Controlled Environment Testing Association

10/20/2026

Today is Pharmacy Technician Day! 👏

CETA recognizes the pharmacy technicians whose attention to detail, technical knowledge, and dedication help keep pharmacy operations—and sterile compounding programs—running safely and effectively.

From following environmental controls and supporting quality processes to preparing medications that patients depend on, pharmacy technicians are an essential part of the healthcare team.

Take a moment today to recognize a pharmacy technician who makes a difference.

Tag them below or give them a well-deserved shoutout! ⬇️

10/19/2026

It’s National Pharmacy Week! 🎉

October 18–24 is an opportunity to recognize the pharmacists and pharmacy technicians whose expertise has an impact on patients every single day.

At CETA, we especially appreciate the pharmacy professionals working in sterile compounding environments. Successful certification is more than a test or a report—it depends on communication and collaboration between the pharmacy team and its controlled environment certification provider.

Here’s to the pharmacy professionals committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. We’re proud to work alongside you.

10/16/2026

Don't forget to mark your calendars for the next CNBT exam!

The next open CNBT exam will be held in Orlando, FL, on December 4th. Get ahead and start preparing now!

Registration closes November 13th; don't wait-register today!

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4vckEiT

10/15/2026

Calling all certifiers!

The BSC committee has been working on the BSC Written Practical exam, and we are looking for candidates to participate in the pilot program for this new exam. This will take about 3 hours total, including feedback time, and will be open-book! Participants in this pilot program will be given a 50% discount on future BSC exam registration as well as a $100 Amazon gift card.

These tests will be held on the following dates:
- October 24th, Houston, TX
- October 28th, Bethlehem, PA
- October 30th, Orlando, FL
-October 29th or 30th, Southern, CA

If this interests you, please reach out to Carol Serle at [email protected] to learn more!

10/14/2026

Have you checked out the CETA Application Guides (CAGs) recently?

These are a great resource for members, providing practical guidance and standardized methodologies that support consistency and accuracy, providing confidence for those in our industry.

The CAGs are developed by industry experts with the goal in mind of helping professionals stay aligned with what are the current best practices.

Explore the current CAGs offered here: https://bit.ly/3PnzKCz

The CAGs have proven to be an immeasurably valuable tool to a wide variety of professionals in our industry, such as safety professionals, industrial hygienists, facility engineers, and quality personnel. Their primary purpose is to apply our combined knowledge of applicable guidelines and standards...

10/08/2026

📅 Save the date: National Controlled Environment Certifier Day is coming up on November 5!

Founded by CETA, this day recognizes the skilled professionals who test and certify the controlled environments that so many critical industries depend on—from sterile compounding and pharmaceutical manufacturing to biotechnology, healthcare, aerospace, and semiconductor manufacturing.

How will you celebrate the certifiers on your team?

A few ideas:
👏 Spotlight a certifier on your social channels
🍽️ Host a team appreciation lunch
📚 Plan a lunch-and-learn or professional development session
💬 Share a story about a certifier who has made an impact
📸 Post a team photo and tell us what makes you proud to be part of this profession

Start making your plans now, and join CETA on November 5 as we celebrate the professionals behind the certification.

10/06/2026

Save the date!

The next open CNBT exam will be held in Orlando, FL, on December 4th. Mark your calendars and start preparing now!

Registration closes in just over 1 month; don't wait-register today!

Register by November 13th to ensure you have a spot.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4vckEiT

10/05/2026

Are you looking for a way to build your professional portfolio? Join CETA today!

Members of CETA receive access to valuable technical resources, industry publications, networking events, educational opportunities, and more.

These tools are an incredible way to expand your knowledge, connect with peers, and stay up to date with industry standards.

Learn more and become a member: https://bit.ly/3Q07kPq

CETA membership benefits anyone who works with controlled environments as well as many other professionals in the controlled environments and health industries. This includes certifiers, safety professionals, industrial hygienists, facility engineers, quality personnel, and many more.

10/02/2026

October is American Pharmacists Month! 💊

CETA is proud to recognize the pharmacists who work every day to protect patients, improve medication safety, and uphold the highest standards of care.

For those working in sterile compounding, maintaining a safe environment is a team effort. Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, facility teams, and controlled environment certifiers all play an important role in helping ensure critical spaces perform as intended.

This month, we celebrate the pharmacy professionals who bring knowledge, precision, and an unwavering commitment to patient safety to their work every day.

Thank you for all you do!

09/29/2026

Pharmacy teams: what do you look at first when your certification report lands?

Room pressures? HEPA integrity? Airflow? Particle counts? Or do you skip straight to anything marked for follow-up?

A certification report can be much more than a pass/fail document. Used well, it can help pharmacy teams spot changes, ask better questions, and understand what’s happening inside the controlled environment.

What’s one piece of certification data your team pays especially close attention to — and why?