/<800> compliance where applicable. Compounding pharmacies, hazardous compounding rooms, GMP manufacturing cleanrooms, and biocontainment laboratories each have meaningfully different engineering and testing requirements; CAM certifies all four.

Standards We Work To
NAPRA Sterile & Non-Sterile Model Standards · Health Canada Annex 1 (GUI-0119 v2, May 2024) · Health Canada GMP (GUI-0001) · PIC/S Annex 15 · PHAC Canadian Biosafety Standard (CBS) 3rd ed. · CSA Z316.2 · ISO 14644-1 · ISO 14644-2 · ISO 14644-3 · IEST-RP-CC-034 · IEST-RP-CC-006 · CETA CAG-003 · USP <797> · USP <800> · USP <795> · and more
Sterile Compounding Cleanrooms
NAPRA Sterile Model Standards (referencing USP <797> / <800>)

Cleanroom certification for sterile compounding pharmacies — both non-hazardous and hazardous (NAPRA-aligned) environments — and ISO-classified controlled environments. Performed every six months per NAPRA Model Standards for Pharmacy Compounding of Sterile Preparations, with the full certification battery documented to ISO 14644-1, CETA CAG-003, and USP <797>/<800> requirements.

Primary Field Certification Tests — NAPRA-mandated certification of controlled areas+
  • Non-viable particle counting & ISO classification (ISO 14644-1)
  • HEPA filter integrity testing — PAO photometric scan
  • HEPA air supply volume / velocity measurement
  • Smoke visualization & airflow pattern studies
  • Differential pressure verification (between controlled rooms)
  • Air change rate verification (ACPH)
  • Temperature verification
  • Humidity verification
  • Full certification reporting
Worker Comfort & Environmental Tests — NAPRA-listed; frequency by agreement+
  • Sound / noise level verification
  • Light intensity (lux) verification
Advanced & Diagnostic Testing — beyond NAPRA baseline+
  • Room recovery testing (ISO 14644-3) — 100:1 recovery time analysis
  • Dynamic airflow visualization (in-process, operator-in-place)
  • Viable air & surface sampling (TSA & MEA media)
  • Genus-level identification of any viable growth recovered (NAPRA-mandated)
  • Hazardous drug wipe sampling (NAPRA-aligned, referencing USP <800>)
Non-Sterile Compounding Rooms
NAPRA Non-Sterile Model Standards (referencing USP <795> / <800>)

Non-sterile hazardous compounding rooms — Level C per NAPRA Model Standards for Pharmacy Compounding of Non-Sterile Preparations. These rooms require a fundamentally different engineering approach than sterile cleanrooms — containment of hazardous powders and aerosols rather than aseptic protection. Level C requires a dedicated room with negative pressure, externally-vented HEPA filtration, minimum 12 ACPH, and an appropriate Containment Primary Engineering Control (C-PEC) for the materials being compounded.

Level C Field Certification Tests — NAPRA-mandated certification of controlled rooms+
  • Negative pressure verification (−2.5 Pa relative to surrounding areas)
  • Air change rate verification (minimum 12 ACPH)
  • HEPA filter integrity testing — PAO photometric scan
  • External vent confirmation & containment verification
  • Smoke visualization & airflow pattern studies
  • Differential pressure verification (between controlled rooms)
  • Temperature verification (≤20°C per NAPRA)
  • Humidity verification
  • Non-viable particle count (when baseline cleanliness verification requested)
  • C-PEC certification — CVEs, Powder Containment Hoods, CACIs, balance enclosures
  • Full certification reporting (per NAPRA Non-Sterile)
GMP Manufacturing Cleanrooms
Health Canada Annex 1 (GUI-0119 v2) · Health Canada GMP (GUI-0001) · ISO 14644 · PIC/S Annex 15

Field certification and re-qualification testing for GMP manufacturing cleanrooms — performed in support of the qualification and validation programs your QA team and IQ/OQ/PQ consultancy maintain under Health Canada Annex 1 (GUI-0119 version 2, May 2024) and Health Canada's Guide to Validation (GUI-0029) or PIC/S Annex 15 methodology. Grade A/B/C/D cleanrooms classified to ISO 14644-1, in-operation and at-rest. CAM delivers the on-site testing and certification reports; we don't author validation protocols, design sampling plans, or run your compliance program — those sit with your qualification firm.

