Definition:
-Qualification
of equipment
provide the document evidence that equipment
is properly installed and working as per the predefined criteria.
-Qualification
of the equipment is the part of the validation.
-Equipment
need to be appropriately designed,Installed, operated and it shall be performed
as per the pre defined criteria. That all activity will be covered in to the
qualification.
-Before
we start the manufacturing process by using the
equipment it need to be qualified.
-Following
the different stage of the qualification:
1.
URS (User requirement specification)
-If
equipment is new than only we need to perform the User requirement
specification, Design qualification. Now a days FAT (Factory acceptance Test)
and SAT (Site acceptance Test) also performed before the installation of the
installation of the equipment.
-If
you want to replace the equipment from one location to another no need to
perform the URS and design qualification.
Design qualification (DQ)
Documented
evidence that the premises, supporting
systems, utilities and equipment have been designed for their intended purposes
and in accordance with the requirements of good manufacturing practices.
Installation qualification (IQ)
To ensure that the equipment is installed correctly used
in a manufacturing process
Operational qualification (OQ)
To ensure that the system perform as per
the specified
operating ranges
Performance qualification (PQ)
Ensure that the equipment
or system operates consistently and gives reproducibility within defined
specifications and parameters.
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