Global Regulatory Monitor Regulatory News, Week 1 · 2026/8
Period 2026-07-27 ~ 2026-08-03Published 2026-08-03Collected 149 · 58 cardsEvidence A 20 · B 38 · C 0
16 cards in this issue cover Korean regulator documents. Company and institution names, and quoted source text, are shown in Korean exactly as they appear on the official record.
This week's key points
MFDS cancels the GMP certificate for solid oral dosage forms after certificates of analysis for 10 raw materials were falsified
FDA issues seven Form 483 observations at the Wizcure Pharmaa sterile site, including no personnel, surface or active air monitoring at all
A doxorubicin hydrochloride injection is recalled voluntarily over concern about a packaging defect found in distribution
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[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Cascade Specialty Pharmacy LLC — No identity or assay testing before release
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA issued observations at the non-sterile compounding site Cascade Specialty Pharmacy LLC, including release of product without identity and assay testing of the finished preparation.
Published
2026-07-31
Document no.
fda483-193964
Site / company
Cascade Specialty Pharmacy LLC · FEI 3015133983
Site · type
Producer of Non Sterile Drug Products · 483
Inspection date
07/17/2026
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: a trilostane 58 mg capsule (Lot 660349) and a gabapentin 100 mg/mL suspension (Lot 657408) were released on theoretical potency from the amount charged, with no identity or assay testing before release
Observation: trilostane, methimazole and itraconazole materials were accepted on the supplier certificate of analysis alone, with no identity test on each component
Observation: no documented stability testing programme to support the beyond-use date
Insight · Editorial insight
FDA is requiring a release decision based on measured testing of the finished product rather than a theoretical potency calculation, at compounding sites too. Firms running small-batch or made-to-order lines should recheck their release test panel and what has to be in place before a supplier certificate can stand in for their own testing.
Check points
Whether identity and assay testing of the finished product is performed before release
The documented basis for accepting a supplier certificate in place of component identity testing
Stability data supporting the beyond-use date
Observation detail · 5 observations · From the source
Inspectors: Lillian S Wu · Youkeun Kim
Observation 1
The responsibilities and procedures applicable to the quality control unit are not fully followed.
Specifically, Your firm's written procedure designates the pharmacist as responsible for ensuring the accuracy of compounding records and performing quality checks requiring pharmacist verification. However, your firm's compounding record does not specify container and closure to use to ensure they are adequate for its intended pharmaceutical usage. For example: your firm manufactured Gabapentin 100 mg/mL Suspension Stock Solution Lot 656519 that may be used in the production of patient-specific drugs. This stock solution can be stored for up to <Redacted B4> per the compounding record. The compounding record for Gabapentin 100 mg/mL Suspension Stock Solution Lot 6S6519, used in the production of patient dosage Lot 657408, does not describe the container and closure system in sufficient detail. The record states only "Bottle with Insert and Dosing Syringe." without specifying the material or type of container. This level of detail is inadequate to ensure that the selected container and closure system is appropriate for long-term storage of up to <Redacted B4> and does not provide sufficient assurance against degradation due to leaching, permeability, or inadequate sealing over the
Observation 2
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Observation 3
Written procedures are not established for the cleaning and maintenance of equipment, including utensils, used in the manufacture, processing, packing or holding of a drug product.
Testing and release of drug product for distribution do not include appropriate laboratory determination of satisfactory conformance to the identity and strength of each active ingredient prior to release.
Specifically, Your firm performs routine potency testing only on in-process materials for Levothyroxine Sodium and Liothyronine Sodium. Your firm does not perform routine finished product testing on manufactured drug products. For example: A. Trilostane Capsule 58 mg Lot 660349 (RX# <Redacted B4>) Your firm did not perform identity or strength testing on this finished drug product prior to release. Conformance to the labeled potency of 58 mg was not analytically verified; release was based solely on theoretical potency calculated from the quantities of components used during production. B. Gabapentin 100 mg/mL Suspension Lot 657408 (RX# <Redacted B4>) Your firm did not perform identity or strength testing on this finished drug product prior to release. Conformance to the labeled concentration of 100 mg/mL was not analytically verified; release was based solely on theoretical potency calculated from the quantities of stock solution used during production. The stock solution used, Gabapentin 100 mg/ml Suspension Stock Solution Lot 656519, itself was not tested for its potency after the production. EMPl.0-.a!(SI SIGHA T\JRE DATliilSSUED
Observation 6
There is no written testing program designed to assess the stability characteristics of drug products.
Specifically, Your firm does not have written stability testing program to determine the beyond use date for each drug product. Your firm assigns beyond use date based on the <Redacted B4>, which is based on either stability testing performed by other entity for in-process stock, or based on the dosage form and the storage condition. *DATES OF INSPECTION 7/06/2026 (Mon), 7/07/2026 (Tue), 7/08/2026 (Wed), 7/09/2026 (Thu), 7/10/2026 (Fri), 7/13/2026 (Mon), 7/14/2026 (Tue), 7/15/2026 (Wed), 7/16/2026 (Thu), 7/17/2026 (Fri) ,_... ..
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Delta Kozmetik Sanayi Ve Ticaret-Selim Yesil — Storage condition not marked on samples
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA cited the OTC site Delta Kozmetik Sanayi Ve Ticaret-Selim Yesil for not following its written stability testing programme.
Published
2026-07-28
Document no.
fda483-193885
Site / company
Delta Kozmetik Sanayi Ve Ticaret-Selim Yesil · FEI 3010166780
Site · type
OTC Drug Manufacturer · 483
Inspection date
03/05/2026
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: samples in the long-term room at 25 degrees Celsius and 60 percent relative humidity carry no storage condition on the label, so they could not be told apart if swapped with the accelerated chamber at 40 degrees and 75 percent
Scope: a long-term study of 36 months and an accelerated study of six months started in March 2023 under stability protocol KK-P-03-F29.04
Observation: no explanation was given for how a single sample for the 36-month timepoint is tested by both the firm's own quality control and an external contract laboratory
Insight · Editorial insight
Stability testing is inspected not only for its data but for how samples are identified and stored. Sites should review their labelling rules for samples by chamber and the basis on which the number of samples per timepoint is calculated.
Check points
Rules for marking storage condition and timepoint on stability sample labels
The basis for calculating how many samples each timepoint requires
Records of sample allocation where testing is split between the site and a contract laboratory
Observation detail · 1 observation · From the source
Inspectors: Saleem A Akhtar
Observation 1
The written stability testing program is not followed.
Specifically, stability samples intended for long-term stability studies are not identified accordingly. For example: During the inspection of stability sample room intended to store stability samples under long-term storage conditions i.e., 25°C/60%RH, numerous stability samples of o@ OXe) were observed. The site initiated long-term (25°C/60%RH; for 36 months) and accelerated (40°C/75%RH; for 6 months) stability studies for this batch in March 2023 as per Stability Protocol KK-P-03-F29.04. It was observed the stability conditions were not identified on many sample labels. For example, if such sample is swapped from long-term stability chamber to the stability chamber intended for accelerated samples; it could not be detected. It was observed the firm had only one sample in the stability chamber marked for 36-month testing. The stability samples are tested by in-house QC Lab as well as by the third-party contract testing lab. The firm management failed to provide reasonable explanation how one sample can be tested by both laboratories that involves microbial evaluation as well.
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Strides Pharma Science Limited — Audit trails deleted after one year
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA issued observations at the finished product site Strides Pharma Science Limited, including audit trail data retained for less than the required period and residue on cleaned equipment.
Published
2026-07-28
Document no.
fda483-193887
Site / company
Strides Pharma Science Limited · FEI 3004554612
Site · type
Human Drug Manufacturer · 483
Inspection date
05/20/2026
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: electronic audit trail data from manufacturing equipment is permanently deleted after one year, so the manufacturing history of US products still within shelf life cannot be reconstructed, covering many batches made on that equipment since 2024
Observation: the identification system used for microbiological confirmatory testing is not validated or verified for the full range of organisms covered by microbial limit testing
Observation: residue was found on equipment marked as cleaned after a product changeover, and obsolete and unauthorised recipes remained selectable on the human machine interface
Insight · Editorial insight
FDA is tying audit trails directly to the record retention requirement and expecting them to be held for the life of the product. Sites should check that local equipment audit trail retention is not shorter than product shelf life and that obsolete recipes are blocked from selection at the interface.
Check points
Compare equipment audit trail retention against product shelf life
Whether obsolete and unauthorised recipes are blocked from selection
Verification scope of the microbial identification system by organism
Observation detail · 5 observations · From the source
Observation 1
Laboratory controls shall include the establishment of scientifically sound and appropriate specifications, standards, sampling plans, and test procedures designed to assure that components, drug product containers, closures, in-process materials, labeling, and drug products conform to appropriate standards ofidentity, strength, quality, and purity.
Specifically, A. Your microbiological identification method used for confirmatory identification of 44 ww and other specified microorganisms in finished drug products, raw materials, and we has not been validated or verified for its intended use. Your firm uses the @ microbial identification system qm System) for confirmatory identification of microorganisms; however, you have not qualified the y4, System to identify all organisms routinely tested as part of your firm's microbial limit testing (MLT) including: A.1l. Your firm's wm testing procedure requires ww testing for &@ and subsequent confirmatory identification on positive samples using the» System. During the inspection, all 4) 4
Observation 2
All records of production associated with a batch of drug product were not maintained at least one (1) year after the expiration date.
