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21 CFR 211.86: Use of approved components, drug product containers, and closures

PART 211-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE FOR FINISHED PHARMACEUTICALS · Subpart E-Control of Components and Drug Product Containers and Closures

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Citation 21 CFR 211.86
Section Use of approved components, drug product containers, and closures
Part PART 211-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE FOR FINISHED PHARMACEUTICALS
Subpart Subpart E-Control of Components and Drug Product Containers and Closures
Subchapter 21 CFR C Drugs General
Product types cited Biologics, Drugs
Regulation text (excerpt) Components, drug product containers, and closures approved for use shall be rotated so that the oldest approved stock is used first. Deviation from this requirement is permitted if such deviation is temporary and appropriate.

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