Validation Master Plan (VMP)
A Validation Master Plan (VMP) in pharma is a high-level strategic document outlining the entire facility’s approach to validation, serving as a roadmap to ensure all equipment, systems, facilities, and processes consistently meet regulatory standards (FDA, EMA) and produce quality products. It defines validation scope, schedules, responsibilities, and documentation, integrating activities like IQ/OQ/PQ, process validation, and cleaning validation into a unified, risk-based framework for GMP compliance and audit readiness.