Specifically, Your firm failed to retain electronic audit trail data generated by manufacturing equipment for the required period, failed to establish procedures for the review of audit trail data, and failed to ensure that audit trail review results in investigation of manufacturing anomalies. A. Electronic audit trail data for all,«5 and SOME 4 «) equipment is permanently deleted after one year. Drug products manufactured on these machines carry a typical shelf life of » | »@ As aresult, audit trail data is being destroyed while product manufactured on these machines remains on the U.S. market within its expiration date. There is no assurance that the complete manufacturing history for distributed drug product lots can be reconstructed or verified. Approximately @« batches of drug products have been manufactured using these pieces of equipment since 2024, with audit trail data permanently deleted while products remain within expiry on the U.S. market. Examples include but are not limited to: Finished | Product name Mfg. Mfg. Exp Date Shelf Final Dest. goods Batch no | Date Life in Code — (OFC)
Observation 3
Equipment and utensils are not cleaned and maintained at appropriate intervals to prevent contamination that would alter the safety, identity, strength, quality or purity of the drug product.
Your firm failed to exercise controls over computerized manufacturing equipment to ensure that only authorized personnel can create and modify recipes, that obsolete or unauthorized recipes cannot be selected for commercial manufacturing, and that accurate data input is maintained across your facility's computerized systems.
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Reliance Life Sciences Private Limited — Monitoring samples recorded but not taken
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA cited Reliance Life Sciences Private Limited for recording environmental monitoring samples as collected when they had not been.
Published
2026-07-28
Document no.
fda483-193888
Site / company
Reliance Life Sciences Private Limited · FEI 3009510975
Site · type
Drug Manufacturer · 483
Inspection date
02/27/2026
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: an ISO 5 active air sample dated 16 February 2026 was recorded in the logbook (LB/QCP6/26/005-01) as collected and incubating, but no sample was in the incubator on 19 February 2026 and the quality control analyst confirmed it had not been taken
Observation: during a mock aseptic fill an operator blocked unidirectional airflow over the stopper bowl and vials, and reused sterile forceps that had touched the floor
Observation: for many of the roughly 50 service work orders raised on critical manufacturing equipment since March 2024, no deviation was opened
Insight · Editorial insight
In aseptic manufacture the authenticity of the environmental monitoring record has itself become the focus of inspection. Sterile lines should review the procedure that reconciles collection records against the samples actually incubating, and whether equipment service history triggers deviations.
Check points
Procedure reconciling environmental monitoring logbook entries against samples physically incubating
Training and monitoring to prevent unidirectional airflow being blocked during aseptic work
Criteria for opening a deviation from an equipment service work order
Observation detail · 3 observations · From the source
Inspectors: Eileen A. Liu · Ashar P. Parikh
Observation 1
Laboratory records do not include complete data derived from all tests, examinations, and assay necessary te assure compliance with established specifications and standards.
Procedures designed to prevent microbiological contamination of drug products purporting to be sterile do not include adequate validation of the sterilization process.
Specifically, A. While observing a mock aseptic fill on February 24, 2026, the following deficiencies were noted: 1. Operators were observed obstructing unidirectional HEPA-filtered air flow over the stopper bowl and aie vials while refilling the stopper bowl 2, Operators observed obstructing unidirectional HEPA-filtered air flow by passing forceps over the4) wa 2nd removing fallen vials from the 4,4, 3. Operators observed obstructing unidirectional HEPA-filtered air flow while moving,, vials from the 4,4, loading area to the 4,i» loading area through the4, (by (4) 4. Sterile forceps inside the holder had falien over onto the bottom surface ofthe ,. The sterile forceps tips touched the surface and were placed back upright and used for subsequent interventions. — EVPLOYEE(S)
Observation 3
Written records of investigations into unexplained discrepancies do not always include the conclusions and follow-up.
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Veganic SKN Limited — Lots released without quality approval
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA issued observations at the finished product site Veganic SKN Limited, including release of lots without quality unit approval.
Published
2026-07-28
Document no.
fda483-193892
Site / company
Veganic SKN Limited · FEI 3024609429
Site · type
Finished Pharmaceutical Manufacturer · 483
Inspection date
07/21/2025
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: no written procedure defines the responsibilities and authority of the quality control unit, and production personnel were performing the quality assurance role
Observation: a lot was released while an out-of-specification investigation (OOS No. 276B, opened 28 August 2024 and closed 11 July 2025) was still open, and other lots were shipped to the US market before contract laboratory results were received
Observation: expiry dates are set from the packaging date rather than the compounding date, so the bulk holding period is not reflected in the shelf life
Insight · Editorial insight
FDA is looking at the independence of the quality unit and the timing of the release decision together, and shipping before test results arrive is a serious finding on its own. Sites should confirm that receipt of contract test results and closure of any out-of-specification investigation are mandatory conditions in the release checklist.
Check points
The check confirming contract test results are received before release
The control blocking release of a lot with an open out-of-specification investigation
The basis for the start point of the expiry date, compounding date or packaging date
Observation detail · 6 observations · From the source
Inspectors: Nibin Varghese
Observation 1
The responsibilities and procedures applicable to the quality control unit are not in writing.
Specifically, Your firm has not established written procedures defining the quality control unit's responsibilities and authority. Standard operating procedures describing the quality control unit's role and scope of authority were not available during the inspection. As a result, personnel were unclear about their specific duties and decision-making responsibilities within the quality control function.
Observation 2
The quality control unit lacks the responsibility and authority to approve, reject all drug products.
Specifically, a) Manufacturing operations are currently proceeding without qualified Quality Assurance (QA) oversight present during critical process steps. This deficiency includes a lack of real-time review and approval of critical process parameters and deviations by qualified QA personnel. Additionally, there is insufficient QA involvement in batch record review during active
Observation 3
Laboratory controls shall include the establishment of scientifically sound and appropriate specifications, standards, sampling plans, and test procedures designed to assure that components, drug product containers, drug product closures, in-process materials, labeling, and drug products conform to appropriate standards of identity, strength, quality, and purity.
Specifically, From 06/02/2024 to 05/05/2025, your firm released @@ lots of m@ products to the US market without conducting required microbiological testing, including testing for m™@ 0) All your @@ products contain »@ an inactive ingredient in the formulations, which significantly increases the microbiological risk profile and necessitates comprehensive microbiological testing to ensure product safety.
Observation 4
Specific identification tests are not conducted on components that have been accepted based on the supplier's report of analysis.
Specifically, From 06/02/2024 to 05/05/2025 your firm released@@ _ lots ofm@ products to the US market. These lots were manufactured usinge@ as an inactive ingredient. At the time of manufacturing, you accepted thew based on the supplier's Certificate of Analysis (COA) and failed to conduct specific identity analysis for each lot, which should include a limit test for m@ and incorporates testing of samples from all containers of all lots. For example wm@ Lot # w@
Observation 5
Drug products do not bear an expiration date determined by appropriate stability data to assure they meet applicable standards of identity, strength, quality and purity at the time of use.
Appropriate written procedures, designed to prevent objectionable microorganisms in drug products not required to be sterile, shall be established and followed.
Specifically, From 06/02/2024 to 05/05/2025 your firm released m@ lots ofm@ products to the US market without conducting adequate hold time study. Following are examples of lots released without adequate hold time studies
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Cardinal Health 414, LLC — Damaged shielding glass on a hot cell
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA cited a contamination risk from the condition of hot cell equipment at the PET drug manufacturing facility Cardinal Health 414, LLC.
Published
2026-07-28
Document no.
fda483-193900
Site / company
Cardinal Health 414, LLC · FEI 3004750502
Site · type
Pet Drug Manufacturer · 483
Inspection date
03/18/2026
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: the lead shielding glass in the hot cell door is broken at two corners, upper and lower, with pieces of glass missing, and no risk assessment was carried out on the effect of the loss on product quality
Observation: paint peeling and rust were found on the hinges and surfaces of the main and side hot cell doors
Fact: injectable products have been manufactured and released to market on that equipment over the last 12 months
Insight · Editorial insight
Physical damage to isolating equipment in which aseptic operations take place is treated as a contamination risk in its own right. Facilities running radiopharmaceutical or aseptic isolation equipment should confirm that risk assessment and a decision to stop using the equipment actually follow the discovery of damage.
Check points
Procedure for risk assessment and a stop-use decision when isolation equipment is found damaged
Inspection frequency for hot cell surface coating and corrosion
Records of impact assessment on batches already made when equipment condition is found abnormal
Observation detail · 1 observation · From the source
Observation 1
Your facilities are not adequate to ensure the prevention of contamination of equipment or product by substances, personnel, or environmental conditions that could reasonably be expected to have an adverse effect on product quality.
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]PETNET Solutions, Inc. — Endotoxin test procedure lacks detail
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA cited the PET drug facility PETNET Solutions, Inc. for an endotoxin test procedure lacking detail and for aseptic work not carried out per procedure.
Published
2026-07-28
Document no.
fda483-193901
Site / company
PETNET Solutions, Inc. · FEI 3009856092
Site · type
Pet Drug Manufacturer · 483
Inspection date
03/06/2026
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: the endotoxin test procedure (SOP D008421) does not define the hold time between sample preparation and loading the test cartridge, nor the mixing method, so handling varied between operators
Observation: no quarantine period is set for the final product vial subassembly
Observation: after work in the ISO 5 laminar flow hood, an operator collected the glove surface environmental monitoring sample by a method different from the procedure (D00011940)
Insight · Editorial insight
Even for a short half-life product, the time and handling variables in a test procedure have to be fixed in writing. Firms handling radiopharmaceuticals or short-dated products should confirm that the allowable time from sample preparation to the start of testing is stated in the procedure.
