Key Notes on Revised Schedule M: Point No. 13 – Equipment

Equipment should be designed and installed to minimize errors and contamination risks.

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Key Notes Revised Schedule M 13. Equipment
Key Notes Revised Schedule M 13.
Rakesh Dahiya

Last Updated on December 24, 2024 by The Health Master

Equipment

Key considerations for Point No. 13 – Equipment compliance under revised Schedule M are outlined below.

Continued from: Key Notes on Revised Schedule M: Point No. 12 – Premises

To ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for pharmaceutical products, manufacturers must adhere to the following principles regarding Equipment:

Equipment Requirements for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

To comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for pharmaceutical products, manufacturers must adhere to the following equipment-related principles:

Design and Installation:

  • Equipment should be designed and installed to minimize errors and contamination risks.
  • The layout should facilitate effective cleaning and maintenance.

Piping and Connections:

  • Fixed pipework must be clearly labeled to indicate contents and flow direction.
  • Service pipework and devices should be adequately marked.
  • Non-interchangeable connections or adapters must be used for hazardous substances.

Measurement Equipment:

Balances and other measuring equipment should be:

  • Of appropriate range and precision.
  • Calibrated regularly.

Cleaning and Maintenance:

  • Production equipment should be cleaned according to a fixed schedule.
  • Laboratory equipment and instruments should be suitable for testing procedures.
  • Washing, cleaning, and drying equipment should not be a source of contamination.

Product Quality:

  • Production equipment should not pose a hazard to products.
  • Equipment parts in contact with products should be non-reactive, non-additive, and non-absorptive.

Defective Equipment:

  • Defective equipment must be removed from production and QC areas or clearly labeled.

Minimizing Contamination:

  • Closed equipment should be used whenever possible.
  • When open equipment is used, precautions should be taken to minimize contamination.

Cross-Contamination Prevention:

  • Non-dedicated equipment should be cleaned according to validated procedures between different product runs.

Documentation:

  • Current drawings of critical equipment and support systems must be maintained.

Compiled by:
Rakesh DahiyaSDCO cum Licensing Authority, FDA Haryana


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