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21 CFR 211.170(b): Reserve samples

PART 211-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE FOR FINISHED PHARMACEUTICALS · Subpart I-Laboratory Controls

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Citation 21 CFR 211.170(b)
Section Reserve samples
Part PART 211-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE FOR FINISHED PHARMACEUTICALS
Subpart Subpart I-Laboratory Controls
Subchapter 21 CFR C Drugs General
Product types cited Biologics, Devices, Drugs, Food/Cosmetics, General, Other_Regulations, Veterinary
Regulation text (excerpt) (b) An appropriately identified reserve sample that is representative of each lot or batch of drug product shall be retained and stored under conditions consistent with product labeling. The reserve sample shall be stored in the same immediate container-closure system in which the drug product is marketed or in one that has essentially the same characteristics. The reserve sample consists of at least twice the quantity necessary to perform all the required tests, except those for sterility and…

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