CFR section
21 CFR 820.72(a): Inspection, measuring, and test equipment
PART 820-QUALITY SYSTEM REGULATION · Subpart G-Production and Process Controls
Key facts
| Citation | 21 CFR 820.72(a) |
|---|---|
| Section | Inspection, measuring, and test equipment |
| Part | PART 820-QUALITY SYSTEM REGULATION |
| Subpart | Subpart G-Production and Process Controls |
| Subchapter | 21 CFR H Medical Devices |
| Product types cited | Biologics, Devices, Drugs, Food/Cosmetics, General |
| Regulation text (excerpt) | (a) Control of inspection, measuring, and test equipment. Each manufacturer shall ensure that all inspection, measuring, and test equipment, including mechanical, automated, or electronic inspection and test equipment, is suitable for its intended purposes and is capable of producing valid results. Each manufacturer shall establish and maintain procedures to ensure that equipment is routinely calibrated, inspected, checked, and maintained. The procedures shall include provisions for handling… |
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