[Possible decontamination of pancreatin with gamma rays and chemical agents]

Certain pre-conditions given, the microbial contamination of pancreatin in powder form can be reduced below international standard values. However, each of the methods whether physical or chemical, causes a variable loss of activity depending on the methods applied and the concentration of the decontaminating agent used. Therefore during preparation of this complex enzymatic compound, highly aseptic conditions must be kept in all stages of the process to avoid an increase of germal contamination. For a final toxicological assessment of the decontaminated products, further tests are required.