Check points
The stated allowable time from endotoxin sample preparation to the start of testing
Criteria for quarantine and release of final container subassemblies
Whether the method for glove monitoring in the aseptic area matches the procedure
Observation detail · 2 observations · From the source
Inspectors: Jolanna A Norton
Observation 1
Your firm lacks adequate production and process controls to ensure the consistent production of a PET drug that meets the applicable standards of identity, strength, quality and purity.
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Brio Pharmaceuticals Inc — Annual CGMP training not delivered
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA cited the prescription drug site Brio Pharmaceuticals Inc for not delivering CGMP training and for poor material status labelling.
Published
2026-07-28
Document no.
fda483-193904
Site / company
Brio Pharmaceuticals Inc · FEI 1628196
Site · type
Prescription Drug Manufacturer · 483
Inspection date
02/27/2026
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: SOP-HR-002 section 5.10.1 requires annual CGMP training for all staff including temporary personnel, but it was not delivered in either year covered
Observation: on a walkthrough on 23 February 2025 quarantine labels were not attached to material containers and pallets in the quarantine room, and materials in the excipient room carried no quality approval label
Observation: no temperature mapping study was performed on the stability chamber
Insight · Editorial insight
Training history and material status labelling turn into findings whenever there is no evidence of execution, however complete the document system is. Sites should include annual training completion records and the physical presence of quarantine and approval labels in their self-inspection items.
Check points
Annual CGMP training completion records for all staff including temporary personnel
Whether quarantine and approval labels are attached at container and pallet level
History of temperature mapping on the stability chamber
Observation detail · 2 observations · From the source
Inspectors: Timothy H Vo
Observation 1
The responsibilitics and procedures applicable to the quality control unit are not fully followed.
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Gascó Industrial Corporation — Shared equipment for drug and industrial
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
In a follow-up inspection of the OTC site Gascó Industrial Corporation, FDA found the observations from December 2023 had not been corrected and issued numerous observations.
Published
2026-07-28
Document no.
fda483-193906
Site / company
Gascó Industrial Corporation · FEI 3010222586
Site · type
OTC Drug Manufacturer · 483
Inspection date
02/27/2026
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: OTC drugs and industrial detergents and disinfectants are made on the same equipment while the cleaning validation protocol and procedures remain in draft
Observation: no approved procedures exist for annual product quality review, personnel qualification, deviations, CAPA, stability, process validation or out-of-specification investigation, and no head of the quality unit is appointed
Observation: pH meter calibration records were amended retrospectively after the inspection, and density meter reports for materials and finished products tested in 2025 were generated on 24 February 2026
Insight · Editorial insight
Where the same equipment makes drugs and non-drugs, cleaning validation left in draft leads straight to a cross-contamination finding. The repetition of the same finding at a follow-up inspection sharply raises the risk attached to it.
Check points
Approval status of cleaning validation for equipment shared between drug and non-drug products
Whether approved procedures exist for the core quality system elements, deviations, CAPA and out-of-specification
Control and audit trail over retrospective amendment of test records
Observation detail · 13 observations · From the source
Inspectors: Jose F Velez · Ivis L Negron Torres
Observation 1
The separate or defined areas and control systems necessary to prevent contamination or mix-ups are deficient.
Specifically, During this follow-up inspection, I found that your firm has failed to correct deficiencies cited in December 2023 regarding inadequate cleaning validation and procedures for shared equipment used in drug product manufacturing. Your firm continues to manufacture over-the-counter (OTC) (b) (4) soap, (b) (4) (b) (4) (b) (4) and (b) (4) drug products using the same equipment utilized for manufacturing non-pharmaceutical industrial detergents and disinfectants in your facility. My review revealed the use of shared equipment with draft versions of cleaning validation protocol and procedures. The following filling operations are examples for shared equipment for manufacturing of pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical products. Filme ProneSid
Observation 2
Your firm failed to establish adequate written procedures for production and process controls designed to assure that the drug products have the identity, strength, purity, and quality that they are purported or represented to possess.
Drug products failing to meet established standards, specifications and quality control criteria are not rejected.
Specifically, A.Your firm received (b) (4) USP (b) (4) lot (b) (4) , on 10/06/2025. This lot of (6) (4) was used as a component in the manufacture of "” finished (6) (4) based drug products for a total of (b) (4) units released to the market. My review of the bulk lot manufacturing orders found that preparation of (b) (4) was performed using calculations based on the (b) (4) component being (b) (4) instead of the actual (b) (4) concentration. There was no modification of the ingredient volumes to compensate for the difference in (b) (4) Laboratory records for these bulk lots showed the following results and examples of finished lots
Observation 4
The responsibilities and procedures applicable to the quality control unit are not in writing and fully followed.
Specifically, A.Your firm failed to have approved written procedures to execute and has not executed all the responsibilities of the quality control unit to produce drug (b) (4) gel, (b) (4) and (b) (4) I found no approved procedures for the quality and laboratory systems: _JAnnual product reviews, qualification of employees, investigations, corrective and preventive actions, stability, process validations, batch numbering system, and out of specifications (OOS) investigations. B.Your firm failed to follow procedure QM-PR-002, Registry Control, effective date August 2021. A total of 8 batch records of (b) (4) and (b) (4) were not available for review during the inspection. C.Your firm does not have a proper drug product label control. My review found that there is no established procedure for handling and securing drug product labels. On 02/17/2026, I observed the label storage area gate was open and drug product labels were not locked for authorized personnel only. D.Good Documentation Practices are not being followed as stated in procedure QM-PR-006, Good Documentation Practices-GDP, Effective Date: 11/162022. It was observed overwriting, cross- outs without initials, dates and c
Observation 5
Complaint records are deficient in that they do not include the findings of the investigation and follow- up.
Laboratory controls do not include the establishment of scientifically sound and appropriate specifications, standards, sampling plans and test procedures designed to assure that components, drug product containers, closures, in-process materials, labeling and drug products conform to appropriate standards of identity, strength, quality and purity.
Specifically, Ab) (4) __Limit Test Your firm failed to have a written and validated test procedure for the determination (Db) (4) ‘in the raw materials like (b) (4) and (b) (4) . Test method used for the evaluation of (b)(4) _—in (b) (4) and (b) (4) has not been validated and detection of (b) (4) using non-validated instrument also has been done since January 2025 for the release of these raw materials. In addition, data collected for the linearity test done on 01/27/2025 was stored in the instrument under (b) (4) while the instrument was acquired by the firm on January 2025 as per Work Order #54636 (OT ID#6134).
Observation 7
Laboratory records are deficient in that they do not include the initials and signature of the second person reviewing the record for accuracy.
Specifically, 1) Your firm failed to implement laboratory mechanisms to prevent analysts from submitting edited or modified raw data obtained during routine analytical tests. Specifically, a) During inspection it was found that calibration record for the pH meters (4(b) (4) ) used at the QC laboratory for the release of raw materials and finished products were not verified for accuracy from period of 09/Feb/26 up to 16/Feb/26 as evidence for data collected during the inspection on 02/17/26. Even though, on 02/19/26 the same record was modified by adding initials authorizing the calibration data by the firm Chief Executive Officer (CEO) that accepted the modification of record during wrap up meeting on 02/19/26. b) During review of raw data generated by Density meter (b) (4) (S/N (b) (4) ‘+d used for the evaluation of raw materials and finished products to determine specific gravity, density and (b) (4) a raw data modification was made. For example, (b) (4) (lot #(b) (4) - (b) (4) tested on 10/02/2025) and (b) (4) (lot # (b) (4) tested on 9/25/2025) it was observed that instrument test results reports were generated on 2/24/2026 while these batches were released back in 2025. 2) Fai
Observation 8
There is no written testing program designed to assess the stability characteristics of drug products.
Specifically, Your firm failed to support established expiry date indicated in the product label for the manufactured products due to lack of stability program (Protocols, Specifications, Sampling Plan, etc.) to support it. a)The finished products stored in a small room does not represent stability storage conditions
Observation 9
Reserve drug product samples are not appropriately identified, representative of each lot or batch of drug product and retained and stored under conditions consistent with product labeling.
Specifically, Reserve samples from representative sample lots or batches of drug products are not selected by acceptable statistical procedures and are not examined visually at least once a year for evidence of deterioration. Specifically, your firm lacked written procedures with statistical approach during reserve sample collection. Only (b) (4) collected in a(b) (4) test tube instead of product marketed
Observation 10
Procedures designed to prevent objectionable microorganisms in drug products not required to be sterile are not established, written and followed.
Specifically, Your firm has not established sampling and microbial test methods for (b) (4) (b) (4) Soap, and (b) (4) Gel, including the detection of Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) in your finished products.
Observation 11
Written calibration procedures for instruments, apparatus, gauges, and recording devices are deficient in that they do not include specific directions, schedules, limits for accuracy and precision and provisions for remedial action if limits are not met.
Specifically, Your firm used laboratory instruments for the release of raw materials that has not been qualified. a. The analytical balances (#(b) (4) ) used during analytical tests were not fully qualified while using a non-certified weight mass of (b) (4) —_. No determination of weights at the operational range, no centering, etc. to ensure reliability of sample and standards weights collected from
Observation 12
The identity of each component of a drug product is not verified by conducting at least one test to verify the identity, using specific identity tests if they exist.
