Pharmaceutical Webinar: Water Activity as a Tool for Risk Reduction and Process Optimization
13 October 2026
Pedak invites pharmaceutical professionals to join an exclusive webinar on the practical application of water activity (Aw) measurement in quality control, product development and microbial risk management. During this webinar, internationally renowned water activity expert Dr. Brady Carter will share his expertise and practical experience with water activity in pharmaceutical applications. Water activity is increasingly recognised as a valuable, science-based parameter for assessing microbial stability, supporting shelf-life studies and optimising quality control processes. In line with USP and USP , water activity can support a risk-based approach to microbial control in non-sterile oral solid dosage forms. Tijdens dit webinar deelt internationaal erkend wateractiviteitsexpert Dr. Brady Carter zijn kennis en praktijkervaring op het gebied van wateractiviteit in farmaceutische toepassingen. Wateractiviteit wordt steeds vaker erkend als een waardevolle, wetenschappelijk onderbouwde parameter voor het beoordelen van microbiologische stabiliteit, het ondersteunen van houdbaarheidsonderzoek en het optimaliseren van kwaliteitscontroleprocessen. In lijn met USP en USP kan wateractiviteit bijdragen aan een risicogebaseerde aanpak voor microbiologische beheersing van niet-steriele vaste orale doseringsvormen.
What
Discover how water activity (Aw) can support microbial risk reduction, more efficient quality control and improved product stability in the pharmaceutical industry. During this webinar, Dr. Brady Carter and Roland Vossen will share practical insights into the application of water activity measurements for tablets, capsules, powders and granulates, including the role of USP and USP within a risk-based quality strategy.
When
13 October 2026
Time
16:00 - 17:00
By who
Pedak meettechniek
Cost
Free
What will be covered?
During this webinar, we will discuss:
- The fundamentals of water activity and its relevance in pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Applications for tablets, capsules, powders and granulates
- Reducing microbial risk using water activity as a science-based parameter
- The role of water activity within USP <1112> and USP <922>
- Opportunities to reduce routine microbial testing efforts
- Practical case studies from the pharmaceutical industry
- The economic benefits of implementing water activity measurements in QC and production processes
- A live Q&A session with industry experts
Speakers
Dr. Brady Carter
Leading international expert in water activity and pharmaceutical applications.
Roland Vossen
Director of Pedak Meettechniek and Water Activity Specialist with more than 25 years of experience in moisture and water activity measurement.
Who should attend?
This webinar is relevant for professionals working in:
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Quality Control (QC)
- Microbiology
- Research & Development (R&D)
- Regulatory Affairs
- Manufacturing and Process Engineering
Why attend?
Learn how water activity measurement can contribute to:
- Reduced microbial risk
- Faster quality control decisions
- Improved product understanding during development and manufacturing
- A more efficient and risk-based quality strategy
- Potential reductions in routine QC time and costs
Practical Information
Date: Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Time: 16:00 – 17:00 CET
Location: Online webinar
Registration is available on the registration page
We look forward to welcoming you to this informative webinar.