Standard Operating Procedure for Record-Keeping of Raw Materials Held in Quarantine
Department | Quality Assurance / Warehouse / Quality Control |
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SOP No. | SOP/RM/094/2025 |
Supersedes | SOP/RM/094/2022 |
Page No. | Page 1 of 15 |
Issue Date | 01/02/2025 |
Effective Date | 05/02/2025 |
Review Date | 01/02/2026 |
1. Purpose
This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines the procedures for accurate and systematic record-keeping of raw materials held in quarantine. It ensures that all materials are properly documented to maintain traceability, compliance with regulatory requirements, and efficient inventory management.
2. Scope
This SOP applies to all raw materials received at the facility, including Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), excipients, solvents, and packaging materials, that are placed in quarantine pending quality testing and approval.
3. Responsibilities
- Warehouse Personnel: Accurately log raw material receipt, quarantine placement, and movement in designated records.
- Quality Control (QC): Record all testing activities related to quarantined materials and communicate results to QA.
- Quality Assurance (QA): Review and verify all records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards.
4. Accountability
The QA Manager is accountable for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of quarantine records, while the Warehouse Manager is responsible for maintaining up-to-date and complete documentation of all
5. Procedure
5.1 Documentation Requirements for Quarantined Raw Materials
- Initial Recording at Receipt:
- Upon receipt, raw materials must be logged in the Raw Material Receiving Log (Annexure-1).
- Include the following details:
- Material Name
- Batch/Lot Number
- Supplier Information
- Date of Receipt
- Quarantine Location
- Labeling of Quarantined Materials:
- Ensure that all materials are clearly labeled with quarantine status, batch number, and receipt date.
- Labels must be updated with testing status once results are available.
5.2 Record-Keeping During Testing and Inspection
- Sampling and Testing Records:
- QC must document all sampling and testing activities in the Quarantine Sampling Log (Annexure-2).
- Details to be recorded include:
- Sampling Date
- Test Performed
- Testing Personnel
- Results (Pass/Fail)
- Non-Conformance Documentation:
- Any deviations or non-conformances identified during testing must be recorded in the Non-Conformance Log (Annexure-3).
5.3 Documentation of Material Release or Rejection
- Material Release Records:
- Once materials pass testing, QA must complete the Material Release Authorization Form (Annexure-4).
- Update the Quarantine Release Log with the release date and approval signature (Annexure-5).
- Material Rejection Records:
- For materials that fail testing, complete the Material Rejection Form (Annexure-6).
- Document the rejection decision and subsequent movement to the rejection area in the Quarantine Rejection Log (Annexure-7).
5.4 Digital and Manual Record-Keeping Systems
- Electronic Records:
- Where electronic systems are used, ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for electronic records and signatures.
- All electronic records must be backed up regularly and access must be restricted to authorized personnel only.
- Manual Records:
- Manual records must be maintained in bound logbooks with sequentially numbered pages.
- Corrections to manual records should be made by drawing a single line through the error, writing the correction next to it, and initialing with the date.
5.5 Review and Archiving of Quarantine Records
- QA Review:
- QA must periodically review all quarantine records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with SOPs.
- Document findings and corrective actions (if any) in the Record Review Log (Annexure-8).
- Record Retention and Archiving:
- All quarantine records must be retained for a minimum of five years or as per regulatory requirements.
- Archive records securely in the designated record room or electronic document management system (EDMS) and document archiving in the Record Archiving Log (Annexure-9).
5.6 Training and Compliance Monitoring
- Personnel Training:
- All warehouse, QC, and QA personnel involved in record-keeping must be trained in documentation procedures and regulatory compliance.
- Document training sessions in the Training Log (Annexure-10).
- Compliance Audits:
- QA conducts periodic audits of the record-keeping process to ensure ongoing compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
- Document audit findings in the Compliance Audit Log (Annexure-11).
6. Abbreviations
- SOP: Standard Operating Procedure
- GMP: Good Manufacturing Practice
- QA: Quality Assurance
- QC: Quality Control
- EDMS: Electronic Document Management System
- APIs: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
7. Documents
- Raw Material Receiving Log (Annexure-1)
- Quarantine Sampling Log (Annexure-2)
- Non-Conformance Log (Annexure-3)
- Material Release Authorization Form (Annexure-4)
- Quarantine Release Log (Annexure-5)
- Material Rejection Form (Annexure-6)
- Quarantine Rejection Log (Annexure-7)
- Record Review Log (Annexure-8)
- Record Archiving Log (Annexure-9)
- Training Log (Annexure-10)
- Compliance Audit Log (Annexure-11)
8. References
- 21 CFR Part 211 – Current Good Manufacturing Practice for Finished Pharmaceuticals
- 21 CFR Part 11 – Electronic Records; Electronic Signatures
- ICH Q7 – Good Manufacturing Practice for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
9. SOP Version
Version: 2.0
10. Approval Section
Prepared By | Checked By | Approved By | |
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11. Annexures
Annexure-1: Raw Material Receiving Log
Date | Material Name | Batch Number | Supplier | Quarantine Location | Received By |
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01/02/2025 | API-X | API-X-2025-001 | Supplier A | Quarantine Area 1 | Ravi Kumar |
Annexure-2: Quarantine Sampling Log
Date | Material Name | Batch Number | Sampled By | Test Conducted | Result |
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02/02/2025 | API-X | API-X-2025-001 | Sunita Sharma | Purity Test | Pass |
Annexure-3: Non-Conformance Log
Date | Material Name | Batch Number | Description of Non-Conformance | Corrective Action |
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03/02/2025 | API-Y | API-Y-2025-002 | Failed Moisture Test | Re-tested after drying |
Annexure-4: Material Release Authorization Form
Date | Material Name | Batch Number | Released By | Signature |
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04/02/2025 | API-X | API-X-2025-001 | Anjali Mehta |
Annexure-5: Quarantine Release Log
Date | Material Name | Batch Number | Released To | Released By |
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04/02/2025 | API-X | API-X-2025-001 | Production | Anjali Mehta |
Annexure-6: Material Rejection Form
Date | Material Name | Batch Number | Rejected By | Reason for Rejection |
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05/02/2025 | API-Y | API-Y-2025-002 | Anjali Mehta | Failed Moisture Test |
Annexure-7: Quarantine Rejection Log
Date | Material Name | Batch Number | Rejection Status | Handled By |
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05/02/2025 | API-Y | API-Y-2025-002 | Moved to Rejection Area | Ravi Kumar |
Annexure-8: Record Review Log
Date | Reviewed By | Findings | Corrective Actions |
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06/02/2025 | Anjali Mehta | Minor Data Entry Error | Corrected Entry |
Annexure-9: Record Archiving Log
Date | Document Type | Archived By | Location |
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07/02/2025 | Quarantine Logs | Ravi Kumar | Record Room A |
Annexure-10: Training Log
Date | Training Topic | Trainer | Attendee Name | Signature |
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08/02/2025 | Quarantine Record-Keeping Procedures | QA Manager | Sunita Sharma |
Annexure-11: Compliance Audit Log
Date | Audit Type | Findings | Corrective Actions | Audited By |
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09/02/2025 | Record-Keeping Compliance Audit | No Major Issues Found | N/A | Anjali Mehta |
Revision History:
Revision Date | Revision No. | Revision Details | Reason for Revision | Approved By |
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01/01/2024 | 1.0 | Initial Version | New SOP | QA Head |
01/02/2025 | 2.0 | Updated Record-Keeping Procedures and Documentation Formats | Regulatory Compliance | QA Head |