Qualification & Re-Qualification Testing — Annex 1 v2 mandatory battery · 6-month cadence for Grades A & B+
  • Cleanroom classification — total particle concentration per ISO 14644-1 (at rest & in operation, ≥0.5 µm and ≥5 µm)
  • Final HEPA filter installed leakage & integrity testing — PAO photometric scan
  • Airflow volume measurement
  • Air velocity testing for unidirectional airflow at the working position
  • Air pressure difference verification between rooms / grade transitions
  • Airflow direction tests & airflow visualization studies
  • Recovery time testing — less than 20 minute clean-up period (Annex 1 guidance value)
  • Temperature & relative humidity verification
  • Containment leak testing (where applicable)
  • Full re-qualification reporting — 6 months for Grades A & B, 12 months for Grades C & D, plus after change or remedial action
In-Process & Sampling Support — performed in coordination with your qualification team+
  • Dynamic airflow visualization (in-process, operator-in-place)
  • Viable air & surface sampling execution — performed per the sampling plan and locations defined by your GMP qualification firm (IQ/OQ/PQ consultancy)
Containment Laboratories (CL2, CL2-Ag & CL3)
PHAC Canadian Biosafety Standard · Canadian Biosafety Handbook · CSA Z316.2

Containment laboratories operate in the opposite direction from cleanrooms — engineered to keep biological agents in rather than to keep contamination out. Containment Level 2 (CL2), CL2-Ag (animal containment), and Containment Level 3 (CL3) facilities handle Risk Group 2 and 3 pathogens under the Public Health Agency of Canada's Canadian Biosafety Standard (CBS) and CSA Z316.2 engineering requirements. CAM performs the field certification testing these facilities depend on — coordinated with each site's biosafety officer and aligned to the inspection regime governing the work.

02 / 06 · CERTIFY

Equipment Certification

We install, certify, and service the full range of laboratory and critical equipment — biological safety cabinets, fume hoods, laminar flow workstations, containment isolators (CACIs), containment ventilated enclosures (CVEs), powder containment hoods, refrigerators, freezers, incubators, ovens, and analytical balances. CAM performs new equipment installation (uncrate, position, level, secure — with sheet metal and HVAC trades coordinated and billed through CAM as a single point of contact), field certification and recertification, calibration verification, repairs, and preventative maintenance. All work is performed on-site by NSF-accredited, CETA-Registered technicians and documented to applicable regulatory and industry standards — including the NSF/ANSI 49 Annex N-5 field certification battery, CSA Z316.5 for fume hoods, CETA Application Guides (CAG-002 for isolators, CAG-003 for sterile compounding facilities), and the equipment maintenance & calibration requirements set out in NAPRA and Health Canada GMP.

Standards We Work To
NSF/ANSI 49 · CSA Z316.5 · ASHRAE-110 · IEST-RP-CC-002 · CETA CAG-002 · CETA CAG-003 · CETA CAG-010 · NEBB Fume Hood Testing · NAPRA Model Standards · Health Canada GUI-0069 (temperature control) · ISO 14644-7 · USP <795> · USP <797> · USP <800> · and more
Equipment We Install, Certify & Service
  • Class I, II, and III Biosafety Cabinets
  • Class II A1, A2, B1, and B2 Biosafety Cabinets
  • Chemical Fume Hoods
  • Horizontal & Vertical Laminar Flow Workstations
  • Clean Benches & PCR Workstations
  • Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolators (CACIs)
  • Containment Ventilated Enclosures (CVEs)
  • Powder Containment Hoods
  • Glove Boxes & Isolators
  • Biomedical-Grade Refrigerators & Freezers
  • Incubators (microbial & CO2)
  • Drying & Sterilization Ovens
  • Analytical Balances & Scales
Biosafety Cabinets
NSF/ANSI 49
Primary Field Certification Tests — NSF/ANSI 49 Annex N-5 mandatory battery+
  • Downflow velocity profile
  • Inflow (face) velocity measurement
  • Airflow smoke pattern visualization
  • HEPA / ULPA filter integrity (PAO scan)
  • Site installation and alarm verification
Worker Comfort & Safety Tests — performed on request+
  • Cabinet integrity / pressure decay
  • Light intensity (lux)
  • Sound / noise level (dBA)
  • Vibration measurement
  • Electrical safety (leakage current, polarity, ground continuity)
Diagnostic & Specialized Testing — beyond NSF/ANSI 49+
  • Non-viable particle count (ISO Class 5 verification) per ISO 14644-1 Annex 1
  • Viable air & surface sampling (TSA/MEA) — for non-sterile lab contexts and ad-hoc verification
  • Dynamic airflow visualization studies (operator-in-place)
  • Advanced alarm diagnostics — response time testing, canopy-connected Type A1/A2 alarm fault analysis, sash position alarm calibration
  • Exhaust system verification (canopy, hard-duct, total exhaust)
  • Room interaction analysis
  • Containment diagnostics for hazardous drug compounding (USP <800>)
  • Paraformaldehyde decontamination support
  • HEPA system diagnostics & replacement support
Installation, service & repairs: CAM performs new BSC installation (uncrate, position, level, secure — with sheet metal and HVAC trades coordinated and billed through CAM), HEPA filter replacement, motor and blower service, alarm and sensor diagnostics, and decontamination support across all BSC manufacturers.
Laminar Flow Workstations
IEST · ISO 14644 · Manufacturer Specifications
Primary Field Certification Tests+
  • HEPA filter integrity testing (PAO scan)
  • Airflow velocity profile (80–100 fpm acceptance criteria)
  • Induction leak / backstreaming test
  • Airflow smoke pattern testing
Worker Comfort & Safety Tests — performed on request+
  • Light intensity (lux)
  • Sound / noise level (dBA)
  • Vibration measurement
  • Electrical safety (leakage current, polarity, ground continuity)
Diagnostic & Specialized Testing — specialized & contextual+
  • Non-viable particle count (ISO Class 5 verification) per ISO 14644-1 Annex 1
  • Viable air & surface sampling (TSA/MEA) — for non-sterile lab contexts and ad-hoc verification
  • Dynamic airflow visualization studies (operator-in-place)
  • GMP airflow visualization support (Annex 1 contexts)
Installation, service & repairs: CAM performs new laminar flow workstation installation (uncrate, position, level, secure), HEPA filter replacement, blower and motor service, lighting and electrical repairs, and full re-commissioning after relocation or refurbishment.
Chemical Fume Hoods
CSA Z316.5 · WorkSafeBC OHS Reg. Part 30 · ASHRAE 110

