Q&A on Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) – ICH Q10 guideline Part -5 Question 1: What is management responsible for regarding resource management according to the ICH Q10? Answer 1: Management is responsible for determining and providing adequate and appropriate resources (human, financial, materials, facilities, and equipment) to implement and maintain …

Q&A on Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) – ICH Q10 guideline Part -4 Question 1: What role does leadership play in ensuring the effectiveness of a pharmaceutical quality system? Answer 1: Leadership is essential for establishing and maintaining a company-wide commitment to quality and for the performance of the pharmaceutical quality …

Q&A on Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) – ICH Q10 guideline Part -3 Question 1: Why is it important for the design, organization, and documentation of the pharmaceutical quality system to be well structured and clear? Answer 1: It is important for the design, organization, and documentation of the pharmaceutical quality …

Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) – ICH Q10 guideline Part -2 Question 1: What is the primary aim of implementing a system according to the ICH Q10 guideline? Answer 1: The primary aim of implementing a system, is to ensure the delivery of products with quality attributes suitable to meet the …

Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) – ICH Q10 guideline Part -1 Question 1: What is the main focus of the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) outlined in the ICH Q10 guideline? Answer 1: The main focus of the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) described in the ICH Q10 guideline is to establish an …

VALIDATION: PROCEDURE FOR AGREEMENT/QUALIFICATION OF EXTERNAL VALIDATION AGENCIES/SERVICES PROVIDERS/PARTIES The purpose of this SOP is to lay down procedure for selection Qualification and approval of Service Providers for Outsourced activities of manufacturing sites  This procedure shall be applicable for approving, controlling and reviewing of Service Providers supporting outsourced activities relevant …

INVESTIGATIONS SOP  This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) defines the requirements for reporting, documenting, investigating, evaluating, managing, resolving and approving closure of investigations from cGxP, approved specifications and/or procedures. This standard applies to Investigations related to quality related events that occur from cGxP, approved specifications, and/or procedures including but not limited …

COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM The main aim of the system is to produce and provide the desired quality compressed air as per the designed capacity at designed pressure. The Compressed Air System and quality of the compressed air distributed to all user points must comply with ISO8573, USP, BP and in-house …

PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING, OPERATION AND CALIBRATION OF MICROMETER SCREW GAUGE To lay down a procedure for Operation and calibration of micrometer screw. This procedure is applicable for Operation and calibration of micrometer screw. MICROMETER SCREW GAUGE : A Micrometer is a measuring device used for taking the exact measurement of an …

SOP ON ESTABLISHMENT OF ALERT LIMIT AND ACTION LIMIT To lay down a procedure for establishment of Alert Limit and Action Limit. ESTABLISHMENT OF ALERT LIMIT AND ACTION LIMIT OF SCOPE This SOP is applicable to critical stages of system, analytical test / Microbial test, on-line result regarding water system, …

PROCESS VALIDATION PROTOCOL  TACROLIMUS CAPSULES Tacrolimus is administered in conjunction with other medications to inhibit the rejection of a kidney, heart, liver, or lung transplant. This particular medication falls under the category of immunosuppressants, which function by diminishing the efficacy of your body’s immune system. Consequently, this aids in the …

QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACT TESTING LABORATORY The purpose of this SOP is to describe the procedure for selection, approval, renewal of contract testing laboratory for testing / calibrations. SCOPE OF CONTRACT TESTING LABORATORY: This procedure is applicable for testing done at contract testing laboratory for raw material, intermediate, packaging material, finished …

HANDLING OF ISOLATES This procedure elaborates the systematic approach for the isolation and identification of organism from the routine microbiological testing and monitoring followed by Preparation of cryo vials for isolates. SCOPE HANDLING OF ISOLATES : This SOP is applicable for the characterization of the environmental isolates, Water isolates / product isolates …

Premises, Equipment & Finishing of sterile products as per WHO TRS 961-Annex 6  It is highly recommended that all premises are designed in a way that minimizes the unnecessary entry of supervisory or control personnel. Specifically, Grade A and B areas should be constructed in a manner that allows for …

Operational qualification Documented verification that the system or subsystem operates as intended overall anticipated operating ranges as per WHO TRS 1019-annex3. The OQ should furnish documented proof that utilities, systems, or equipment are functioning in compliance with operational specifications. The tests should be formulated to exhibit satisfactory performance within the …

Production and Process Controls Each manufacturer shall develop, conduct, control, and monitor production processes to ensure that a device conforms to its specifications. Where deviations from device specifications could occur as a result of the manufacturing process, the manufacturer shall establish and maintain process control procedures that describe any process …

Design of HVAC systems and components Proper design and management of HVAC systems is crucial throughout their entire life cycle. It is important to maintain documentation, such as schematic drawings, to accurately reflect the current state of the system. To ensure the safety and effectiveness of HVAC systems, risk management …

GOOD MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY PRACTICES To provide general guidance on Good laboratory practices in microbiology laboratory consisting of activities that depend on several principles, aseptic techniques, control of media, control of test strains, and control of equipment’s, personnel hygiene, health and garments. SCOPE GOOD MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY PRACTICES: This SOP is applicable …

PERSONNEL TRAINING, QUALIFICATION, MONITORING AS PER USFDA GUIDELINE Personnel Training A well-designed, maintained, and operated aseptic process minimizes personnel intervention. As operator activities increase in an aseptic processing operation, the risk to finished product sterility also increases. To ensure the maintenance of product sterility, operators involved in aseptic activities must …

Critical Area – Class 100 (ISO 5) AS PER USFDA GUIDELINE A critical area is one in which the sterilized drug product, containers, and closures are exposed to environmental conditions that must be designed to maintain product sterility (§ 211.42(c)(10)). Activities conducted in such areas include manipulations (e.g., aseptic connections, …