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51. CDMOs And Contamination Control Strategy: The Span Of Oversight In EU GMP Annex 1 Compliance 12/21/2022

    While the concept of contamination control is not new, the EU's revised GMP Annex 1 requires a formally documented strategy specific to a facility. Under the new set of requirements, the “span of oversight” has shifted, and CDMOs are finding their sterility assurance programs in a position that will require a new level of transparency with sponsors.

52. 5 Steps To Eliminate Weak Links In Your Data Governance 12/2/2022

    Major regulators including the FDA and EMA have established frameworks through which data must be captured and exchanged with them. But your pharma, biotech, or medical device company needs a solid plan for how that data will be governed.

53. Cleanroom Gowning Compliant With EU GMP Annex 1: An Overview 12/1/2022

    This article focuses on cleanroom gowning as it pertains to aseptic manufacturing of medicinal products and the updates to gowning requirements in the revised EU GMP Annex 1 document published in August 2022.

54. FDA Releases Guidance On Drug Products Containing Nanomaterials 11/18/2022

    In the FDA guidance entitled Drug Products, Including Biological Products, that Contain Nanomaterials, “nanomedicine” refers to a drug product that contains at least one component with a dimension in the size range of approximately 1 nanometer (nm) up to 100 nm. Focus of the guidance is on a risk-based regulatory strategy.

55. Key Insights From The 2022 PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference 11/3/2022

    Key focus of this article is spent on thoughts shared by the FDA speakers, including the importance of a quality infrastructure, sustainable compliance, data integrity, and more.

56. Pharma 4.0 Software Methodologies In Biopharma And Medical Devices 10/10/2022

    The life sciences industry has been using computer software testing methodology to validate software that is categorized to be GxP in alignment with the principles of good automated manufacturing practices and Industry 4.0 standards. This article discusses the methodologies of computerized system validation, computer software assurance, and the Agile approach.

57. A Practical Guide To Navigate The EU's Revised GMP Annex 1 9/9/2022

    The EU's final version of the GMP Annex 1 is now published, and it's time to take action. This article shares a road map to navigate what is new and different, how to document your "known unknowns," and more. Quality risk management and a contamination control strategy will be key.

58. How To Avoid Form 483s For Biopharma Software Validation Failures 8/17/2022

    The FDA will issue a Form 483 for noncompliance in the software validation GxP environment, mostly due to data integrity failures, inadequate written procedures, deficiencies in investigations, and substandard laboratory controls.

59. The Environmental Impact Of Biopharma Continuous Manufacturing 8/8/2022

    One aspect of biopharma continuous manufacturing (BCM) often overlooked is its environmental impact compared to that of a similar batch process. In comparing the two, there is much that needs to be considered. This article is the first in a two-article series and discusses key considerations of both processes and provides a deep-dive into water usage.

60. CAPA System Best Practices For GMP Compliance 7/25/2022

    A CAPA system should be understood as an important element of the pharmaceutical quality system and implemented uniformly throughout the company or group. This article delves into the pros and cons of autonomous and integrated systems, and shares some overall CAPA best practices.