Fume hood testing aligned with the standards governing each jurisdiction — CSA Z316.5 across Canada (Alberta, Yukon, and beyond), WorkSafeBC OHS Regulation Part 30 in British Columbia, with ASHRAE 110 containment testing available on request or where required.

Primary Field Performance Tests — CSA Z316.5 · NEBB Fume Hood Testing+
  • Face velocity testing — constant air volume (CAV) and variable air volume (VAV)
  • Sash-height & sash configuration verification
  • Airflow visualization — local challenge & large-volume challenge (smoke)
  • Exhaust airflow verification
  • VAV response time test
  • Airflow monitor & alarm verification
  • General inspection & hood condition
Diagnostic & Containment Testing — ASHRAE-110 & optional procedures+
  • ASHRAE-110 tracer gas containment testing (static mode, sash movement effect, perimeter scan)
  • Cross-draft condition testing (CSA Z316.5)
  • Room airflow velocity tests (NEBB)
  • Temperature & humidity uniformity (NEBB)
  • Sound & vibration level measurement (NEBB)
  • Exhaust system diagnostics
  • Laboratory ventilation consulting
Installation, service & repairs: CAM performs new fume hood installation (uncrate, position, level, secure — with sheet metal and HVAC trades coordinated and billed through CAM), sash repairs, exhaust fan and damper service, alarm and monitor calibration, and lighting and electrical repairs.
C-PECs (Containment Primary Engineering Controls)
CETA CAG-002 · USP <800> · NAPRA Non-Sterile · ISO 14644-7 · IEST-RP-CC-002

C-PECs are the containment-class engineering controls used for hazardous non-sterile compounding under NAPRA and USP <800> — keeping hazardous powders, aerosols, and drug particulate contained at the point of preparation. CAM certifies the four C-PEC categories most commonly deployed in BC compounding pharmacies and pharmaceutical labs: Containment Ventilated Enclosures (CVEs), Powder Containment Hoods, Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolators (CACIs), and Balance Enclosures.