Specifically, You firm failed to sample and perform identification testing to the components of each drug product prior to using it. The untested components received were (b) (4) , lot (b) (4) and (b) (4) , lot (b) (4) from suppliers to produce (b) (4) (b) (4) and (b) (4) Gel products. For (b) (4) , lot (b) (4) , your firm failed to provide receiving records and Certificate of Analysis during the inspection. This observation is repeated from the previous inspection in December 2023.
Observation 13
Buildings used in the manufacturing, processing, packing and holding of a drug product are not maintained in a good state of repair.
Specifically, During our initial walkthrough of the facilities on 02/17/2026, we observed that the facility and equipment is not maintained in a good state of repair, clean, or organized. For example: A.No sufficient space between pallets of packaging components, such as bottles and lids, causing accumulation of materials in the production area. B.The production room is exposed to the exterior because the rolling door at the loading and unloading dock, with direct access to both production and warehouse areas, was observed completely open. The filling line is approximately (BD) (4) away from the rolling door. C.Non-dedicated hoses were found uncovered and lying on the floor. Two hoses were observed open and on the floor in the pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical production rooms, with stagnant water containing cleaner observed approximately one foot away from the hoses. Moreover, the (b) (4) hose used for the addition of(6) (4)to pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical products was observed uncovered and lying on the floor. D.During the warehouse visit, we observed bird drops, dead lizards, and dead flying insects in top of boxes. Some of these boxes contained components such as lid
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Novel Laboratories, Inc. d.b.a Lupin Somerset — OOS investigation not widened to other batches
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA cited Novel Laboratories, Inc. d.b.a Lupin Somerset for not extending an out-of-specification investigation to batches using the same material.
Published
2026-07-27
Document no.
fda483-193861
Site / company
Novel Laboratories, Inc. d.b.a Lupin Somerset · FEI 3006271438
Site · type
Drug Manufacturer · 483
Inspection date
04/17/2026
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: in an out-of-specification investigation (LAB-00433) opened on 6 February 2026 the firm confirmed material degradation over time as the root cause and rejected that material lot, but did not assess the stability impact on finished batches already made and released from the same lot
Observation: the standard operating procedure (SOP No. NL-QA-017.12) gives no scientific or statistical basis for the amount sampled for testing of high-risk materials
Observation: unvalidated Excel spreadsheets are used outside a validated system for system suitability, assay and dissolution calculations
Insight · Editorial insight
Even where the root cause is found, an investigation that does not widen to the other batches that cause applies to is judged incomplete. Sites should confirm that the closure requirements for an out-of-specification investigation explicitly include an impact assessment of batches sharing the same material and process.
Check points
Requirements for extending an out-of-specification investigation to other batches and to stability
Documented statistical basis for the sampling amount for high-risk materials
Validation status of spreadsheets used for GMP calculations
Observation detail · 3 observations · From the source
Inspectors: Anthony J Donato · Daniel T Lee
Observation 1
Investigations of an unexplained discrepancy anda failure of a batch or any of its components to meet any of its specifications did not extend to other batches of the same drug product.
Specifically, During the investigation (LAB-00433) initiated on February 6, 2026, for an out-of-specification (OOS) (b) (4) result obtained for (6b) (4) , USP, Receiving Lot #(b) (4) (Retest Date: (b) (4) ), you determined that the root cause was the aging of the (Db) (4) =material, which decreases (b) (4) over time. (BD) (4) Lot #(b)(4) —_-was subsequently rejected. However, this same (Db) (4) lot had previously been used while meeting in-house (b) (4) limits at the time of use to manufacture the following finished product batches that were released to the market: e Bulk Batch(b) (4) - Filling Batch (b) (4) -—(b) (4) Batch(b) (4) ((b) (4) ; Manufacture Date: (b) (4) ; Expiry Date: (b) (4) ) e Bulk Batch(b)(4) - Filling Batch (b) (4) —(b) (4) Batch(b)(4) ((b) (4) ; Manufacture Date: (b) (4) ; Expiry Date: (b) (4) ) The investigation concluded that the associated drug product batches were not impacted because the (b) (4) material met in-house (b) (4) limits at the time of use and the finished product batches passed drug product specifications at release. However, the investigation was not extended to evaluate
Observation 2
The number of containers to be sampled and amount of material taken from each container is not based upon appropriate criteria.
Specifically, The number of containers to be sampled and the amount of material to be taken from each container for (b) (4) and (b) (4) testing of high-risk components is not based upon appropriate criteria. Specifically, your sampling procedure (SOP No. NL-QA-017.12) does not include a written scientific or statistical rationale for the amount of sample collected from each container for(b) (4) _ testing of high- risk drug components. You collect approximately (6)(4) per container; however, there is no documented justification establishing that this quantity is appropriate relative to container size or sufficient to perform all required testing, including repeat testing. Additionally, your written procedure does not establish criteria requiring that each individual container of each lot of high-risk drug
Observation 3
The responsibilities and procedures applicable to the quality control unit are not fully followed.
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center Centralized Packagin… — No cleaning validation for penicillin
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA cited the repackaging facility University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center Centralized Packaging for having no cleaning validation to prevent penicillin cross-contamination.
Published
2026-07-27
Document no.
fda483-193862
Site / company
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center Centralized Packaging · FEI 3004086743
Site · type
Drug Repackager · 483
Inspection date
08/14/2025
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: from June 2023 to 14 August 2025 penicillin and non-penicillin products were repackaged on the same bulk packaging machine with no cleaning validation demonstrating removal of penicillin residue
Observation: 750 defects identified between 1 August 2024 and 12 August 2025 were processed without root cause investigation, including a unit dose supplied to a hospital containing two different tablets (Defect ID 11880) and ten instances of foreign matter
Observation: expiry dates are not based on appropriate stability data
Insight · Editorial insight
Penicillin is expected to have dedicated equipment and areas, so where equipment is shared the absence of cleaning validation alone is a serious cross-contamination finding. Firms outsourcing repackaging or subdivision should confirm any history of beta-lactam handling and whether equipment is segregated, at the contracting stage.
Check points
Dedication or cleaning validation of equipment handling penicillins and other beta-lactams
Criteria for opening a root cause investigation on defects and complaints
Stability basis for the expiry date of repackaged product
Observation detail · 3 observations · From the source
Inspectors: Yaharn Su
Observation 1
Procedures for the cleaning and maintenance of equipment are deficient regarding sufficient detail of the methods, equipment, and materials used in the cleaning and maintenance operation, and the methods of disassembly and reassembling equipment as necessary to assure proper cleaning and maintenance.
Specifically, You failed to conduct a cleaning validation study to demonstrate that your cleaning procedures effectively remove penicillin residues from equipment that is used to repackage both penicillin and non- penicillin drug products. (A) From June 2023 to August 14, 2025, Bulk ® Packager, Bulk Packager, Bulk® Packager, Bulké Packager, and Bulk Packager were used to repackage approximately (b) (4) _ solid oral doses of drug products, of which approximately (b) (4) doses involved penicillin products. Your cleaning procedure for bulk packager was not established based on a cleaning validation study to assure effective removal of penicillin residues to prevent cross-contamination with non-penicillin drug products. (B) From June 2023 to August 14, 2025, the (b) (4) _—was used to repackage (b) (4) lots of drug products, ofwhich"® lots involved penicillin products. You did not performa cleaning validation study to establish a detailed cleaning procedure for the (Bb) (4) _ to assure effective removal of penicillin residues to prevent cross contamination with non-penicillin drug products.
Observation 2
There is a failure to thoroughly review any unexplained discrepancy whether or not the batch has been already distributed.
Specifically, From August 01, 2024, to August 12, 2025, your firm identified 750 defects but did not investigate them to determine root causes. In addition, you lack adequate written procedures for investigating discrepancies to determine whether corrective action or extension of the investigation to other lots is required. For example: (A) Defect ID 11880 identified a discrepancy regarding a unit dose that was distributed to a hospital containing two different tablets. (B) Ten defects identified as having “foreign particle packaged” were not investigated to determine the source of the contaminant. These include Defect ID: 11510, 11511, 11619, 11680, 11839, 12126, 12171, 12183, 12202, 12203.
Observation 3
Drug products do not bear an expiration date determined by appropriate stability data to assure they meet applicable standards of identity, strength, quality and purity at the time of use.
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Wizcure Pharmaa Private Limited — No environmental monitoring at all
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA issued seven observations at the sterile site Wizcure Pharmaa Private Limited, including no environmental or personnel monitoring and destruction of test records.
Published
2026-07-27
Document no.
fda483-193868
Site / company
Wizcure Pharmaa Private Limited · FEI 3030304532
Site · type
Sterile Drug Manufacturer · 483
Inspection date
12/10/2025
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: personnel monitoring has never been carried out for any aseptic operation, and neither product contact surface monitoring nor active air sampling has ever been performed in the aseptic area
Observation: the microbiologist stated that a personnel monitoring plate showing growth on 5 December 2025 was discarded and an unused plate labelled with the same information
Observation: the aseptic filling line has no barrier and product contact parts such as the stopper bowl and track are only sanitised between batches rather than sterilised, and discarded GMP records were found in the quality control document room on 3 December 2025
Insight · Editorial insight
Having no environmental monitoring at all means the evidence base for sterility assurance does not exist, which is a far heavier signal than any individual deviation. Sterile sites and contract manufacturers should give first priority to the history of personnel, surface and active air monitoring and to control over the destruction of plates.
