Investigation Tools used in Pharma – SOP & Guideline
The investigation related to quality-related events that occur from cGxPs approved specifications, and/or procedures including but not limited to Protocols, Master Batch Records (MBR), Batch Packaging Records (BPR), breakdowns, facilities, storage, distribution, manufacturing, testing, packaging, warehouse and distribution of drug products. Guideline on Investigation Tools 1.0 PURPOSE: This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) defines the requirements […]
Handling of Returned Raw & Packing Material – SOP
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Handling of Raw material and Packing Material returned from different sections of the manufacturing/production department to stores/warehouse. Handling of Returned Raw and Packing Material 1.0 Purpose: To define the procedure for handling of Raw Materials and Packaging Material Returned from the production department. 2.0 Scope – SOP for Returned Material: […]
Good Warehousing Practices – SOP & Guideline
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Guideline for Good Warehousing Practices for Raw Material and Packing Materials. The storage of materials in the specified areas according to the classification i.e. poison. Corrosive, Flammable, etc. Good Warehousing Practices 1.0 Purpose: The warehousing of Raw materials/packing material is an important aspect for the following reasons: Proper Identification The […]
Cleaning of Pre-Filters, Microvee and Cartridge Filter
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for cleaning of Pre-filters, Microvee filters, and cartridge filter of the equipment ( AHU, FDV, Autocoaters, FBD, RLAF, LAF, and Dust Collector ) installed in the Pharmaceutical Plant. Procedure for Filter Cleaning 1.0 PURPOSE: The purpose of this SOP is to define the procedure for cleaning Prefilters, Microvee filters, and cartridge […]
Site Master File (SMF) Preparation SOP & Guideline
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Guideline for preparation, approval, and revision of Site Master File (SMF). The Site Master File (SMF) Document shall contain specific information about the quality management policies, activities of the site, the production and/or quality control, pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, and any closely integrated operations at adjacent and nearby buildings. Guideline for […]
SOP for Training of Contractual Worker
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Training of Contractual Workers in pharma, A contract worker does not become a regular addition to the staff, hired for a specific job, perform under the close monitoring/supervision company staff. Training of Contractual Worker 1.0 PURPOSE: The purpose of this SOP is to define the procedure of training for CW […]
Pest & Rodent Control in Pharmaceuticals – SOP
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to define the detailed procedure regarding Pest & Rodent Control in Pharmaceuticals drug manufacturing plant. Pest & Rodent Control Procedure 1.0 Purpose: The purpose of this SOP is to lay down the procedure for Pest & Rodent Control treatment in the plant. 2.0 Scope: This procedure is applicable for controlling the […]
Aseptic Technique for Microbiological Testing
Aseptic technique is a critical requirement for collecting and testing sterile and non-sterile samples in order to avoid contamination that could provide incorrect test results. SOP for Aseptic Technique 1.0 OBJECTIVE : The objective of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to define proper aseptic a technique during microbiological sampling and testing to avoid contamination […]
Procedure for Housekeeping of the Factory Premises
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Housekeeping of the different areas of Factory Premises at pharmaceutical drug manufacturing plants. Good Housekeeping Practices in Pharma Plant 1.0 PURPOSE: The purpose of this SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) is to lay down the procedure for housekeeping of the factory premises. 2.0 SCOPE – HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES: This SOP is applicable […]
Environment, Health And Safety Policy (EHS) – SOP
The EHS policy is a guiding principle used to set direction in an organization. It is used for a course of action to guide and influence decisions. It should be used as a guide to decision making under a given set of circumstances within the framework of objectives, goals, and management philosophies as determined by […]
Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) – SOP & Guideline
Standard Operating Procedure SOP for Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) in line with the Schedule L1 requirement of the drug and cosmetic act. Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) embodies a set of principles that provides a framework within which laboratory studies (activities) are planned, performed, monitored, recorded, reported, and archived. Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) 1.0 Purpose: The […]
Safety at Workplace – SOP for Safety Management
Safety at Workplace related to the working environment at a company and encompasses all factors that impact the safety and health of employees. This can include environmental hazards, unsafe working conditions or processes, drug and alcohol abuse, and workplace violence. Safety at Workplace – SOP for Safety Management 1.0 PURPOSE: This procedure will provide guidance […]
Investigation of Extraneous Peak in Chromatography
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Handling and Investigation of Extraneous Peak(s) in Chromatography Analysis. What are the Extraneous Peaks: A peak response in the chromatogram that is not readily attributable as a characteristic of the injection profiles of the blank, mobile phase, diluting solvent, placebo, standard, or sample solutions. By definition, extraneous means introduced from […]