Primary Field Certification Tests — CETA CAG-002 core battery+
  • HEPA filter integrity testing (PAO photometric scan)
  • Airflow velocity profile & face velocity measurement
  • Airflow direction & containment smoke visualization
  • Internal & external pressure verification
  • Exhaust verification (where externally vented)
  • Site installation & alarm verification
Worker Comfort & Safety Tests — performed on request+
  • Light intensity (lux)
  • Sound / noise level (dBA)
  • Vibration measurement
  • Electrical safety (leakage current, polarity, ground continuity)
  • Glove & sleeve integrity inspection (CACIs)
Diagnostic & Specialized Testing — beyond CETA CAG-002 · USP <800> program support+
  • Non-viable particle count (ISO Class 5 verification, where applicable) per ISO 14644-1 Annex 1
  • Viable air & surface sampling (TSA/MEA) for verification programs
  • USP <800> hazardous drug surface wipe sampling — coordinated with analytical lab partners
  • Glove port & transfer port integrity testing (CACIs)
  • Material transfer recovery time studies (isolators)
  • Dynamic airflow visualization (operator-in-place)
  • Containment performance assessment for hazardous drug handling
Installation, service & repairs: CAM performs new C-PEC installation (uncrate, position, level, secure — with sheet metal and HVAC trades coordinated and billed through CAM where externally vented), HEPA filter replacement, blower and motor service, glove and sleeve replacement on isolators, decontamination support, and re-commissioning across CVEs, powder containment hoods, CACIs, and balance enclosures from all major manufacturers.
Laboratory Equipment Services
NAPRA · Health Canada GMP

Calibration verification, performance checks, and ongoing service for the analytical and storage equipment your facility relies on. NAPRA mandates biomedical-grade refrigeration with continuous temperature monitoring and balance calibration per manufacturer specifications. Health Canada GMP (GUI-0001) requires written calibration and preventative maintenance programs with records. CAM supports your facility's qualification program — providing the test data, performance reports, and certification documentation your QA team needs to maintain compliance.

Calibration Verification & Performance Testing — NAPRA · Health Canada GMP+
  • Temperature mapping & verification (multi-point, NAPRA-compliant probe placement)
  • Humidity verification
  • CO2 concentration verification (incubators)
  • Balance & scale calibration verification (per NAPRA — pre-use, post-relocation, scheduled)
  • Temperature probe calibration verification (annual minimum, per NAPRA)
  • Installation & startup verification (per manufacturer specifications)
  • Compliance documentation for your facility's general maintenance log
  • Test reports your QA team can use as input to your qualification program
Service & Maintenance — preventative programs, repairs, installation+
  • Functional checks & performance verification
  • HEPA & pre-filter replacement (incubators, ovens, CO2 chambers)
  • Door seal & gasket inspection
  • Installation, set-up & commissioning support
  • Repairs (compressor, thermostat, control board, sensors, alarms)
  • Preventative maintenance programs (per Health Canada GMP)
  • Notification & alarm system verification (NAPRA-required for refrigerators / freezers)
  • Decommissioning & replacement coordination
03 / 06 · COMPLY

Pharmacy & GMP Compliance

Field certification, environmental monitoring, and documentation services for sterile compounding pharmacies, hazardous drug compounding facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology facilities, and radiopharmaceutical environments. We deliver the on-site testing data and certification reports your QA team, validation consultancy, or compliance lead uses to maintain programs aligned with NAPRA Model Standards, USP <797>, USP <800>, Health Canada GMP (GUI-0001), Health Canada Annex 1 (GUI-0119), and Good Production Practices (GPP).

CAM is your field certification and monitoring vendor. We work directly with pharmacy directors and QA leads — and in subcontracted partnerships with validation consultancies and engineering firms managing GMP compliance for their clients. We don't author validation protocols or run formal IQ/OQ programs. We deliver the on-site testing, sampling, and documentation those programs depend on.

Standards We Work To
NAPRA Model Standards · USP <797> · USP <800> · Health Canada GMP (GUI-0001) · Health Canada Annex 1 (GUI-0119 v2, May 2024) · Good Production Practices · PIC/S Annex 15 · and more
What We Deliver
  • NAPRA Model Standards certification & monitoring (sterile & non-sterile, hazardous & non-hazardous) — referencing USP <797> / <795> / <800>
  • Hazardous drug surface contamination assessments — NAPRA & USP <800> aligned
  • Health Canada GMP (GUI-0001) cleanroom field certification & ongoing monitoring data
  • Health Canada Annex 1 (GUI-0119) environmental data for contamination control strategies
  • Good Production Practices (GPP) field testing for radiopharmaceutical & natural health products
  • Environmental monitoring data & trend reports
  • Documentation suitable for audit review & QA records
  • Excursion investigation & corrective-action field support
  • Facility walkthroughs & gap observations (we surface what we see; your QA team owns the response)
04 / 06 · MONITOR

Environmental Monitoring Programs

NAPRA Model Standards-compliant environmental monitoring for sterile compounding pharmacies, hospital pharmacy services, GMP facilities, and controlled environments. Viable air & surface sampling, non-viable particle counting, genus-level identification of growth, and trend analysis — performed every six months under documented monitoring schedules, with additional sampling triggered by new installations, repairs, or contamination investigations. From program design through ongoing execution and excursion response, CAM delivers the data your facility needs to maintain audit readiness with provincial regulatory authorities.

