Pharmaceutical production is defined by hygiene and containment. This highly regulated sector also needs to meet strict directives: for example, those regulating the traceability of raw materials and products. In the pharmaceutical industry, processing equipment is generally made of stainless steel of the highest quality, because it often produces or processes very valuable and highly effective products. It is imperative to prevent cross-contamination as well as exposure of the operator to escaping dust. This sector also relies on cleaning processes that allow batch changes in compliance with the provisions of national and international regulations like GMP and FDA guidelines.