GMP Change Control Process

Change control is a requirement of all regulatory agencies and authorities worldwide. It is a critical GMP function that must be addressed daily. The value of identifying and tracking change is to prevent unintended consequences, remain in proper process alignment, and avoid any alteration of the products’ Safety, Identity, Strength, Purity, and Quality (SISPQ). Many… Continue reading GMP Change Control Process

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Precision Tools for Error Reduction

Human error is known to be the primary cause of quality and production losses in many industries. Although human error is unlikely to ever be eliminated, many human performance problems can be prevented. Human errors start at the design stage. From procedures, training, and workplace environment, many variables that affect human behavior CAN be managed,… Continue reading Precision Tools for Error Reduction

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Introduction to Tablet Manufacturing by the Direct Compression Process

Solid oral dosage forms such as tablets and capsules represent the most common type of pharmaceutical products produced. In the patient’s hand, a tablet can seem like a simple product not knowing there are numerous complexities that go into its manufacture. But for the manufacturer, without a clear understanding of the science behind the ingredients… Continue reading Introduction to Tablet Manufacturing by the Direct Compression Process

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Introduction to Softgel Manufacturing and Controls

Softgel dosage forms represent a modern take on the traditional tablet product, the most common type of pharmaceutical products produced. In the patient’s hand, a softgel can seem like a simple product not knowing there are numerous complexities that go into its manufacture. But for the manufacturer, without a clear understanding of the science behind… Continue reading Introduction to Softgel Manufacturing and Controls

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Pharmacopoeia Compliance: An Overview [FREE WEBINAR]

Compliance with requirements published by pharmacopoeias around the world is a legal and regulatory requirement in those countries and regions in which the pharmacopeia is applicable. This fundamental, and often misunderstood – principle is an important consideration throughout the drug product life cycle across the bio/pharmaceutical industry. Ensuring pharmacopoeia compliance is often complex and the… Continue reading Pharmacopoeia Compliance: An Overview [FREE WEBINAR]

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Handling OOS Test Results and Completing Robust Investigations

It was the Barr Decision in the early 1990s that first coined the term Out-of-Specification (OOS). Since that landmark case, pharmaceutical companies, both drug and biologicals, have had to perform adequate investigations whenever an OOS result was obtained through laboratory testing. In the nearly 30 years since then, FDA continues to cite companies for not… Continue reading Handling OOS Test Results and Completing Robust Investigations

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Good Documentation Practices for Laboratory Records

In FDA’s Guide to Inspections of Pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratories (7/93), it is stated The pharmaceutical quality control laboratory serves one of the most important functions in pharmaceutical production and control. A significant portion of the CGMP regulations (21 CFR 211) pertain to the quality control laboratory and product testing. Good documentation practices are expected… Continue reading Good Documentation Practices for Laboratory Records

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IQ, OQ and PQ for the Laboratory

The FDA’s 21 CFR Part 211.160 establishes the legal requirement for calibrating laboratory equipment. Now more commonly referred to as Installation Qualification/Operational Qualification/Performance Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), the qualification of equipment in a GMP Laboratory in the Pharmaceutical and Bio Pharmaceutical manufacturing operations are essential parts of the overall validation process and ongoing commercial batch release. Data… Continue reading IQ, OQ and PQ for the Laboratory

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Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Standard Test Method (STM) Requirements

Designing an effective Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Standard Test Method (STM) is the pre-requisite to complying with the different regulations guiding the manufacturing and testing of products. A well-established procedure and test method improves the numbers of manufacturing, testing and personnel deviations which indirectly affects the quality and life cycle process of a manufactured… Continue reading Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Standard Test Method (STM) Requirements

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Laboratory Controls: Anticipate the Systems Based FDA Inspection

Many QA and QC personnel in the pharmaceutical industry are not familiar with the FDA systems-based inspection model. They are also not aware of the types of 483 observations that many FDA auditors make today. One of the most scrutinized areas during these inspections is the laboratory. Because of this, it is important for lab… Continue reading Laboratory Controls: Anticipate the Systems Based FDA Inspection

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