Clean Air Monitoring works with trusted analytical laboratory partners to deliver coordinated testing programs — sample collection, analysis coordination, interpretation, reporting, and investigation support.

Hazardous Drug Wipe Sampling (NAPRA & USP <800>)
Surface contamination testing for hormones, antineoplastics, and other NIOSH-listed hazardous drugs.

NAPRA Model Standards and USP <800> both require environmental wipe sampling at least every six months across compounding areas, C-PECs, pass-throughs, storage rooms, and administration zones. CAM handles the full program end-to-end — sample collection on-site, analysis coordination with our lab partners, interpretation against marker drugs (cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, ifosfamide, fluorouracil, platinum compounds), trending over time, and corrective-action guidance when contamination is found.

Serving hospital pharmacies, oncology compounding facilities, and hormone compounding programs across BC and beyond.

NAPRA-Aligned Monitoring (referencing USP <797> / <800>)
Air & Surface Monitoring NAPRA-aligned (referencing USP <797> / <800>)
  • Viable air & surface sampling (TSA & MEA media)
  • Genus-level identification of any viable growth recovered (NAPRA-mandated)
  • Non-viable particle counting (ISO 14644-1)
  • Hazardous drug wipe sampling (NAPRA-aligned, referencing USP <800>)
Personnel & Process Verification competency & technique
  • Gloved fingertip sampling (GFS)
  • Media fill support
  • Environmental monitoring scheduling & support
Investigation & Trending data review & response
  • Environmental monitoring trend analysis
  • Excursion investigations
  • Bioburden monitoring support
  • Contamination investigation support
  • Root-cause analysis assistance
05 / 06 · INVESTIGATE

Specialized Contamination & Forensic Support

Specialized contamination assessment and forensic support services for law enforcement, healthcare, research, industrial, and controlled-access environments requiring regulated contamination verification, documentation, and remediation support.

Documentation & Support
Hazardous residue assessment · Post-incident contamination evaluation · Decommissioning support · and more
Specialized Capabilities
  • Hazardous residue wipe sampling
  • Clandestine laboratory contamination assessments
  • Forensic facility environmental testing
  • Controlled environment decommissioning support
  • Post-incident contamination evaluations
  • Hazardous contamination assessment support
06 / 06 · TRANSITION

Cleanroom Consulting, Installation, Commissioning & Decommissioning

Planning a new cleanroom? Installing biosafety cabinets, laminar flow workstations, fume hoods, or modular cleanroom systems? Expanding capacity? Upgrading containment systems? Decommissioning equipment or facilities? Clean Air Monitoring supports every transition point in your facility's lifecycle.

"Our independence means we recommend what's right for your facility — not what serves a manufacturer's sales targets."
Four Lifecycle Phases
Cleanroom Consulting & Planning+
  • Facility scoping & classification
  • Airflow & containment strategy
  • Manufacturer coordination
  • Risk-based design support
Installation+
  • Biosafety cabinets, laminar flow workstations, fume hoods, and modular cleanroom systems
  • Direct procurement from manufacturer — or coordination with your chosen contractor for the room build
  • Full physical installation — uncrate, position, level, secure
  • Coordinated sheet metal and HVAC trades work — subcontracted and billed through CAM as a single point of contact
  • Pre-commissioning verification & manufacturer setup compliance
New Facility Commissioning+
  • Initial cleanroom certification
  • Commissioning performance testing (airflow, pressure, HEPA integrity)
  • Integrated systems verification
  • Airflow balancing verification
  • Documentation & turnover support for your QA team
Equipment & Facility Decommissioning+
  • End-of-life decontamination support
  • Equipment shutdown
  • Controlled environment transition support
Industries We Support

Built for regulated, contamination-controlled environments.

Clean Air Monitoring services the most demanding sectors in Western Canada.

Explore industries we serve
Hospital & Healthcare Pharmacies Sterile Compounding Facilities Non-Sterile Compounding Facilities GMP Manufacturing Biotechnology & Cell Therapy Radiopharmaceutical Facilities Research & Academic Institutions Forensic & Law Enforcement and more
Trusted across BC's most regulated environments
Provincial Health Services Authority· Vancouver Coastal Health· Fraser Health Authority· McKesson· Shoppers Drug Mart· TRIUMF· BC Cancer Agency· Zymeworks· Turner Construction· EllisDon· DFMZ· MECART· NICOS· RCMP· Government of Yukon· and more·
Need help scoping?

