Audit

FDA Inspection and Findings on Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP)

FDA Inspection and Findings on Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP)

The FDA conducted an inspection of a manufacturing facility located in the US and found significant violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations. The violations identified include the following: The FDA requested the following actions in response to the identified violations: Recommendation: The firm should consideration of engaging a qualified consultant to assist in…

Criteria of Maintaining Audit and Inspection Readiness in Pharmaceutical Industry

Criteria of Maintaining Audit and Inspection Readiness in Pharmaceutical Industry

To maintain audit and inspection readiness at all times in pharmaceutical industry, following criteria are to be maintained: 1. Clear Communication Channel 2. Document Control and Management 3. Effective Training and Competency Programs 4. Robust Change Control Processes 5. Real-time Monitoring and Data Analytics 6. A Culture of Continuous Improvement To do this, create goals…

FDA Compliance Guide on Pre-approval Inspections (PAI) for Drugs

FDA Compliance Guide on Pre-approval Inspections (PAI) for Drugs

Pre-Approval Inspections (PAIs) are one of several significant milestones with an outsized impact on product approval and market entrance in FDA regulated industries. While organizations that have successfully navigated product development before often ingrain PAI readiness into their processes, companies of all sizes routinely need to devote time and energy to diligent preparation. Very often,…

Vendor Audit in Pharmaceutical Industry

Vendor Audit in Pharmaceutical Industry

Vendor audit is an evaluation of a vendor manufacturing process, practices, documentations and quality compliance by offline (physical) or online (desktop). Conducting a vendor audit in the pharmaceutical industry is an essential process to ensure that suppliers and vendors meet the required standards and regulations. Vendor Audit Process Define Audit Scope Determine the scope and…