Biotechnology
The New Hazardous Waste General Standards
The hazardous waste rules including the generator standards have been in existence since 1980. In 2016, EPA recently revised the standards with the intent of simplifying the generator rules. This training will summarize new requirements, address which states the requirements are currently effective, and review the other requirements for hazardous waste generators.BackgroundHazardous Waste IdentificationChar..
Trial Master File – Clinical Data Systems
Companies engaged in the conduct of human clinical trials must adhere to specific government regulatory requirements. Certain documents, content, and images related to a clinical trial must be stored and maintained, and depending on the regulatory jurisdiction, this body of information may be stored in a trial master file (TMF). This seminar will help you understand in detail the new requirements for trial ..
Understanding Human Error in Manufacturing: Methodology for Investigations
Human error is known to be the primary cause of quality and production losses in many industries. Although it is unlikely that human error will ever be eliminated, many human performance problems can be prevented. Human errors start at the design stage. From procedures, training, and workplace environment many variables that affect human behavior CAN be controlled reducing the likelihood of these occurrence..
Understanding Initial IND Submission - The First 30 Days
This webinar will shed light on the entire process that takes place from the time the sponsor submits the initial IND to the FDA for an initial 30-days. Alongside this presentation would detail the various grounds on which the FDA may consider placing a clinical hold. What’s more; the options/ ways to respond to the clinical hold are also discussed to help the sponsor effectively work toward the resolution ..
Understanding the Drug Supply Chain Security Act: Latest Regulatory Developments and Best Practices
The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) outlines requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturers, repackagers, wholesale distributors, dispensers, and third-party logistics providers. Some requirements began in November 2014 and several key requirements began at various stages in 2015. The requirements, development of standards, and the system for product tracing will continue to be phased in until 2023. H..
USDA New Proposed Rule on BioEngineered (GMO) Food Disclosure
The USDA announced the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard on December 20, 2018. The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law, passed by Congress in July of 2016, directed USDA to establish this national mandatory standard for disclosing foods that are or may be bioengineered. The standard will provide a uniform way for food manufacturers to disclose whether food or its ingredients were bioeng..
Verification, Validation, Master Planning for U.S FDA and ISO 13485 Compliance
How can companies address the U.S. FDA’s tougher stance and product, process and QMS V&V? One major failing is the lack of sufficient or targeted risk-based V&V Master Planning. Why do companies need a Validation Master Plan? What is it? How is it structured? Supporting systems/documents? How should each individual V&V plan be structured? Clarification of validation terms. Device, product, proce..
Writing and Enforcing Effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
This course addresses how to write effective SOPs, and work instructions in support of your company's activities.Learning ObjectivesFood and Drug Administration (FDA), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements for documentationEffective written SOPs and work instructionsMandates for documentation set forth by the regulators, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Int..
Writing and Revising SOPs for Increased Operational Efficiency
This webinar will highlight important fundamental knowledge for writing effectively in the context of clear, concise, effective SOPs. This webinar will also help focus on an efficiency mindset that can lead to operational gains without sacrificing quality. This webinar will discuss how to more effectively write and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs) with a focus on increasing operational efficienci..
Writing Effective Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions
Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions – the documentation required by regulation – are essential to the effective and compliant running of any regulated business. Unfortunately, many individuals in those businesses miss the valuable opportunities that properly developed Standard Operating Procedures/Work Instructions can provide. Regulated documentation can serve a variety of purposes other th..
Writing World Class Compliance Documentation
Standard operating procedures and work instructions can be an effective tool in the control and standardization of operations, the conduct of training, the meeting of all regulatory requirements, and as user support tools to guide individual performance and to manage the execution of that performance. The key is in knowing how to apply the proper techniques to their creation.Standard Operating Procedures an..
You Must Comply With the USDA Final Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Label Rule
The need for GMO labeling has been a hot topic for over 15 years. Scientific inquiry regarding the safety of GMO products has generated more questions that have been answered and has added fuel to the controversy.After extensive review and industry input, the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law) PL114-216) was signed into law on July 2016. The rules impact many types of food including beer, dairy pro..