Not sure which service you need?

Tell us about your facility. Our team will help you scope the right testing, monitoring, and certification program.

Industries Served

From hospital sterile rooms to national particle accelerators.

Clean Air Monitoring services 15+ regulated sectors across Western Canada — and our clients tell us our industry breadth is exactly why they trust us with their most critical environments.

Healthcare & Health Authorities

We service sterile compounding rooms, oncology infusion areas, BSCs, fume hoods, and clinical environments across British Columbia's full network of health authorities — and into Yukon. Our work supports compliance with NAPRA Model Standards (which reference USP <797> and <800>) and provincial health authority requirements.

Common Services
Cleanroom certification · BSC and laminar flow certification · viable environmental monitoring · hazardous drug wipe sampling · compliance documentation
Trusted By
Provincial Health Services Authority (BC Children's, BC Women's, BC Cancer Agency) · Vancouver Coastal Health · Fraser Health Authority · Providence Health Care · Yukon Health Authority · and more

Compounding & Specialty Pharmacy

From national retail chains to single-site independent pharmacies, we support the full spectrum of compounding pharmacy compliance across BC. We work to USP <797> and USP <800> standards, NAPRA Model Standards, and the specific requirements of each provincial pharmacy regulator.

Common Services
Sterile and non-sterile cleanroom certification · BSC and CVE certification · viable air and surface monitoring · hazardous drug wipe sampling · USP <800> program design
Trusted By
Shoppers Drug Mart · McKesson Specialty Pharmacy · Pharmasave · I.D.A. · Munro Pharmacy Group · MacDonalds Prescriptions · Pure Compounding Lab · Royal Drugs (formerly CALEA) · and more

Nuclear & Radiopharmaceutical Facilities

Few cleanroom certification companies in Canada service nuclear and radiopharmaceutical environments. The combination of GMP requirements, radiological compliance, and federal facility access requirements creates barriers that most providers can't clear. We can.

Common Services
GMP cleanroom certification · cyclotron suite certification · HEPA filter integrity testing in radiological environments · isotope production cleanroom support
Trusted By
TRIUMF · BWXT · BC Cancer Agency Cyclotron · and more

Biotech & Life Sciences

Vancouver's biotech cluster includes some of Canada's most active life sciences companies, many operating Containment Level 2 (CL2) and Containment Level 3 (CL3) research environments. We certify the BSCs, fume hoods, controlled environments, and biocontainment facilities that protect researchers and the integrity of clinical-stage R&D programs.

Common Services
BSC certification (all classes) · fume hood certification · laminar flow testing · cleanroom certification for R&D labs
Trusted By
Zymeworks · UBC Research Labs · UBC-Affiliated Biotech Startups · and more

Government, Forensic & Law Enforcement

Forensic identification units, evidence rooms, controlled substance handling environments, and government veterinary labs require both technical expertise and personnel vetting. Our principal technician holds active RCMP security clearance, allowing us to service restricted-access facilities across BC and into Yukon.

Common Services
Forensic lab cleanroom certification · BSC certification · controlled substance residue wipe sampling (fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA) · HEPA testing for evidence and storage areas · veterinary diagnostic lab certification
Trusted By
RCMP · Surrey Police Service · Government of Canada · Government of Yukon (Department of Environment · Animal Health & Protection) · and more

Cannabis & Licensed Producers

Health Canada-licensed cannabis producers operate under Good Production Practices (GPP) — and the cleanroom, HEPA, and environmental monitoring requirements rival those of pharmaceutical manufacturing. We support cannabis cultivation, processing, extraction, and analytical lab facilities across BC.

Common Services
GPP cleanroom certification · HEPA testing · environmental monitoring · BSC certification for analytical labs
Trusted By
Valens Labs (SNDL) · and more

Academic & Research Institutions

British Columbia's universities and colleges operate some of the most sophisticated research labs in Western Canada — biomedical, chemistry, engineering, and life sciences — including Containment Level 2 (CL2), CL2-Ag (animal containment), and Containment Level 3 (CL3) biocontainment facilities. We certify the cleanrooms, BSCs, fume hoods, laminar flow equipment, and containment systems that keep these programs running safely and to standard.