Check points
History of personnel, surface and active air monitoring in the aseptic area
Control and second check over discarding and relabelling microbiological media
Which product contact surfaces are sterilised and how they are treated between batches
Observation detail · 4 observations · From the source
Observation 4
Procedures designed to prevent microbiological contamination of drug products purporting to be sterile are not established, written and followed.
A. On December 5", 2025, while observing set-up onw@ Filling Line (Room @@ for the aseptically filled finished drug product m@ batchm@ poor aseptic processing behavior was observed. This filling line is used to manufacture US market product. Examples ofpoor aseptic behavior include: 1. An operator exited the filling room and returned with m@ for the mw filling apparatus, these m@ in total) are affixed to this filling apparatus in close proximity to aseptic connections, approximately m@ 2. Operators were specifically observed moving freely between Grade A and Grade B spaces without any record of their movements and activities throughout the entire setup process. 3. Operators were observed with exposed skin while performing maintenance activities on thes@ «assemblies in close proximity to the filling station and / or while performing aseptic connection. 4. Operators were observed wearing safety glasses with exposed skin around the glasses. In addition, operators were observed moving their protective eyewear (glasses) such that they rested on their forehead while their head was inside the Grade A area. 5. Operators were observed reaching into the open bag containing sterile bottles mu
Observation 5
Aseptic processing areas are deficient regarding the system for monitoring environmental conditions.
A. Personnel monitoring program has not been implemented for any aseptic operations. Personnel monitoring regarding aseptic connections has never been conducted. B. Surface monitoring has never been performed on any equipment surfaces including critical product contact surfaces such aso® product contact locations including C. Active viable air sampling has never been implemented in any aseptic processing areas. SEE Lisa L. Flores, Investigator LLF 12/10/2025 REVERSE OF | Robert Ham, Investigator THIS PAGE XK )g ZL
Observation 6
Your firm failed to establish written procedures for production and process controls designed to assure that the drug products have the identity, strength, purity, and quality that they are purported or represented to possess.
A. You do not perform visual inspection of your aseptically filled product, and you have not established written procedures regarding this critical process. Your QA Manager reported you inspect the outside of each unit for defects to include particles but do not inspect the contents. B. You lack control over critical elements of your terminally sterilized m@ process for the following: C. You lack recordation of critical process parameter(s) in your BPRs regarding your 0) process such that »@ is not recorded. Your production personnel reported@ was required form@ 1. Enumeration of rejects is absent regarding your in-process visual inspection of filled ow for your»@ process, instead, your BPRs read in part, “OK”. Furthermore, critical attribute of@ integrity is apparently incorporated into your SEE Lisa L. Flores, Investigator LL a 12/10/2025 REVERSE OF | Robert Ham, Investigator THIS PAGE OW FORMFDA 483 (09/08)
Observation 7
The responsibilities and procedures applicable to the quality control unit are not in writing or fully followed.
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Alkem Laboratories Limited — Recall delayed after a confirmed OOS
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA cited the finished product site Alkem Laboratories Limited for not recalling US market batches immediately after a stability out-of-specification result was confirmed.
Published
2026-07-27
Document no.
fda483-193869
Site / company
Alkem Laboratories Limited · FEI 3006370524
Site · type
Finished Drug Product Manufacturer · 483
Inspection date
05/01/2026
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: an individual unspecified impurity was confirmed out of specification at the six-month long-term timepoint at 25 degrees Celsius and 60 percent relative humidity (investigation 157370) and a field alert (FAR/A/24/010) was filed, but the batch was not recalled from the US market and the same attribute failed again at the 12-month timepoint (investigation 178824)
Observation: because of the delay, many of the affected batches had expired or were close to expiry
Observation: around 38 complaints of broken and damp tablets were received and the investigation found the product could not withstand vibration in transit, yet as at 24 April 2026 no field alert had been raised and marketing continued
Insight · Editorial insight
The time between confirming an out-of-specification result and deciding on a recall is now itself a separate finding. It is safer to fix in procedure both the deadline and the approval route from confirmation of a stability out-of-specification result to the recall decision.
Check points
The stated deadline from confirmation of a stability out-of-specification result to the recall decision
Procedure for retrospective action on marketed batches when the same attribute fails again
Criteria for reporting and starting a recall once complaints accumulate
Observation detail · 7 observations · From the source
Observation 1
There is a failure to thoroughly review any unexplained discrepancy and the failure of a batch or any of its components to meet any of its specifications whether or not the batch has been already distributed.
Specifically, Your investigations relating to Out of Specification (OOS) and Out of Trend (OOT) investigations are not thoroughly investigated and the CAPA taken is inadequate to determine the risk to the drug products sold into the US market. For example, A. Your OOS and OOT investigations for @ USPw@ ml, anda @ mla@ alae are not thoroughly investigated. For example, OOS Investigation Number: 157370, Date of Initiationg)@ , Product: @ @ USP a@ ml a@ Batch Number: g @ , Mfg. date: a @ , Expiry date: g@ Stability Timepoint: 6-month long term stability condition (25°C/60%RH), Shelf life of product: @a Issue: Related Substances by HPLC test found OOS test result for individual unidentified impurity (due to an unknown peak at RRT about@@ Result: @@ %, Limit: NMT@@ %, Investigation conclusion: Valid/Confirmed OOS. Your Quality Unit reported Field Alert (FAR/A/24/010) ong to the agency but this annual stability batch @@ was not recalled from the US market upon confirming OOS at 6-month stability timepoint. This batch failed again at 12-month stability time for the same individual unidentified impurity at RRT about @ @ (Result: aya %) On @@ . Your firm initiated OOS investigation number 1
Observation 2
The responsibilities and procedures applicable to the quality control unit are not fully followed.
Specifically, Your Quality Unit lacks adequate oversight into the integrity of data pertaining to QC testing on UV Spectrometry. For example, On 23-Apr-2026, the evaluation of Dissolution by UV test data revealed potential for lack of testing integrity. Your QC Analyst appeared to have analyzedg)@ separate test samples on UV Spectrometer ing@ However, when the same analyst demonstrated the analysis for the same product during the inspection on 23- Apr-2026, the analyst appeared to be rushing to complete the analyses and still ended up taking twice the amount of time i.e. about @ @ fora@ test sample. Few examples are included as follows: Table 4 b)@) Unnee Ranjan, DDC Investigator UNNEE RANJAN -S RANA
Observation 3
There are no written procedures for production and process controls designed to assure that the drug products have the identity, strength, quality, and purity they purport or are represented to possess.
Your examination and testing of samples did not assure that the drug product and in-process material conformed to specifications.
Specifically, Your manufacturing operators do not initiate deviation investigations after identifying out-of-specification (OOS) results during in-process testing of tablet formulations duringg~@ = —~—_—operations. A review of raw data from in-process testing revealed that several batches had failed in-process test results. No manufacturing deviations or documentation in the executed batch records were available for these failures. Your firm follows a similar approach for capsule products as well. Additionally, the Quality Unit’s review performed as part of batch release did not initiate deviations for these OOS in-process results. A review of approximately (@ batches revealed that aboutm@batcheswe %) had failed in- process test results for which no deviation investigations were initiated. There is no assurance that products manufactured meet established in-process control requirements. For example, this is not a comprehensive list: Table 7 _ 7 . . Digitally signed by UNNEE RANJAN Unnee Ranjan, DDC Investigator U f ~ Se MERE 14:59:52 40530 |
Observation 5
Equipment and utensils are not cleaned and maintained at appropriate intervals to prevent malfunctions and contamination that would alter the safety, identity, strength, quality or purity of the drug product.
Specifically, a) On April 20, 2026, during inspectional walkthrough of Building ® which is utilized for the manufacturing of om products for the U.S market, the following was observed: Unnee Ranjan, DDC Investigator UNNEE RANJAN -S5 soasosar eos sae
Observation 6
Aw@ -Field Alert Report was not submitted within three working days of receipt of information concerning a failure of one or more distributed batches of a drug to meet the specifications established for it in the application.
Specifically, Your procedures relating to complaint investigation (CQA/0153-008, Effective date: 30-Sep-2024), and Field Alert (CQA/0191-003, Effective date: 31-Jan-2025) are deficient. There is no information relating to impact assessment and market actions that need to be taken in the event of repeated market complaints received for the same product and batch number. For example, Digitally signed by UNNEE iN ef DL INI ON — a Unnee Ranjan, DDC Investigator JINN Date: 2026.05.01 15:02 +0530
Observation 7
Deviations from written production and process control procedures are not recorded and justified.
Specifically, a) On April 20, 2026, during thea)@ operation of w@ Tablets USP @@ mg, batch 0) thegy @ had an in-process limit of 0) (4) Theg a) documented in the batch manufacturing record was wq@ However, upon verification using the ow (Equipment # g@ used for the batch, the actual q@ was found to be ow Based on the manufacturing operator, it was unknown why theg@ was out of the specified in-process limit. He also stated that, during the previous interval, he had recorded a lower value than the actual @ @ displayed on the aya b) On April 20, 2026, at 12:32 PM, thea operation ol) Tablets USP, batch q@ was placed on hold due to failure to achieve the aw required by the batch manufacturing record. The production supervisor stated that engineering was notified of the machine issue via phone call. The tablets Unnee Ranjan, DDC Investigator _ aN ANAS i
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Macau-Union Pharmaceutical Limited — Almost no finished or material testing
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA cited Macau-Union Pharmaceutical Limited for having no finished product or component testing, and no process or cleaning validation, for products marketed in the US.
