Gmp Audit Trainer

Book excerpt: Both internal and external GMP audits/inspections are a key requirement of Quality Management systems across medical device, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Achieving a successful audit outcome is essential to maintaining an effective QMS and fundamental to retaining manufacturing licenses. In order to align systems and processes to ensure compliance and favorable audit outcomes personnel must understand the auditor focus and methodologies. This book summarises key areas that inspections cover along typical areas of risk and concern. The following chapters are included:Introduction to Good Manufacturing Preparation for AuditsInspection of Quality Systems During the InspectionBiotechnology Inspection GuideMedical Device Inspection GuideDrugs Inspection Guide Computerised Systems Inspection GuideCHAPTER 8Computerised Systems Inspection GuideIntroduction 94Hardware 94Validation of Hardware 96Software 98Electronic Records and Signatures 106Electronic Records Verification Methods 117