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21 CFR 211.42(b): Design and construction features

PART 211-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE FOR FINISHED PHARMACEUTICALS · Subpart C-Buildings and Facilities

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Citation 21 CFR 211.42(b)
Section Design and construction features
Part PART 211-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE FOR FINISHED PHARMACEUTICALS
Subpart Subpart C-Buildings and Facilities
Subchapter 21 CFR C Drugs General
Product types cited Devices, Drugs, Food/Cosmetics, General
Regulation text (excerpt) (b) Any such building shall have adequate space for the orderly placement of equipment and materials to prevent mixups between different components, drug product containers, closures, labeling, in-process materials, or drug products, and to prevent contamination. The flow of components, drug product containers, closures, labeling, in-process materials, and drug products through the building or buildings shall be designed to prevent contamination.

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