{"id":606,"date":"2025-04-23T07:55:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T07:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmacoguide.com\/?p=606"},"modified":"2025-04-23T07:55:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T07:55:11","slug":"sop-title-validation-of-analysts-in-quality-control-department","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmacoguide.com\/?p=606","title":{"rendered":"SOP Title: Validation of Analysts in Quality Control Department"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><u>SOP Title:<\/u><\/strong> <strong><u>Validation of Analysts in Quality Control Department\u00a0 <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To lay down the procedure for Validation of Analysts in Quality Control Department.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Scope:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This SOP is applicable for Validation of Analysts in Quality Control Department.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Responsibility:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Quality Control: To prepare and review the SOP. To follow the procedures laid down for Validation of Analysts in Quality Control Department as per this SOP.<\/li>\n<li>Quality Assurance Department: To review and approve the SOP and Annexures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Accountability:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Head Quality Control Department, Head Quality Assurance Department<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Procedure:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table width=\"694\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\"><strong>5.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"626\"><strong>Validation of Analysts:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.1<\/td>\n<td width=\"509\">New appointed analyst should go through all the relevant SOP training before starting actual job.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.2<\/td>\n<td width=\"509\">After completion of SOP training, Analyst should complete analyst Validation for Complex and Non-complex tests before performing routine testing.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.3<\/td>\n<td width=\"509\">Supervisor\/Group leader shall allocate approved or routine sample to the analyst for analyst validation based on type of test i.e. Complex test or Non-complex test.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.4<\/td>\n<td width=\"509\">In case of Complex test, approved \/already tested sample shall be given for analyst validation.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.5<\/td>\n<td width=\"509\">In case of Non-complex test, routine \/under test or approved sample shall be given for analyst validation.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.6<\/td>\n<td width=\"509\">For distinguishing of Complex and Non-complex test refer below table but not limited to;<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"694\"><strong>Complex Test:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">Assay by HPLC\/UV\/GC\/AAS<\/td>\n<td width=\"210\">Water Content<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">Dissolution by HPLC\/UV\/ AAS<\/td>\n<td width=\"210\">Water analysis- Microbiology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">Uniformity of Content \u00a0by HPLC\/UV\/AAS<\/td>\n<td width=\"210\">Environmental Monitoring<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">Related Substances \u00a0HPLC\/UV\/GC<\/td>\n<td width=\"210\">Serial culture dilution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"693\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"508\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"117\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"693\"><strong>Non-complex Test:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"669\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"225\">Description<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">Loss on Drying<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">*Calcium\/ Fluorides\/ Chlorides<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"225\">Solubility<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\"><strong>#<\/strong>Acetyl Value<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">*Phosphates\/ Potassium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"225\">\u25cf Clarity of Solutions<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\"><strong>#<\/strong>Acid Value\u00a0 &amp; Este<\/p>\n<p>Value<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">*Sulphates\/ Nitrates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"225\">\u25cf Colour of Solutions<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\"><strong>#<\/strong>Hydroxyl Value<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">*Oxidising substances<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"225\">Melting Point\/ Boiling Point<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\"><strong>#<\/strong>Peroxide Value<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">Uniformity of weight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"225\">pH<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\"><strong>#<\/strong>Saponification Value<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">Physical parameters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"225\">Freezing Point<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\"><strong>#<\/strong>Iodine Value<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">Hardness Test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"225\">Dis<\/p>\n<p>illation Range<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">Volumetric titrations<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">Friability Test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"225\">Optical Rotation<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">Bulk density\/Tapped density<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">Disintegration Test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"225\">Weight per ml \/ Relative density<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">Refractive Index<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">Bursting strength<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"225\">Conductivity<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">Sulphated Ash\/Loss on Ignition<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">Grammage of packing materials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"225\">Viscosity<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">Thin layer