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21 CFR 820.40(a): Document controls

PART 820-QUALITY SYSTEM REGULATION · Subpart D-Document Controls

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Citation 21 CFR 820.40(a)
Section Document controls
Part PART 820-QUALITY SYSTEM REGULATION
Subpart Subpart D-Document Controls
Subchapter 21 CFR H Medical Devices
Product types cited Devices, Drugs, Food/Cosmetics, Other_Regulations
Regulation text (excerpt) (a) Document approval and distribution. Each manufacturer shall designate an individual(s) to review for adequacy and approve prior to issuance all documents established to meet the requirements of this part. The approval, including the date and signature of the individual(s) approving the document, shall be documented. Documents established to meet the requirements of this part shall be available at all locations for which they are designated, used, or otherwise necessary, and all obsolete…

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