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21 CFR 820.50(a): Purchasing controls

PART 820-QUALITY SYSTEM REGULATION · Subpart E-Purchasing Controls

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Citation 21 CFR 820.50(a)
Section Purchasing controls
Part PART 820-QUALITY SYSTEM REGULATION
Subpart Subpart E-Purchasing Controls
Subchapter 21 CFR H Medical Devices
Product types cited Biologics, Devices, Drugs, Food/Cosmetics, General, Other_Regulations
Regulation text (excerpt) (a) Evaluation of suppliers, contractors, and consultants. Each manufacturer shall establish and maintain the requirements, including quality requirements, that must be met by suppliers, contractors, and consultants. Each manufacturer shall: (1) Evaluate and select potential suppliers, contractors, and consultants on the basis of their ability to meet specified requirements, including quality requirements. The evaluation shall be documented. (2) Define the type and extent of control to be…

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