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21 CFR 820.140: Handling

PART 820-QUALITY SYSTEM REGULATION · Subpart L-Handling, Storage, Distribution, and Installation

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Citation 21 CFR 820.140
Section Handling
Part PART 820-QUALITY SYSTEM REGULATION
Subpart Subpart L-Handling, Storage, Distribution, and Installation
Subchapter 21 CFR H Medical Devices
Product types cited Devices, Drugs, General, Other_Regulations
Regulation text (excerpt) Each manufacturer shall establish and maintain procedures to ensure that mixups, damage, deterioration, contamination, or other adverse effects to product do not occur during handling.

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