Table IV

Processes Comprising the QS

  1. Production Processes

  2. Supplier Process

  3. Third-Party Manufacturers Process

  4. Supporting Processes—Processes That Support Production Process

    • Audits, process assessments

    • Change Control

    • Documentation

    • Qualification of Equipment, Facilities and Critical Systems

    • Investigation and Corrective Action of Failures and Deviations

    • Labeling—from Artwork to Use

    • Maintenance

    • Materials Management and the Supply Chain

    • Introduction of a New Product and Product Transfer

    • Product Release

    • Product Performance—Complaints

    • Quality Planning

    • Recalls

    • Returned Goods

    • Stability and Expiration Dating

    • Test Methods Validation and Control

    • Training

    • Trend Analysis and Annual Review

    • Validation—Process, Cleaning, Computer Systems

  5. Management Processes— Processes Related to the QS

    • Communication of Quality Policy and Quality Objectives

    • Review of the QS

    • Development and Implementation of the Quality Plan

    • Creation of the Quality Culture

    • Determination of Customer Needs and Customer Satisfaction

    • Allocation of Required Resources