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: no finished product testing at all, microbiological or assay included, is performed on US market product beyond appearance and unit weight, and there is no documented agreement that the customer performs the testing instead
Observation: no identity testing is performed on the components used for US market product, and no testing against purity, strength and quality specifications
Observation: no process validation, no stability testing programme and no cleaning validation, and batch records do not include specimens of the labelling used
Insight · Editorial insight
The assumption that a contractor or a customer performs the testing is not accepted without a documented quality agreement. Firms using overseas contract sites should confirm that the split of testing responsibility is stated in the contract and that quarantine release conditions exist.
Check points
Documentation of the split of testing responsibility in the quality agreement for contract manufacture
Whether the finished product release test panel meets the specification
Whether process and cleaning validation and a stability programme exist
Observation detail · 8 observations · From the source
Inspectors: Lillian S Wu · Andrew Le
Observation 1
Testing and release of drug product for distribution do not include appropriate laboratory determination of satisfactory conformance to the final specifications and identity and strength of each active ingredient prior to release.
The identity of each component of a drug product is not verified by conducting at least one test to verify the identity, using specific identity tests if they exist.
Specifically, Your firm does not perform identity testing for components used to manufacture drug products intended for the U.S. market. Components without identity testing performed include but are not limited to: OS) These components are the active pharmaceutical ingredients for O@ YC) drug products intended for the U.S. market.
Observation 3
Each component is not tested for conformity with all appropriate written specifications for purity, strength, and quality.
Observation 4
Control procedures are not established which monitor the output and validate the performance ofthose manufacturing processes that may be responsible for causing variability in the characteristics of in- process material and the drug product.
Specifically, Your firm has not validated the production processes used to manufacture the over-the-counter finished human drug products intended for the U.S. market: (OS)
Observation 5
There is no written testing program designed to assess the stability characteristics of drug products.
Specifically, Your firm does not perform stability testing for drug products intended for the U.S. market. There is no written documented agreement that stability testing is to be performed by the customer. Additionally, your firm does not have any data to demonstrate drug products intended for the U.S. market meet their established specifications throughout their labeled shelf-life of no longer thane we In 2025, your firm has manufactured and distributed m@ the following drug products intended for the U.S. market
Observation 6
Written procedures are not established for the cleaning and maintenance of equipment, including utensils, used in the manufacture, processing, packing or holding of a drug product.
Specifically, Your firm has not validated your cleaning procedures and UV-Vis test method to demonstrate that cleaning of shared equipment is effective and reproducible at removing drug product residue and other contaminants that could adversely affect the quality of drug products intended for the U.S. market. Additionally, shared equipment used to manufacture drug products intended for the U.S. market wo) @ ® is cleaned using @@ that has not been demonstrated to meet or exceed appropriate @@ standards.
Observation 7
Reserve samples from representative sample lots or batches of drug products selected by acceptable statistical procedures are not examined visually at least once a year for evidence of deterioration.
Observation 8
Batch production and control records do not include complete labeling control records, including specimens or copies of all labeling used for each batch of drug product produced.
Specifically, Your firm did not include specimens or copies of all completed labeling, including the label adhered to the m@ packaging bottle and labeling on the m@ packaging carton, in your batch production records for packaging finished over-the-counter human drug products intended for the U.S. market. Your firm did not include specimens or copies of full labeling in each of the respective batch packaging ; . : . . wa records for the following finished drug products: XC)
FDA cited the drug substance site Wacker Biotech B.V. for not verifying the suitability of endotoxin sample containers and for missing test records.
Published
2026-07-27
Document no.
fda483-193875
Site / company
Wacker Biotech B.V. · FEI 3008539577
Site · type
Drug Substance Manufacturer · 483
Inspection date
11/21/2025
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: no endotoxin recovery testing was performed on the containers used to collect and hold release testing endotoxin samples, so a false negative from adsorption to the container surface cannot be ruled out
Observation: electronic integrity test records are not reconciled against the printed reports, and failed test results were found not to be included in the corresponding batch record
Observation: the procedure sets no time limit for starting incubation of biological indicators, so incubation began a considerable time after qualification
Insight · Editorial insight
Even in drug substance manufacture, the preconditions that determine the reliability of a test result, such as the sample container and time limits, must be verified in writing. Biologics laboratories should confirm that endotoxin sample handling conditions and the time limit for starting biological indicator incubation are stated in the procedures.
Check points
Evidence of suitability of endotoxin sample containers, including recovery testing
Procedure reconciling electronic integrity test records against the batch record
The stated time limit for starting incubation of biological indicators
Observation detail · 5 observations · From the source
Observation 1
Testing and release of drug product for distribution do not include appropriate laboratory determination of satisfactory conformance to the final specifications prior to release.
Specifically, sample containers used to collect endotoxin test samples, including finished drug substances, are not made of suitable materials to ensure reliable and accurate results. The firm uses sample containers made of we to collect endotoxin samples for batch release testing and held up to @@ __prior to testing. No endotoxin recovery studies were performed to verify suitability of the sample containers, and to ensure Ory container surfaces do not interfere with the endotoxins in the sample. Endotoxins g@ are known to have affinity to adhere to @ materials, potentially resulting in false negative results.
Observation 2
Input to and output from the electronic records and data are not checked for accuracy.
Specifically, electronic test records fromg@ ‘Integrity Testy units are not reviewed or reconciled against the printed test reports and failed test results are not always identified or reported in the associated batch production records. Failedg integrity test reports are not always printed or included in the associated batch production records and not reviewed to ensure compliance to written retesting requirements. The written test procedure allows maximum Of@@ integrity tests petgyg ’, including gq re-tests after initial failed test result. Following failed gq) reports obtained from the stored electronic data were observed to be missing from the production batch records for ga) dug substances, Batch# q : A. Initial failed gq results for g @ on the drug substances ga) Filling operation was not
Observation 3
Laboratory testing procedures lack sufficient testing requirements to ensure accurate and scientifically sound determination of the test materials.
Specifically, there are no incubation time requirements listed in the written procedures to initiate the growth test for exposed biological indicators, Iincubation time requirements are not listed in theg@ qualification protocol/report and exposed biological indicators were not placed on test for extended period of time. Biological indicators from aay qualification performed on@@ were not placed on test until m@ ! approximately @@ _ later. ww is used to perform sterilization on production equipment components, including the @@ assembly used during for the @@ drug substance filling operation.
Observation 4
Written production and process control procedures are not followed in the execution of production and process control functions.
Specifically, during the execution dug substances manufacturing, Batch# @@ required pre- production environmental monitoring (EM) was not performed as specified in the procedure #SOP- XMS-8000.MF, including Airborne Viables and Non-Viable Particle monitoring of the production Laminar Flow Hood. Pre-production EM for the batch filling operation was performed during @@ ow prior to drug substances filling operations. As stated in the written procedure, pre- production EM is required to be performed duringg)@
Observation 5
Written procedures are not established for the cleaning and maintenance of equipment used in the manufacturing, processing, or holding of a drug product.
Specifically, equipment cleaning procedures do not include drying procedures or designated equipment holding area to prevent residual liquid solution@ ‘from dripping into the classified production area. During the walkthrough of the production area, recently cleaned production @@ tank (equipmenttt @@ 1300) was observed dripping liquid into the classified area (Grade D), pooling under the equipment. This recently cleaned equipment was staged in the production corridor with the@@ _-valve in open position to drain. Liquid ga in the classified area could potentially allow proliferation of microorganisms, including bacteria and mold.
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]WuXi Biologics Ireland Limited — Single-use bag leak rate control
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3🧬 Biologics483
FDA cited the drug substance site WuXi Biologics Ireland Limited for recurring single-use bag leaks and for an inadequate out-of-specification procedure.
Published
2026-07-27
Document no.
fda483-193867
Site / company
WuXi Biologics Ireland Limited · FEI 3026506583
Site · type
Drug Substance Manufacturer · 483
Inspection date
12/16/2025
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: leak deviations recurred across single-use bags of various sizes over two consecutive years, with the bag defect rate calculated in the most recent year at between 0.45 and 5.88 percent
Observation: a change control (PR 218330) opened on 1 December 2025 is still under board review and unapproved, and its effect on reducing the leak rate is uncertain
Observation: the out-of-specification investigation procedure (WX-SOP-10217, sections 5.5.9.1 and 5.5.9.5) permits the original result to be invalidated on a retest even where no root cause has been found
Insight · Editorial insight
Single-use system defect rates and the rules on invalidating out-of-specification results are becoming items examined together in drug substance manufacture. Biologics sites should confirm that they trend single-use bag defect rates and that the prohibition on retesting and invalidating without an identified root cause is written into the procedure.
Check points
Trending of single-use bag defect rates and the deadline for completing corrective action
The rule prohibiting retest and invalidation where no root cause is identified
Risk assessment of change controls delayed in approval
Observation detail · 2 observations · From the source
Observation 2
Laboratory controls are inadequate to ensure reliable analytical testing of critical quality and safety attributes.
Specifically, Critical analytical methods showed high invalid assay rates froma@ to current: m@ fora @@ ALaboratory Investigation Report (LIR) has been initiated, and operator training was identified as the main root cause. While some methods have shown improvement following enhanced training programs O@ invalid rates for the following critical analytical methods remain high in @@ for o@ @@ |!n addition, invalid rates are also high fotg@ iNey
Observation 4
Laboratory investigation procedures for Out of Specification (OOS) results are inadequate.