chromatography<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">Thickness of Packing Materials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"225\">Powder Fineness<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">Arsenic<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">Growth Promotion Test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"225\">\u25baResidue on evaporation<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">Heavy Metals<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">Identification of cultures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"225\">\u25baTotal dissolved solids<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">*Acidity\/Alkalinity<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">Test for pathogens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"225\">Total Organic Carbon<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">*Aluminium \/Ammonium<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"225\">Sulphur Dioxide<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">*Iron \/ Lead\/ Magnesium<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.7<\/td>\n<td width=\"508\"><strong>Note: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>If the analyst is qualified for any one of the test above marked then the analyst can be considered qualified for rest of the tests of same marked.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"693\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"508\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"117\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.8<\/td>\n<td width=\"508\">\u25ba If the analyst is qualified for any one of the test above marked then the analyst can be considered qualified for rest of the tests of same marked.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.9<\/td>\n<td width=\"508\"><strong>#\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>If the analyst is qualified for any one of the test above marked then the analyst can be considered qualified for rest of the tests of same marked.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.10<\/td>\n<td width=\"508\">*\u00a0\u00a0 If the analyst is qualified for Heavy Metal or Arsenic any one of the test then the analyst can be considered qualified for the tests above marked.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.11<\/td>\n<td width=\"508\">For complex test, analyst shall give the request for AWR pages to QA Department as per test before initiating the testing.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.12<\/td>\n<td width=\"508\">For issuance of AWR refer SOP \u201cControl of Documents, Preparation, Approval, Issuance and Maintenance.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.13<\/td>\n<td width=\"508\">After getting AWR from Quality Assurance, new analyst shall initiate the testing with online documentation under the observation of trained analyst.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.14<\/td>\n<td width=\"508\">For Non-complex test, analyst can report all the preparation and results directly on regular AWR sheet issued by Quality Assurance Department.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.15<\/td>\n<td width=\"508\">Analyst shall fill required details in \u201cAnalyst Validation and Evaluation Record\u201d concurrently as per Annexure.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.16<\/td>\n<td width=\"508\">If routine\/under test sample results found out of specification limit then initiate investigation as per OOS SOP.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.17<\/td>\n<td width=\"508\">Trainer shall monitor new analyst during testing and write observations in analyst validation and evaluation record.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.18<\/td>\n<td width=\"508\">Trainer\/Group leader has to write conclusion, whether analyst shall be qualified or not qualified based on results obtained and acceptance criteria.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.19<\/td>\n<td width=\"508\">If new analyst fails to meet acceptance criteria of analyst validation, then Trainer\/Supervisor shall investigate the cause of failure and recommend for analyst revalidation with re-training.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.20<\/td>\n<td width=\"508\">Analyst should follow Standard Test Procedure and specification during testing.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.22<\/td>\n<td width=\"508\">Acceptance criteria for standard replicate injections shall remain same as defined in standard test procedure.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.23<\/td>\n<td width=\"508\">If New analyst qualified for Assay By HPLC then analyst shall be considered qualified for Assay by UV\/AAS\/GC. Same criteria are applicable for rest of the tests.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"68\">5.1.24<\/td>\n<td width=\"508\">Analyst should fill the \u2018Analyst Validation Log Sheet\u2019 after completion of validation records and certification as per Annexure.<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>Definitions \/ Abbreviations<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Definitions :<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Abbreviations :<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"116\"><strong>Abbreviation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"323\"><strong>Expansion<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"116\">No.<\/td>\n<td width=\"323\">Number<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"116\">AWR<\/td>\n<td width=\"323\">Analytical Work Record<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"116\">HPLC<\/td>\n<td width=\"323\">High Performance Liquid Chromatography<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"116\">GC<\/td>\n<td width=\"323\">Gas Chromatography<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"116\">AAS<\/td>\n<td width=\"323\">Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"116\">OOS<\/td>\n<td width=\"323\">Out of Specification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"116\">UV<\/td>\n<td width=\"323\">Ultra Violet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>*Note &#8211; Ready to use SOP available in \u201cDOWNLOAD\u201d Section.<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SOP Title: Validation of Analysts in Quality Control Department\u00a0 Objective: To lay down the procedure for Validation of Analysts in Quality Control Department. &nbsp; Scope: This SOP is applicable for Validation of Analysts in Quality Control Department. &nbsp; Responsibility: Quality Control: To prepare and review the SOP. 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