GLOSSARY – Validation of Analytical Procedures 1. Analytical Procedure: The analytical procedure refers to the way of performing the analysis. It should describe in detail the steps necessary to perform each analytical test. This may include but is not limited to: the sample, the reference standard and the reagents preparations, use of …

WATER PURIFICATION -VALIDATION AND QUALIFICATION Establishing reliability of pharmaceutical water purification, storage, and distribution systems requires demonstrating control of the process through an appropriate period of monitoring and observation. Finished water is typically continuously produced and used, while product and process attributes may only be periodically assessed. The quality of bulk …

ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENT QUALIFICATION A large variety of laboratory equipment, instruments, and computerized analytical systems  are used in the pharmaceutical industry to acquire data to help ensure that products are suitable for their intended use. An analyst’s objective is to consistently obtain reliable and valid data suitable for the intended purpose. Depending on the …

Analytical Instrument Categories Users are  establishing the level of qualification needed for an instrument. On the basis of the level needed, it is to categorize instruments into three groups: A, B, and C, as  for detail defined below. Examples of instruments in each group are provided. Note that the list of instruments …

PILOT SCALE-UP AND PROCESS VALIDATION The development of product prior to the preparation of the first pilot-production batch. The development activities are listed as follows: 1. Formulation design, selection, and optimization 2. Preparation of the first pilot-laboratory batch 3. Conduct initial accelerated stability testing 4. If the formulation is deemed stable, preparation …

WHAT IS PROCESS VALIDATION? The process validation is derived from the fact that the specific exercise of process validation should never be designed to fail. Failure in carrying out the process validation assignment is often the result of incomplete or faulty understanding of the process’s capability, in other words, what …

Master Plan or Protocol for Process Capability Design and Testing Objective Process capability design and testing Types of process Batch, intermittent, continuous Typical processes Chemical, pharmaceutical, biochemical Process definition Flow diagram, in-process, finished product Definition of process output Potency, yield, physical parameters Definition of test methods Instrumentation, procedures, precision, and …

Checklist of Qualification and Control Documentation The FDA, as per existing cGMP regulations and considers process validation necessary because it makes good engineering sense. Organization and personnel – Responsibilities of the quality control unit Buildings and facilities : Plant and facility installation and qualification Maintenance and sanitation Microbial and pest control Equipment …

STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL AND PROCESS VALIDATION IN PHARMACEUTICALS Statistical process control (SPC), also called statistical quality control and process validation (PV) SPC comprises the various mathematical tools (histogram, scatter diagram run chart, and control chart) used to monitor a manufacturing process and to keep it within in-process and final product specification limits. There are …

Code to Code Transfer of Materials and Additional Testing of Materials / Products Objective (procedure) To lay down a procedure for code transfer of the same material from one code to another and to carry out additional testing of APIs, Excipients, and Drug Products to comply with other specifications or …

CALIBRATION Calibration is an essential procedure that involves the adjustment and validation of measurement instruments to guarantee their accuracy and consistency in providing dependable results. This practice holds immense significance across diverse sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, research, and others. In the absence of meticulous calibration, errors can permeate throughout operations, …

SOP on In-process sampling of semi-finished product Objective: To lay down the procedure for in-process sampling of semi finished drug product. Scope: This procedure is applicable to the in-process sampling of semi-finished drug product  in formulation plant of Pharmaceutical company. Responsibility: IPQA personnel are responsible for collecting in-process semi finished …

SOP on the execution of exhibit batches  Objective To lay down a procedure for the execution of exhibit batches. Scope This SOP is applicable for the execution of exhibit batches to the formulation plant of a Pharmaceutical company. Responsibility Officer/above of the production and quality assurance department shall be responsible. …

SOP on withdrawal, storage, observation & destruction of control/retention sample Objective: To lay down the procedure for withdrawal, storage, observation & destruction of control/retention sample from production (Oral & Injectable), Q.C. (RM Retention) . Scope: This SOP is applicable for the withdrawal, storage, observation & destruction of control samples from …

SOP on preparation, control, issuance, and revision of Batch Manufacturing and Batch Packing Records Scope: This procedure is applicable to the manufacturing & packing records being generated at the formulation Plant of a Pharmaceutical company. Responsibility: Executive Production – Preparation of BMR / BPR. Head Production / nominee – Checking …

SOP on line clearance Objective: To lay down the procedure for line clearance of manufacturing, warehouse . This is to ensure that the start up of any production/ process is free from previous material/contaminants.  Scope: This SOP is applicable for line clearance of production (oral), warehouse areas of Formulation plant. …

SOP on Monitoring of Temperature, Relative Humidity, and Pressure Differential Objective: To lay down a procedure for monitoring temperature, relative humidity, and differential pressure in controlled areas. Scope: This SOP is applicable for monitoring and recording the temperature (°C), Relative humidity (%), and differential pressure (Pa) in controlled areas using …

SOP on Technology Transfer for Analytical Method Objective: To lay down the procedure for the Transfer of Technology for Analytical Methods. Scope: This procedure is applicable for the Transfer of technology for Analytical Methods from ARD to a Pharmaceutical Plant. Responsibility: The responsibility of Sending Unit (ARD ) are : …

SOP on Transfer of Technology for Manufacturing process Objective: To lay down the procedure for the Transfer of Technology for the Manufacturing Process. Scope: This procedure is applicable for the Transfer of technology (i.e. for the Manufacturing process) from sending unit ( R&D) to receiving site (Manufacturing facility ) Responsibility: …

SOP on Execution of Exhibit Batches  Objective To lay down a procedure for the execution of exhibit batches. Scope This SOP is applicable for the execution of exhibit batches to the formulation plant of a Pharma Company. Responsibility Officer/above of the production and quality assurance department shall be responsible. Accountability …