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21 CFR 211.68(a): Automatic, mechanical, and electronic equipment

PART 211-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE FOR FINISHED PHARMACEUTICALS · Subpart D-Equipment

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Citation 21 CFR 211.68(a)
Section Automatic, mechanical, and electronic equipment
Part PART 211-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE FOR FINISHED PHARMACEUTICALS
Subpart Subpart D-Equipment
Subchapter 21 CFR C Drugs General
Product types cited Biologics, Devices, Drugs, Food/Cosmetics, General, Other_Regulations, Veterinary
Regulation text (excerpt) (a) Automatic, mechanical, or electronic equipment or other types of equipment, including computers, or related systems that will perform a function satisfactorily, may be used in the manufacture, processing, packing, and holding of a drug product. If such equipment is so used, it shall be routinely calibrated, inspected, or checked according to a written program designed to assure proper performance. Written records of those calibration checks and inspections shall be maintained.

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