A Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR) is a critical document in pharmaceutical manufacturing that provides a detailed record of the manufacturing process for a specific batch of a drug product. The release of a BMR is an important step in quality assurance to ensure that the batch has been manufactured in compliance with all applicable regulations and quality standards. Here&39;s a checklist for quality assurance when releasing a BMR:
1. Document Verification:
2. Review of Master Manufacturing Records (MMR):
3. Compliance with cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices):
4. Raw Material Verification:
5. In-Process Controls:
6. Batch Records:
7. Equipment Calibration and Maintenance:
8. Packaging and Labeling:
9. Process Validation:
10. Deviations and Investigations:
11. Change Control:
12. Environmental Monitoring:
13. Batch Release Decision:
14. Record Retention:
15. Compliance with Regulatory Requirements:
16. QA/QC Sign-off:
17. Distribution and Documentation:
Remember that the specifics of the checklist may vary depending on the organization, product, and regulatory environment. It&39;s crucial to adhere to your company&39;s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory guidelines when releasing a BMR to ensure product quality and patient safety. Additionally, involving cross-functional teams, including QA, QC, and regulatory affairs, is essential in the release process.
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Is the approval granted for all the materials used in production?
- Have the raw materials for Blending/Sieving/Milling been accurately weighed and documented?
- Have the materials been dispensed according to the standard quantity?
- Is the calculation of active ingredient quantity for the batch accurate?
- Was line clearance conducted before dispensing and verified by IPQA?
- Is the temperature in the dispensing room within acceptable limits?
- Have the correct sieves been employed for sieving materials as per the batch record?
- Are the blending duration and quantities documented in accordance with the batch record?
- Have all necessary signatures and dates been correctly filled in all columns?
- Does the compression/filling process commence only after QC approval of the blend?
- Has the blend report been approved and attached to the Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR)?
- Was line clearance completed prior to compression/filling, and was it properly cross-checked by IPQA?
- Have compression/filling parameters been configured within the limits specified in the BMR?
- Have in-process checks been conducted at the prescribed frequency, correctly recorded, and cross-checked by IPQA?
- Do the in-process parameters fall within acceptable limits?
- Is the temperature and humidity in the compression/filling area compliant with specified limits?
- Is the QC report after compression/filling attached to the BMR?
- Has coating commenced only after QC approval of the compression?
- Do machine setting parameters for coating conform to the limits outlined in the BMR?
- Have visual inspection parameters been accurately documented?
- Are all required signatures correctly filled in their designated columns?
- Is the yield at all stages within the limits outlined in the BMR?
- Has the QC report following the coating process been approved and attached to the BMR?
- In the event of any discrepancies in the aforementioned points, ensure that the Batch Production Record Review/ Batch Production and Analysis Record (BPRR/BPAR) deviations/deficiencies form is completed and verify the corrections made.