Common Services
BSC certification · fume hood certification · laminar flow testing · cleanroom certification · HEPA integrity testing · environmental monitoring
Trusted By
University of British Columbia · Simon Fraser University · Vancouver Island University · North Island College · and more

Food, Beverage & Industrial

Food processing, beverage production, wineries, breweries, and refineries all operate environments where particulate, air quality, and HEPA-filtered equipment matter — and where compliance, contamination control, and process integrity are critical to product quality and worker safety.

Common Services
HEPA integrity testing · fume hood certification · environmental monitoring · containment device certification · industrial cleanroom validation
Trusted By
Pattison Food Group · Molson Coors · Wineries · Breweries · Refineries · Manufacturing Facilities · and more
Don't see your sector?

We service many more.

Pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic research, food & beverage, general contractors, industrial facilities — the full list runs to 15+ sectors. Get in touch.

About Clean Air Monitoring

Built locally. Built for the most regulated environments in Canada.

Clean Air Monitoring is British Columbia's only locally-staffed CETA-Registered cleanroom certification team — trusted by health authorities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, national research facilities, and law enforcement agencies across Western Canada.

Our Story
A gap that BC's most regulated facilities knew all too well.

Clean Air Monitoring was founded to bring something British Columbia didn't have: a locally-staffed CETA-Registered cleanroom certification team. BC has had cleanroom and equipment certification vendors for years — but until CAM, none combined CETA-Registered personnel with technicians who actually live and work in the province.

We're based in Langley, BC, and our technicians live and work here. When a hospital pharmacy in Squamish needs an urgent recertification, we're a drive away. When a TRIUMF cleanroom needs immediate attention, we respond same-day. And when clients need us further afield — in the territories, on the Prairies, or across the country — we travel.

That local presence, paired with national reach, has built relationships with some of Canada's most regulated organizations: major BC health authorities, McKesson, Shoppers Drug Mart, Zymeworks, TRIUMF, RCMP forensic units, Government of Yukon labs, and many more.

We're not the biggest cleanroom certification company in Canada. We're the most responsive one in BC — and that's exactly what our clients say keeps them with us.

Why Clean Air Monitoring

Four reasons our clients stay.

01 · LOCAL

Local presence. National reach.

We're the only CETA-Registered cleanroom team based in British Columbia, with an RCP-SCF (Registered Certification Professional — Sterile Compounding Facilities) credential held in-house — and we're ready to travel anywhere in Canada. We're also NSF-accredited for biosafety cabinet certification. Based in Langley, our technicians live in BC and travel routes optimized for our clients' geography. Lower Mainland response in 24–48 hours, with scheduled travel coast to coast.

02 · CERTIFIED

The credentials your auditors expect.

ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system. NSF-Accredited for biosafety cabinet certification. CETA-Registered technicians, including an in-house RCP-SCF (Sterile Compounding Facilities). Active RCMP security clearance.

03 · RESPONSIVE

Same-day service when you need it.

Emergency repairs, urgent recertifications, last-minute scheduling adjustments — we coordinate around our clients' operations. Reference letters from major clients consistently cite this responsiveness as the primary reason they stay with us.

04 · PROCUREMENT-READY

Pre-qualified, pre-vetted, ready to onboard.

Pre-qualified vendor on SAP Ariba, Avetta, Vertikal, and more. Our insurance, safety programs, and compliance documentation are continuously verified — enterprise procurement teams can onboard us in days, not weeks.

Accredited & Registered
ISO 9001:2015NSF-AccreditedCETA-Registered (RCP-SCF)Active RCMP Security Clearance
Pre-Qualified Vendor
SAP AribaAvettaVertikaland more
Let's Talk

Ready to work together?

Tell us about your facility and what you need certified.

Credentials

The credentials your auditors expect.

Independent verification of every standard we work to.

Clean Air Monitoring is the only locally-staffed CETA-Registered cleanroom certification team in British Columbia. Every credential below is held in-house, actively maintained, and verifiable through the issuing body. Certificate copies, registration numbers, and expiry dates are available on request as part of any vendor onboarding or procurement review.

A CAM technician performing a HEPA integrity test in a cleanroom.

Held In-House

Four credentials. Every one verifiable.

01
CETA-Registered
Registered Certification Professional — Sterile Compounding Facilities (RCP-SCF)

Issued by the CETA National Board of Testing (CNBT), the RCP-SCF is the credential that authorizes a cleanroom professional to certify sterile compounding facilities to industry standards. It requires two formal examinations — a multiple choice exam and a written practical — plus documented field experience in sterile compounding facility certification.

