Laboratory Control System Operations in a GMP Environment

Develop an understanding of FDA and global regulatory agency requirements for Laboratory Control System (LCS) operations

In Laboratory Control System Operations in a GMP Environment, readers are given the guidance they need to implement a CGMP compliant Laboratory Control System (LCS) that fits within Global Regulatory guidelines. Using the Quality Systems Approach, regulatory agencies like the FDA and the European Medicine Agency have developed a scheme of systems for auditing pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities which includes evaluating the LCS. In this guide, readers learn the fundamental rules for operating a CGMP compliant Laboratory Control System.

Designed to help leaders meet regulatory standards and operate more efficiently, the text includes chapters that cover Laboratory Equipment Qualification and Calibration, Laboratory Facilities, Method Validation and Method Transfer, Laboratory Computer Systems, Laboratory Investigations as well as Data Governance and Data Integrity. The text also includes chapters related to Laboratory Managerial and Administrative Systems, Laboratory Documentation Practices and Standard Operating Procedures and General Laboratory Compliance Practices.  Additionally, a chapter outlining Stability Program operations is included in the text.

In addition to these topics, it includes LCS information and tools such as:

●      End of chapter templates, checklists, and LCS guidance to help you follow the required standards

●      Electronic versions of each tool so users can use them outside of the text

●      An In-depth understanding of what is required by the FDA and other globally significant regulatory authorities for GMP compliant systems

For quality assurance professionals working within the pharmaceutical or biopharma industries, this text provides the insight and tools necessary to implement government-defined regulations.

DAVID M. BLIESNER, Ph.D., is Founder and President of Delphi Analytical Services, Inc. He provides CGMP consulting and training services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, contract analytical laboratory, and allied industries. He possesses a unique combination of science and business skills and experience. These skills and experiences range from analytical R&D in the pharmaceutical industry to business plan preparation and market analysis in the chromatography supplies and contract analytical and instrument services businesses. Dr. Bliesner' s expertise includes quality assurance auditing of GMP laboratories, developing and implementing corrective action plans for analytical laboratories with compliance challenges, high performance liquid chromatography, experimental protocol design and project management. He has been part of the "Expert Consultant" contingent for five companies operating under consent decree with the FDA where he has helped with the establishment of GMP compliant laboratory control systems.