December 5, 2024
Published by Joachim Nuyttens at December 5, 2024
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Deviations: Understanding OOS, OOT, and OOE in Pharmaceutical QC Laboratories

In the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, product quality and patient safety are paramount. But what happens when processes don’t go according to plan? Managing deviations—unexpected events that diverge from approved standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, or specifications—is crucial for maintaining compliance, quality, and safety throughout manufacturing, distribution, storage, and testing.  A deviation can occur when a parameter, measurement or analytical result exceeds a defined threshold, signalling a potential risk. Addressing these issues promptly and effectively is essential to prevent […]
December 2, 2024
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Published by Joachim Nuyttens at December 2, 2024
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Real-Time Environmental Monitoring: a Recent Innovation in Sterile Manufacturing

The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a transformation, driven by the latest updates to GMP regulations like Eudralex Annex 1. This evolution demands more robust and efficient environmental monitoring solutions, particularly in the manufacturing of sterile medicinal products. One of the most promising advancements in this field is Real-Time Environmental Monitoring (RTEM), which provides continuous insights into air quality and contamination risks, ultimately enhancing compliance and operational efficiency.  The Need for Real-Time Monitoring  Traditionally, environmental monitoring (EM) has relied on growth-based methods, […]
August 30, 2021
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Published by Joachim Nuyttens at August 30, 2021
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Audit trail requirements on GxP computerized systems

According to Wikipedia an audit trail is a chronological record providing documentary evidence of the sequence of activities that have affected at any time a specific operation, procedure, event, or device. The first uses of audit trails date back to ancient civilizations when rudimentary methods emerged to manage goods, soldiers and financial transactions. Audit trails to ensure data integrity came into the spotlight when US regulation 21CFR Part 11 was issued in 1997. Part 11 requires the use of secure, […]