What it lets us do
Independently certify sterile and hazardous compounding cleanrooms (NAPRA-aligned, USP <797> / <800> referenced) for hospital pharmacies, oncology compounding suites, retail compounding pharmacies, and natural health product facilities.
Issuing BodyCETA International — Controlled Environment Testing Association
02
NSF Accredited
NSF/ANSI 49 Biosafety Cabinet Field Certifier

NSF International's accreditation program authorizes field certifiers to test biosafety cabinets to the NSF/ANSI 49 standard — the global standard governing Class II biosafety cabinet performance. Accreditation requires passing NSF-administered exams, ongoing field competency reviews, and adherence to NSF's accredited certifier program requirements.

What it lets us do
Test and certify Class I, II (A1, A2, B1, B2), and III biosafety cabinets to NSF/ANSI 49 for hospitals, research labs, biotech facilities, compounding pharmacies, and containment-level laboratories.
Issuing BodyNSF International
03
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Quality Management System Certification

ISO 9001:2015 is the international standard for quality management systems. Clean Air Monitoring holds an active ISO 9001:2015 certificate covering the provision and certification of HEPA filter systems, and the collection of air and surface samples for testing, analysis, and reporting. Our operations — from field procedures to documentation, customer service, and continuous improvement — are independently audited against this standard.

What it lets us do
Operate as a procurement-vetted vendor to organizations that require ISO 9001-certified suppliers, including health authorities, GMP manufacturers, government agencies, and Fortune 500 enterprises.
Issuing BodyAccredited ISO 9001:2015 registrar
Verify AtCertificate available on request as part of vendor onboarding.
04
RCMP Security Clearance
Active RCMP Security Clearance

Our personnel hold active RCMP security clearance, granted following background investigations conducted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. This clearance authorizes our team to work inside restricted federal facilities, forensic identification units, evidence rooms, and controlled-substance handling environments.

What it lets us do
Provide cleanroom certification, biosafety cabinet testing, and contamination assessment services inside RCMP detachments, forensic identification facilities, controlled substance environments, and other secure federal sites across Canada.
Issuing BodyRoyal Canadian Mounted Police
Verify AtClearance details available on direct request for security-cleared engagements.
Active Memberships

Active in the industry bodies that shape this work.

Beyond our certifications, CAM technicians maintain active memberships in the leading industry bodies governing cleanroom and controlled-environment testing.

  • CETAControlled Environment Testing Association
  • ASHRAEAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers
  • IESTInstitute of Environmental Sciences & Technology
  • CSACanadian Standards Association
  • WorkSafeBCActive employer in good standing
Standards We Work To

Canadian frameworks first. Global standards referenced where they're cited.

CAM operates to the Canadian regulatory frameworks governing cleanroom and equipment testing — with international and US standards referenced where Canadian frameworks point to them.

Primary
Canadian Frameworks
  • NAPRA Model Standards for Pharmacy Compounding (Sterile & Non-Sterile)
  • Health Canada GMP — Good Manufacturing Practices (GUI-0001)
  • Health Canada Annex 1 — Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal Products (GUI-0119)
  • Health Canada GPP — Good Production Practices
  • PHAC Canadian Biosafety Standard
  • CSA Z316.2 — Containment laboratories
  • CSA Z316.5 — Fume hood testing
  • WorkSafeBC OHS Regulation Part 30
Referenced
International & US Frameworks
  • ISO 14644-1, -2, -3 — Cleanroom classification, monitoring, test methods
  • NSF/ANSI 49 — Biosafety cabinets
  • USP <797>, <795>, <800> — As referenced by NAPRA Model Standards
  • ASHRAE 110 — Fume hood diagnostic testing
  • IEST-RP-CC-002 — Laminar flow workstations
  • PIC/S Annex 15 — Qualification and validation
  • CETA CAG-002, CAG-003, CAG-010 — Application guides
Request Credentials Package

The full pre-qualification document set, ready for your procurement team.

Procurement team need a full credentials package for vendor onboarding? We provide a complete pre-qualification document set — including certificate copies, insurance, safety program, WCB clearance, and reference letters — through SAP Ariba, Avetta, Vertikal, or direct.

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Contact

Request a quote.

Tell us about your facility, what you need certified, and your timeline. We respond promptly. Quote turnaround depends on the scope of the project — every facility is different.

Direct Contact

Prefer to reach us directly? Our team is available Monday through Friday.

Phone
778-389-0952
Email
info@cleanam.ca
Address
4018 213A Street
Langley, BC V3A 8P1
Hours
Mon–Fri · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT
Emergency Service
Urgent issue? Call our main line. Existing clients always prioritized.