What is the objective of a pharmaceutical risk management audit?
The goal is to identify, assess, and control risks throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with ICH Q9 and other GMP standards.
How is FMEA applied in pharma audits?
FMEA identifies failure points in processes, evaluates their impact, and prioritizes them for corrective action to prevent quality deviations.
What is included in HACCP-based pharmaceutical risk assessments?
HACCP audits focus on identifying critical control points, monitoring procedures, and corrective actions in production and packaging processes.
Why is ICH Q9 important in pharmaceutical audits?
ICH Q9 provides a structured approach to risk management, helping companies make science-based, risk-based decisions in compliance environments.
What are common outputs of a risk management audit?
Outputs include risk assessment matrices, mitigation plans, updated SOPs, and documentation of acceptance criteria and residual risk levels.
What is a pharmaceutical risk management audit?
A risk management audit identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks across the pharmaceutical product lifecycle, using tools like FMEA and HACCP, and aligning with ICH Q9, WHO TRS, Schedule M, and 21 CFR Part 211.
Why is ICH Q9 compliance important?
ICH Q9 provides a structured approach to quality risk management, ensuring proactive risk identification and mitigation, which is critical for regulatory compliance and patient safety.
What deliverables are provided in a risk management audit?
You’ll receive an ICH Q9 Risk Assessment Report, FMEA/HACCP Audit Summary, Risk Control Plan, and Process Risk Evaluation Matrix to address and prioritize risks.
How does Indivirtus ensure regulatory compliance?
We align our audits with ICH Q9, WHO TRS, Schedule M, and 21 CFR Part 211, ensuring your risk management processes are compliant and audit-ready for global markets.
When should I conduct a risk management audit?
Risk management audits are ideal during product development, process validation, facility expansions, or routine operations to proactively address risks and ensure compliance.