In its 2011 Guidance for Industry on Principles and Practice of Process Validation (1), FDA radically changed its interpretation of process validation. Validation now means “the collection and ...

The author discusses the collection and evaluation of data part of FDA’s definition of process validation. Process validation is more than just running three consecutive batches under manufacturing ...

Process validation is crucial for ensuring the quality of final products and the safety of these processes for manufacturing personnel and consumers in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and ...

Laser micromachining is a versatile process that can be used for an array of medtech applications. Yet when using it, it is crucial to select the appropriate method of process qualification or ...

In biopharmaceutical manufacturing, consistency is vital but hard to achieve. Turning raw materials into safe, high-quality medicines requires stable processes. However, the living cellular expression ...

FDA’s 21 CFR Part 820 — Quality System Regulation (QSR) has not been updated since it was first released in 1996 . . . until now. Are you ready? Part of a panel at the conference discussing the ...

Today's injection mold manufacturers are much more than 'just moldmakers.' As OEMs - particularly those in the medical and automotive industries - become more and more dependent upon their supply ...

In the medical device world, laser welding encompasses a wide range of applications and part sizes. However, when laser-welding process cannot be fully verified, FDA requires that manufacturers ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The validation process is a very important step in the investigation of franchise concepts. As a prospective franchisee who is interested ...

A new audit-like process designed to test the validity of nursing homes’ quality data is being pushed back until early 2026.