Specifically, In WX-SOP-10217: Laboratory Investigation Report Procedure, Section 5.5.9.1, states: "If no root cause is identified through phase 1 and 2 investigations, upon consultation with QA, the investigation may progress to retesting.". Section 5.5.9.5 specifies: "If all results meet specification, are within system suitability and sample acceptance criteria the re-testing can be reported and the original analysis invalidated.". This SOP allows retesting and subsequently invalidate the original results if no root cause has been identified, which is inappropriate. When no clear laboratory error has been identified, the initial results may constitute valid analytical findings that should be reported and considered in the batch release decisions. SEE
[Guidance · FDA]Biosimilar and Interchangeable Biosimilar Products: Consider… — Draft guidance on biosimilar containers
Evidence AFDASignal Med · T2Guidance
FDA made available a draft guidance for industry on considerations for container closure systems and device constituent parts of biosimilar and interchangeable biosimilar products.
Published
2026-08-03
Document no.
2026-15630
Issuing authority
FDA
Topic
Biosimilar and Interchangeable Biosimilar Products: Considerations for Container…
Original text and translation
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry entitled "Biosimilar and Interchangeable Biosimilar Products: Considerations for Container Closure Systems and Device Constituent Pa…
Key facts · Basis: official source record kept by the collector
Document: Biosimilar and Interchangeable Biosimilar Products: Considerations for Container Closure Systems and Device Constituent Parts
Nature: notice of availability of a draft guidance for industry
Status: the comment deadline and other procedural detail need to be read from the original
Insight · Editorial insight
Container closure systems and device constituent parts are being set out as a distinct review topic within biosimilar comparability assessment. Firms developing or exporting biosimilars should check that the structure of their device constituent submission aligns with the direction of this draft.
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Neeyaan LLC — Two different certificates for one lot
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA issued ten observations at Neeyaan LLC, including two certificates of analysis for the same lot giving different results.
Published
2026-07-28
Document no.
fda483-193883
Site / company
Neeyaan LLC · FEI 3024366553
Site · type
Manufacturer · 483
Inspection date
01/27/2026
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: certificates of analysis submitted on 13 January 2026 and 21 January 2026 for the same OTC tablet lot gave different results (tablet thickness 0.198 inch against 0.190 inch, final weight 1047.0 mg against 1039.6 mg, active 104.7 percent against 100.0 percent) and neither the firm's own nor the contract laboratory's raw data could be produced
Observation: no stability testing supports the beyond-use date, and the assay, microbial limit (USP <61> and <62>) and elemental impurity (USP <233>) methods are not validated or verified
Observation: no process validation, no cleaning validation and no equipment installation, operational or performance qualification, and batch records do not identify the material lots used
Insight · Editorial insight
Two different certificates existing for the same lot is the most direct form a data integrity problem can take. Firms that transcribe contract laboratory certificates onto their own forms must have raw data retention and a transcription verification route in place.
Check points
Procedure for obtaining, retaining and verifying transcription of contract laboratory raw data
Version control and recorded reason when a certificate of analysis is reissued
Observation detail · 20 observations · From the source
Observation 6
Your firm failed to establish adequate written procedures for production and process controls designed to assure that the drug products have the identity, strength, purity, and quality that they are purported or represented to possess.
Specifically, A) No process validation has been performed for OTC drug product(BYG@YY, USP O® Tablet), which is not in accordance with the firm’s established written procedure, SOP-25 “Process Validation” which requires validation of processes to confirm that a process consistently produces products that meet predetermined quality and safety standards. Two lots of(4), Usp (P Tablet) were manufactured and released in (®)@). B) On 01/14/2026, our observation of tablet compression for(BYP) Lot HB) revealed a lack of batch records on the production floor to ensure consistent batch manufacturing and contemporaneous documentation of production activities. Upon request of the blending and compression batch records for(6) (4) Lot A{BY),, the Blending Operator provided incomplete batch records which did not include any batch identification, preventing traceability.
Observation 7
Time limits are not established when appropriate for the completion of each production phase to assure the quality of the drug product.
Specifically, No Bulk hold time studies have been conducted for blend. During the facility walkthrough on 01/13/2026, we observed blended (B)(4)) Lot (Blended on (6)(4)) stored in the manufacturing area corridor prior to beginning compression on (b) (4) . On (b) (4) compression of(B)(4)) Lot #(6)%4)) was paused due to supposed sticking and breaking issues encountered during the compression process. Compression operations for (6)(4)) Lot AB)(4) resumed on (b) (4); however, compression was suspended again on the same date due to a supposed oil-related issue with the equipment. Compression activities remain on hold pending repair of damages to HEPA filters observed in the Janet A. Rajan
Observation 8
Batch production and control records do not include the specific identification ofeach batch of component and in-process material used for each batch of drug product produced.
Specifically, The batch records for OTC drug product(BA), USP @® Tablet) Lot # (BY) and Lot # (6)(4)) do not include the distinctive lot identification of the raw material (active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients) used in the manufacturing of the drug product. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT SYSTEM
Observation 9
Equipment used in the manufacture, processing, packing or holding ofdrug products is not ofappropriate design and of adequate size to facilitate operations for its intended use.
Specifically, A) No Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ) have been conducted for the Tablet Press(YAY (Room (YY Room) which was used in the compression of OTC drug product (B)@IIIII. UsP (P@ Tablet) manufactured in ®)@) to ensure the equipment is suitable for its intended use. B) The Installation & Operational Qualification (NYN-IQ/OQP-001) and Performance Qualification (NYN-PQ-001) for the packaging Line is deficient for the following reasons: 1. During the review ofbatch packaging records for the OTC Drug products listed in the table below, we observed that some packaging line setting parameters set during batch startup were not qualified during 1Q/OQ and some critical tests were not performed during batch start up: — Janet A. Rajan
Observation 10
Written procedures are not established and followed for the cleaning and maintenance of equipment, including utensils, used in the manufacture, processing, packing or holding ofa drug product.
Specifically, A) Your firm has not performed cleaning validation studies and established clean hold times and dirty hold times for equipment, including, but not limited to, the Mixing MachineHYG, used to manufacture both dietary supplements and drug products to prevent cross-contamination as required per SOP-26 “Cleaning Validation”. On 01/09/2026, the (B)(4)) for OTC drug product (6) (4) (no lot number was listed in the usage and cleaning logbook) was blended in Mixing Machine (6)(4) following the blending of dietary supplement (6)4Y I on the same equipment. B) Usage and cleaning are not always documented in the usage and cleaning logbooks for each equipment used to manufacture and/or package OTC drug products. Additionally, your firm uses a cleaning solution prepared with (B)(4)) and city water; however, the composition and preparation details of cleaning solutions used for cleaning equipment are not documented in the equipment usage and cleaning logbooks. In addition, the cleaning procedures do not include sufficient detail to ensure consistent cleaning. C) According to SOP-97 “Usage of (B)(4Y” and CAPA NYM-CAPA-25-008, the firm is required to perform (BYP swab sampling for clea
Observation 11
Buildings used in the manufacturing, processing, packing and holding ofa drug product are not maintained in a good state of repair.
Specifically, On 01/21/2026, visible damage and black/brown stains were observed on the HEPA filters on the ceiling in Compression Room ®#above the "Tooling Tablet Press(BA which was used to compress(BA) tablets Lot (BY). No preventative maintenance program exists for the HEPA filters. MATERIAL SYSTEM
Observation 12
Drug products are not stored under appropriate conditions of temperature, humidity and light so that their identity, strength, quality, and purity are not affected.
Specifically, A) No continuous temperature monitoring is conducted of the manufacturing corridor areas where drug products are held. During the facility walkthrough on 01/13/2026, we observed blended (BY4 Lot ABP) (Blended on ** ) stored in the manufacturing area corridor where temperature is only monitored(BH) using a (BYP) thermohygrometer. B) No temperature and relative humidity (RH) mapping studies were conducted during the summer for the warehouse where active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and raw materials are stored. Additionally, the mapping studies conducted during the spring, fall, and winter are insufficient, as data collection was limited to (B)(4)) 9) within the warehouse with manual readings taken only(6) over (YAY) period preventing identification of hot and cold spots in the warehouse. In addition, there is no routine continuous temperature monitoring of the warehouse; a (B)4) temperature value is recorded (BY using a (GB) thermohygrometer. On Janet A. Rajan
Observation 13
Specific identification tests are not conducted on components that have been accepted based on the suppliers report of analysis.
Specifically, No comprehensive testing was conducted to establish the reliability of the API (HYG). USP vendor which is not in accordance with section 5.5 of SOP-20 “Vendor Qualification”. The SOP requires that “in addition to the questionnaire, a sample of the material supplied by the vendor in question will be tested accordingly”. SOP-20 lacks specific instructions regarding the number of material lots to be evaluated during vendor qualification/requalification and the types of testing required to verify vendor adherence to specifications. Additionally, at least one specific identity test for AP](5). USP is not performed routinely; according to the firm’s R&D Specialist, certificates ofanalysis from the vendor are accepted in lieu of identity testing for some batches. Per SOP-30 “Receiving & Storage of Raw Materials”, identification testing is mandatory for all incoming raw materials.
Observation 14
Procedures describing the warehousing ofdrug products are not established and followed.
