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Category: Validation and Qualification

Managing equipment change control effectively ensures operational efficiency, safety, and compliance.
Change Management

How to Manage Equipment Change Control?

Managing equipment change control is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and compliance. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to equipment change management, including key considerations, risk assessments, and a handy checklist.

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The success of your regulatory audit largely depends on how well-prepared and detailed your validation documentation is
Process Validation

Tips for Validation Documentation in Regulatory Audits

Learn key best practices for developing thorough validation documentation to enhance the effectiveness of regulatory audits. Following these practices will help ensure your processes comply with industry standards, boosting both credibility and operational integrity.

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A Validation Master Plan (VMP) details the strategy for validating pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment.
Equipment Qualification

Validation Master Plans (VMP) in Equipment Qualification

A Validation Master Plan (VMP) is essential for pharmaceutical equipment qualification, serving as a roadmap for validation activities. This guide outlines the VMP process, necessary documentation, and steps for creating an effective VMP to ensure regulatory compliance.

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The Design Qualification (DQ) process involves several key steps to ensure that equipment is suitable for its intended use
Equipment Qualification

Design Qualification: Steps for Effective Implementation

Design Qualification (DQ) is a critical step in the pharmaceutical industry’s equipment qualification process. This stage ensures that equipment meets regulatory and operational requirements before installation and production. Learn about the DQ process, necessary documentation, and challenges in achieving compliance.

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Two critical aspects of this qualification are Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). FAT and SAT
Equipment Qualification

FAT and SAT in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Key Elements of Equipment Qualification

In the pharmaceutical industry, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) are crucial steps in equipment qualification. These processes ensure that equipment meets all regulatory requirements and functions as expected, both at the manufacturer’s site and after installation. Explore the similarities, differences, and detailed processes of FAT and SAT, along with the essential documentation required for compliance.

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Blog

Getting Started with Process Validation

Learn the fundamental steps and best practices for successful Process Validation in manufacturing, covering design, qualification, and continuous monitoring to ensure product quality and compliance.

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Manufacturing equipment validation during process validation study image
Equipment Qualification

Performance Qualification: A Step-by-Step Guide for Pharma Experts

Performance Qualification (PQ) is a vital process in the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring that equipment operates effectively under real-world conditions. This guide walks you through the essential steps to perform PQ, from writing a robust protocol to meeting FDA requirements. Explore the key elements of a successful PQ, including checklists, report formats, and compliance strategies.

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GMP

Top 10 Steps for Qualifying a New GMP Facility

The qualification of a GMP facility is essential to ensure the high standards of pharmaceutical production and to guarantee product quality. In our latest article, you will learn the 10 most important steps for the successful qualification of a new GMP facility to effectively support compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Young woman wearing lab coat operating equipment in workshop
Equipment Qualification

4 Key OQ Mistakes in Pharma to Avoid

Operational Qualification (OQ) is crucial in pharmaceutical manufacturing for ensuring compliance and product quality. This article outlines common OQ mistakes—such as inadequate planning, misunderstanding scope, poor documentation, and neglecting verification—and offers strategies to enhance quality assurance and safeguard patient safety.

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Cleaning Validation

Cleaning Validation: 8 Steps for FDA Compliance Success

Cleaning validation is crucial for FDA compliance in pharmaceutical and food industries, ensuring equipment cleanliness to prevent contamination. It involves meticulous planning, execution, and documentation to verify effectiveness and consistency. Failure to comply can lead to compromised product quality, recalls, and damage to brand reputation.

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Equipment Qualification

IQ, OQ, PQ: Essential Steps for Equipment Qualification

Equipment quality in pharmaceutical manufacturing is ensured through IQ, OQ, and PQ phases, validating installation, performance, and user needs. Regulatory mandates prevent hazards, like mislabeling, with ongoing compliance via requalification. Expert guidance streamlines validation efforts for robust, compliant systems.

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