Pharmaceutical and medical device companies are required by regulatory agencies to have a systematic approach especially when it comes to managing all changes made to a facility, the product or the quality system. Change is inevitable; however, it is essential that companies have a compliant and effective change control program. This will ensure that no unnecessary or non-compliant cGMP changes occur. This Change Control training session will discuss FDA, EU and ICH regulatory expectations. All the necessary components of a systematic Change Control program in accordance to Gxp and GMP requirements will be reviewed in detail. We will also discuss the elements to successful management an effective Change Control system
Learning Objectives:
- Learn to interpret the requirements of the FDA, EU and ICH guidelines regarding compliant Change Control records
- Interpret the required components of a thorough Change Control record
- Understand all the elements of effective Change Control management:
- How to develop a cross-functional team to ensure proper evaluation, approval and implementation of proposed changes
- Ensure changes do not negatively impact the business or established marketing authorization
- Learn to incorporate a Quality risk based approach to evaluate proposed changes
- Ensure changes are implemented in a timely manner by effective use of the Change Control Review Board (CCRB) and Quality Metrics
- Understand what steps should be taken post implementation to confirm the objectives were achieved