When it comes to investigating OOS results, a clear line should be drawn between the responsibilities of a contract testing laboratory (CTL) and that of the manufacturer/sponsor. Before we come to the testing part, here are some questions (not all inclusive) to be asked by your firm before selecting a CTL for outsourced testing: (1) […]
Data integrity is not only fundamental to a company’s license to operate and to drive new stakeholder value. It’s simply smart business. Does your company have a sustainable, cost-effective global data governance program? Get the answers you need. Watch the following video and talk to Lachman Consultants. The primary purpose of this message is solely […]
A strong organizational culture is essential for maintaining the quality and integrity of your company’s data. Does your company have a data-integrity-centric culture? Get the answers you need. Watch the following video and talk to Lachman Consultants. The primary purpose of this message is solely to educate and inform. Lachman Consultants Services, Inc. assumes no […]
Episode #4 of our six-part Data Integrity video series focuses on Systems and Processes, two more essential elements for minimizing and eliminating data integrity issues. The video explains the four key points of Systems and Processes necessary for establishing a world-class data integrity program and the two primary controls that well-established Systems and Processes provide. […]
Our latest video in the Lachman Consultants Data Integrity Series, “People and Organization – The First Essential Elements of a World-Class Data Integrity Program” reveals how good people and organization practices can have a most pronounced impact on reducing your overall data integrity risk. How well is your company incorporating people and organization into its […]
Within the draft ICH Q14 “Analytical Procedure Development” guidance document (here), Section 6 refers to the Analytical Procedure Control Strategy. This should be developed prior to and confirmed via Analytical Method Validation. A key component of the Analytical Procedure Control Strategy is System Suitability (SST), but the guidance document also makes reference to sample suitability: […]
Traditionally, data integrity programs have focused on electronic systems, but to keep pace with the industry, your company must evolve. Achieving digital maturity requires companies to develop a multi-dimensional program of governance for their data. Learn what a well-conceived program that achieves lasting data integrity consists of. “The primary purpose of this message is solely […]
FDA warning letters have doubled since 2015 and more than 50% of observations involve data integrity. Fines up to $1 million per incident are possible. Get prepared and avoid the fines. “The primary purpose of this message is solely to educate and inform. Lachman Consultants Services, Inc. assumes no liability for the accuracy and completeness […]
The Coronavirus pandemic has forced organizations worldwide to adjust current business goals and objectives drastically. One priority that hasn’t changed for companies regulated by the FDA is inspection preparedness and compliance. Although this process typically requires working on-site with qualified third-party experts, auditing for FDA inspection preparedness can now occur over a remote connection as […]
In any analytical laboratory that performs cGMP testing, data review is required. However, to an analytical chemist that prefers benchwork, reviewing the data of a fellow analyst is often deemed an undesirable chore. The data reviewer rarely gets a “Thank you” for pointing out irregularities in documentation. The role of the data reviewer is to […]