Handling of Rejected Raw and Packing Materials
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the handling of rejected raw materials and packing materials which are rejected due to the Non-conformance of Quality Standards, Online rejection, or Improper storage. Handling of Rejected Materials (Raw Material & Packing Material) 1.0 Purpose: To define the procedure for the handling of rejected materials (Raw Material & Packing Material). […]
Reconciliation of Packing Materials and Bulk-SOP
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for reconciliation of packing materials and bulk at the end of the packing of each batch of Drug Product SOP for Reconciliation of Packing Materials 1.0 PURPOSE: The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to describe the detailed procedure for the reconciliation of packing materials and bulk at the […]
Culture Suspension and Cell Enumeration SOP
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Microbial Culture Suspension Preparation, Cell Enumeration, Use, Storage, and Destruction in the microbiology department. Microbial Culture Suspension & Cell Enumeration 1.0 Purpose: The purpose of this SOP is to describe the procedure for the preparation of culture suspension and the enumeration of cells. 2.0 Scope: This SOP is applicable to Bacterial […]
Punches and Dies (Compression m/c) – Handling SOP
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Guideline for Handling of Punches and Dies used in the compression machine for tablet compression. This SOP covers the procedure for procurement, Issuance, Handling, Cleaning, Inspection and Rejection of punches and dies. SOP for Punches & Dies 1.0 Purpose: To define the procedure for procurement, Issuance, Handling, Cleaning, Inspection, and […]
Microbiological Media Management – SOP & Guideline
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Guideline for the Receipt, Storage, Preparation, Growth Promotion Test, use, and Disposal of microbiological media. Microbiological Media Guideline 1.0 Purpose: To define the procedure for the receipt, storage, preparation, growth promotion test, use, and disposal of Microbiological Media used during microbiological analysis. 2.0 Scope: This guideline is applicable to microbiological […]
Investigational Medicinal Product (IMPD) Guideline
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) & Guideline for manufacturing, packaging (bulk and packed), labeling, testing, release, shipping, and destruction of Investigational Medicinal Product (IMPD Clinical Trial). Investigational Medicinal Product (IMPD Clinical Trial) 1.0 PURPOSE: To describe the procedure for the manufacturing, packaging, labeling, release, shipping, and destruction of Investigational Medicinal Product (IMPD). 2.0 SCOPE: This procedure […]
HPLC Column Management – SOP & Guideline
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Guideline for Receipt, Qualification, Usage, Regeneration, and Discardation of HPLC/UPLC column. Procedure for Handling of HPLC/UPLC Column 1.0 Purpose : To define the procedure for the Receipt, Qualification, Usage, Regeneration, and Discardation of HPLC/UPLC column. 2.0 Scope : This guideline is applicable to all HPLC/UPLC columns received at the quality […]
Quality Assurance in Laboratory (Lab QA) – Guideline
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) & Guideline to define the role and responsibility of Quality Assurance in Laboratory (as Lab QA) in different activities. Role & Responsibility of Quality Assurance in Laboratory (Lab QA) 1.0 PURPOSE: The purpose of this SOP is to define the role and responsibility of Quality Assurance in the Laboratory (as Lab […]
Documentum Software – Guideline for Operation
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Guideline for Operation of Documentum software for issuance, approval, rejections, and retrieval of forms and formats. Procedure for Operation of Documentum Software 1.0 Purpose: To define the procedure for the operation of Documentum software. 2.0 Scope: This guideline is applicable to Documentum software for issuance, approval, rejections, and retrieval of […]
Micropipette Calibration and Operation Procedure
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Protocol for Operation and Calibration of Micropipette (fixed volume or variable volume micropipettes). Operation and Calibration Procedure of Micropipette 1.0 Purpose: To lay down the procedure for Operation and calibration of the Micropipette. 2.0 Scope: This Standard Operating Procedure is applicable at microbiology section of Quality Control department for operation […]
Particle Size Analyzer (Malvern) Operation Calibration
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Operation, Calibration, and Maintenance of Malvern Make Particle Size Analyzer (Mastersizer 2000 & 3000). SOP for Particle Size Analyzer (Malvern) 1.0 PURPOSE: The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to describe the Operation, Calibration, Maintenance of the Particle Size Analyzer (Malvern). 2.0 SCOPE: This SOP is applicable to […]
Field Alert Report (FAR) – Guidance for Submission
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Guideline to describe the process and requirements to file a Field Alert Report (FAR) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for products distributed/marketed in the United States. SOP for Field Alert Report Submission 1.0 OBJECTIVE This SOP/Guideline describes the process and requirements to file a Field Alert Report […]
Growth Promotion Test and Inhibition Test of Media
Growth promotion test (GPT): Also referred to as fertility or nutritive properties test, which is performed on the media used during different tests like sterility test, microbial limit test, preservative efficacy test to demonstrate that it is capable of supporting the growth of micro-organisms SOP for Growth Promotion Test (USP) 1.0 PURPOSE: To lay down […]
SOP for Handling of Returned Goods / Materials
