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21 CFR 820.75(a): Process validation

PART 820-QUALITY SYSTEM REGULATION · Subpart G-Production and Process Controls

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Citation 21 CFR 820.75(a)
Section Process validation
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, Other_Regulations
Regulation text (excerpt) (a) Where the results of a process cannot be fully verified by subsequent inspection and test, the process shall be validated with a high degree of assurance and approved according to established procedures. The validation activities and results, including the date and signature of the individual(s) approving the validation and where appropriate the major equipment validated, shall be documented.

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