Installation qualification in Pharma

- In instillation qualification verify that the correct equipment has been received and installed as per plan and protocol. Also that it is complete and undamaged (parts, services, controls, gauges and other component).

-Installation qualification is required to ensure that the equipment is installed correctly as per the predefined criteria.

-It provides the document evidence that the equipment is installed properly as per the requirement (GMP).

-In installation qualification it is verified that the all accessories and parts are installed as per the drawing or specification.

- IQ  shall shall include identification and verification of all system , elements ,parts services,control gauges and other components.Proper identification shall be provided to the accessories whenever required

-For installation qualification protocol is prepared and according the protocol activities have to be performed.

-The protocol shall be approved by the head of department and QA department before the execution.

-The results of the all activities shall be recorded in report.

-IQ should include the following:

           - Verification of Material of construction

           - Verification of the correct installation against pre-defined criteria of component, instrumentation.

           - Electrical connection, accessories as per requirement or not.  

           - Utilities connection

-The checkpoint of the verification depend on the  type of the equipment .It may vary equipment to equipment.

-Equipment need to be re-qualified when location of the equipment is changed