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Handling of Returned Goods Pharmaceutical Product/Material. These returned goods (materials) either fails to meet the established Specification or returned on the basis of breakage / damaged packaging. Handling of Return Goods (Drug Product / Material) 1.0 PURPOSE: The purpose of this SOP is to define the procedure for handling, redressing, […]
Culture Suspension and Cell Enumeration SOP
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Microbial Culture Suspension Preparation, Cell Enumeration, Use, Storage, and Destruction in the microbiology department. Microbial Culture Suspension & Cell Enumeration 1.0 Purpose: The purpose of this SOP is to describe the procedure for the preparation of culture suspension and the enumeration of cells. 2.0 Scope: This SOP is applicable to Bacterial […]
Punches and Dies (Compression m/c) – Handling SOP
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Guideline for Handling of Punches and Dies used in the compression machine for tablet compression. This SOP covers the procedure for procurement, Issuance, Handling, Cleaning, Inspection and Rejection of punches and dies. SOP for Punches & Dies 1.0 Purpose: To define the procedure for procurement, Issuance, Handling, Cleaning, Inspection, and […]
Microbiological Media Management – SOP & Guideline
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Guideline for the Receipt, Storage, Preparation, Growth Promotion Test, use, and Disposal of microbiological media. Microbiological Media Guideline 1.0 Purpose: To define the procedure for the receipt, storage, preparation, growth promotion test, use, and disposal of Microbiological Media used during microbiological analysis. 2.0 Scope: This guideline is applicable to microbiological […]
Investigational Medicinal Product (IMPD) Guideline
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) & Guideline for manufacturing, packaging (bulk and packed), labeling, testing, release, shipping, and destruction of Investigational Medicinal Product (IMPD Clinical Trial). Investigational Medicinal Product (IMPD Clinical Trial) 1.0 PURPOSE: To describe the procedure for the manufacturing, packaging, labeling, release, shipping, and destruction of Investigational Medicinal Product (IMPD). 2.0 SCOPE: This procedure […]
HPLC Column Management – SOP & Guideline
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Guideline for Receipt, Qualification, Usage, Regeneration, and Discardation of HPLC/UPLC column. Procedure for Handling of HPLC/UPLC Column 1.0 Purpose : To define the procedure for the Receipt, Qualification, Usage, Regeneration, and Discardation of HPLC/UPLC column. 2.0 Scope : This guideline is applicable to all HPLC/UPLC columns received at the quality […]
Quality Assurance in Laboratory (Lab QA) – Guideline
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) & Guideline to define the role and responsibility of Quality Assurance in Laboratory (as Lab QA) in different activities. Role & Responsibility of Quality Assurance in Laboratory (Lab QA) 1.0 PURPOSE: The purpose of this SOP is to define the role and responsibility of Quality Assurance in the Laboratory (as Lab […]
Documentum Software – Guideline for Operation
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Guideline for Operation of Documentum software for issuance, approval, rejections, and retrieval of forms and formats. Procedure for Operation of Documentum Software 1.0 Purpose: To define the procedure for the operation of Documentum software. 2.0 Scope: This guideline is applicable to Documentum software for issuance, approval, rejections, and retrieval of […]
Micropipette Calibration and Operation Procedure
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Protocol for Operation and Calibration of Micropipette (fixed volume or variable volume micropipettes). Operation and Calibration Procedure of Micropipette 1.0 Purpose: To lay down the procedure for Operation and calibration of the Micropipette. 2.0 Scope: This Standard Operating Procedure is applicable at microbiology section of Quality Control department for operation […]
Particle Size Analyzer (Malvern) Operation Calibration
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Operation, Calibration, and Maintenance of Malvern Make Particle Size Analyzer (Mastersizer 2000 & 3000). SOP for Particle Size Analyzer (Malvern) 1.0 PURPOSE: The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to describe the Operation, Calibration, Maintenance of the Particle Size Analyzer (Malvern). 2.0 SCOPE: This SOP is applicable to […]
Field Alert Report (FAR) – Guidance for Submission
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Guideline to describe the process and requirements to file a Field Alert Report (FAR) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for products distributed/marketed in the United States. SOP for Field Alert Report Submission 1.0 OBJECTIVE This SOP/Guideline describes the process and requirements to file a Field Alert Report […]
Growth Promotion Test and Inhibition Test of Media
Growth promotion test (GPT): Also referred to as fertility or nutritive properties test, which is performed on the media used during different tests like sterility test, microbial limit test, preservative efficacy test to demonstrate that it is capable of supporting the growth of micro-organisms SOP for Growth Promotion Test (USP) 1.0 PURPOSE: To lay down […]
SOP for Handling of Returned Goods / Materials
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Handling of Returned Goods Pharmaceutical Product/Material. These returned goods (materials) either fails to meet the established Specification or returned on the basis of breakage / damaged packaging. Handling of Return Goods (Drug Product / Material) 1.0 PURPOSE: The purpose of this SOP is to define the procedure for handling, redressing, […]
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