3. Definition CIP/COP and SIP/SOP
CIP = cleaning in place
CIP means automatic cleaning of internal parts of pipes, vessels, etc. by liquid products (e.g. appropriate chemicals)
COP for us means: cleaning of external surfaces inside an isolator by liquid products (appropriate chemicals)
SIP = sterilization in place
SIP means automatic sterilization of internal parts of pipes, vessels etc. by
appropriate methods
SOP = automatic sterilization of external surfaces inside an isolator by means of
sterilants, disinfectants or other appropriate methods