Specifically, Materials stored in the warehouse are not appropriately labeled with their disposition status to prevent use of unapproved materials in manufacturing operations. On 01/16/2026, the Interim Production Supervisor stated that (B)(4) of API (OYA PN UsP in the warehouse were under quarantine status due to customer cancellation of the manufacturing order. However, during our walkthrough of the warehouse conducted on 01/16/2026, the respective(b)(4) duction Super, USP (b) (4) were not labeled to reflect its quarantine status. Additionally, the Interim Production Supervisor in icated that API (BYAIN (Vendor Lot (GAIN) had been released; however, the (BY) of AP! (BY) (6) (4) lacked appropriate labeling to identify its released disposition. Janet A. Rajan
Observation 15
Strict control is not exercised over labeling issued for use in drug product labeling operations.
Specifically, A) The room used to store labels of OTC drug products is not access controlled. During our walkthrough of the label room on 01/13/2026, rolls of(6/4) tablet drug product labels were observed in the label room. On 01/14/2026, during our walkthrough of the label room, these labels were no longer present. According to the Interim Production Supervisor, the labels had been packed for shipment and return to the supplier; however, there was no documentation in the Label Room Log to trace the movement of labels. B) Batch production records for OTC drug products, including but not limited to(b)(4) tablet Lot AYA), (6)4S tablet Lot HbA) andYA) WO tablet Lot AOA, lacked the following documentation: e Packaging and label reconciliation to ensure accountability of materials used in packaging and labeling operations. e Examination of packaging and labeling materials prior to packaging operations. e Lot numbers of packaging materials used in packaging operations on the material data sheet. DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Observation 16
Your batch production record did not include all required information.
Specifically, You manufactured(4G Tablet, Batch No #: (G)N4). which was distributed on 4/30/25. The following was observed: e The batch manufacturing record was not reviewed and signed off as closed. Janet A. Rajan
Observation 17
Your batch production record did not include complete information relating to the production and control of each batch.
Specifically, Your written standard operating procedure SOP No. 28 titled “Batch Manufacturing Record” states that a list ofraw materials used in the batch, including their sources, batch or lot numbers, and quantities would be included in the batch manufacturing record. However, the following was observed: es , and were used to manufacture your Tablet, Batch No #: There is no batch or lot numbers listed for these components in your batch manufacturing record, and you do not have any other documentation allowing you to identify the batch or lot numbers ofthe components to the Tablet, Batch No #: (BLA).CA Tablet, Batch No #: was distributed on 04/30/25. e (4 7,and Capsules were used to manufacture your (B)(4) Capsule, Batch No #: . There is no batch or lot numbers listed for these components in your batch manufacturing record, and you do not have any other documentation allowing you to identify the batch or lot numbers of the components to the(BY) Capsule, Batch No #: (BY). (G4 Capsule, Batch No #: (6)(4)) was approved and distributed on 04/28/25. Janet A. Rajan
Observation 18
For component(s) used in the manufacture of a dietary supplement, you did not establish identity specifications, necessary specifications to ensure the specifications for purity, strength, and composition of the dietary supplement are met, and limits on contamination to ensure the quality of the dietary supplement.
Specifically, Specifications for purity, strength, composition, or limits on contamination have not been established for: - (4) = (4) e * Capsules Also, you use FTIR as the method to test for the identity of()(4Y) This is not an appropriate method to test the identity for (6)4) These components were used in the(BE) Capsule, Batch No #: (BY), which was approved and distributed on 04/28/25. Additionally, specifications for purity, strength, composition, or limits on contamination have not been established for: es Janet A. Rajan
Observation 19
You did not conduct appropriate tests or examinations or rely on a certificate of analysis to determine whether components met established specifications.
Specifically, You manufactured(EA Tablet, Batch No #: (6)M4), which was distributed on 4/30/25. The following was observed: e You provided a certificate of analysis using Neeyaan letterhead dated 04/05/2025 indicating (b)(4) BatchNo: was used to manufacture ()(4) oe tab for Tablet, Batch No #: . You do not conduct testing in-house and use a third-party lab for testing. You do not have raw material testing records from the lab to demonstrate testing was erformed. In addition, there is no documentation to confirm (6/49) Batch No: @@ a was used to manufacture(BA Tablet, Batch No #: (BY). e You provided a certificate of analysis using Neeyaan letterhead dated 03-14-2025 indicating (o)(4) eS pore was used to manufacture (Oy) oe lab len Tablet, Batch No #: . You do not conduct testing in-house and use a third-party lab for testing. You do not have raw material testing records from the lab to demonstrate testing was erformed. In addition, there is no documentation to confirm Batch No: (b)(4) was used to manufactureog One Tablet, Batch No #: (b)(4) e You provided a certificate of analysis using Neeyaan letterhead dated 02-20-2025 indicating (62) NNN Batch No-(BY(@)NNE Ml was used tomanufac
Observation 20
Your quality control operations did not include determining whether each finished batch conforms to established product specifications.
Specifically, You manufactured(64) Tablet, Batch No #: (6)M4). which was distributed on 4/30/25. You provided a certificate of analysis using Neeyaan letterhead dated 05-22-2025. You do not conduct testing in-house and use a third-party lab for testing. You do not have testing records from the lab to demonstrate testing was performed. In addition, you manufactured (B)(4)IPIW Capsule, Batch No #: (6)§4)), which was approved and distributed on 04/28/25. You provided a certificate of analysis using Neeyaan letterhead dated 05-19- 2025. You do not conduct testing in-house and use a third-party lab for testing. You do not have testing records from the lab to demonstrate testing was performed.
Observation 21
You did not follow written procedures for quality control operations.
Specifically, Your written standard operating procedure SOP No. 41 titled “Finish Product Release & Distribution” states QA shall review and approve the release of finished products for distribution, with the review criteria including compliance with all manufacturing, packaging, and labeling procedures and specifications; satisfactory test results and inspection findings; and completed and approved documentation, including batch records and investigation reports. However, your certificate of analysis for(B)(4 I WE Tablet, Batch No #: (6)M4) was signed as approved on 05/22/2025, which is after the distribution date of 4/30/25. Janet A. Rajan
Observation 22
Your quality control personnel did not conduct a material review and make a disposition decision when a batch deviated from the master manufacturing record.
Specifically, You manufactured(BTA Capsule, Batch No #:(B)(4Y), which was approved and distributed on 04/28/25. The following was observed: e The batch manufacturing record shows the (percentage) % actual yield was 86.47%. The procedure states that ifthe yield or reconciliation falls outside the acceptable limits(5)(4} to promptly report the discrepancy to the supervisor and not to proceed with further processing until approval is received from QA. However, there is no documentation in your Out of Specification Logbook or Deviation Logbook.
Observation 23
You did not establish product specifications for identity.
Specifically, You manufactured (B)G4P I) Tablet, Batch No #: (6)(4). which was distributed on 4/30/25. Your finished dietary supplement product specification for identity lists (BYP as the method reference. The method states “Assay results are derived from the batch manufacturing record (BMR) as part of production and process control.” This is not a scientifically valid method.
Observation 24
You did not establish specifications to ensure that you applied the specified label.
Specifically, Finished dietary supplement labels are provided by your customers. You do not have specifications to ensure that you applied the specified label. Janet A. Rajan
Observation 25
You did not establish packaging specifications.
Specifically, You procure the packaging for finished dietary supplements. Packaging specifications were requested, and you stated that you do not have packaging specifications. *DATES OF INSPECTION 1/13/2026(Tue), 1/14/2026(Wed), 1/15/2026(Thu), 1/16/2026(Fri), 1/21/2026(Wed), 1/23/2026(Fri), 1/27/2026(Tue) Apouds Janet A. Rajan
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Invitro Research Solutions Private Ltd — Failing results omitted from validation
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA cited the testing laboratory Invitro Research Solutions Private Ltd for omitting failing results from a method validation report.
Published
2026-07-28
Document no.
fda483-193884
Site / company
Invitro Research Solutions Private Ltd · FEI 3014372507
Site · type
Control Testing Laboratory · 483
Inspection date
12/18/2025
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: the impurity method validation report (iVRS-MV-24-001, Version 02, dated 11 November 2024) does not record two analyses that fell outside the acceptance criteria, on linearity, range and accuracy on 12 September 2024 and on accuracy at the limit of quantitation on 13 September 2024, nor the investigation and CAPA for them
Observation: the investigation into seven analyses that failed acceptance criteria (iVRS-MV-029-INV-01) did not identify a root cause or CAPA, and the reanalysis ran from 22 April to 2 May 2024, before the investigation was opened on 3 May 2024
Observation: no evidence that the in-house method (iVRS-STP-144) is specific in the presence of impurities and degradation products
Insight · Editorial insight
Leaving failing data out of a validation report is treated as a data integrity problem as much as a question of method reliability. Firms using contract analytical laboratories should confirm that validation reports include the failing runs and the investigation into them.
Check points
Whether failing runs are recorded in method validation reports
The record of sequence between the investigation opening date and the reanalysis
Observation detail · 4 observations · From the source
Inspectors: Zachary L Stamm
Observation 1
Laboratory records do not include complete data derived from all tests, examinations and assay necessary to assure compliance with established specifications and standards.
Specifically, Your firm's method validation reports foig@ Impurity testing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and finished product form@ do not include documentation of analyses that failed to meet predetermined acceptance criteria, nor do they include the associated investigations and corrective and preventive actions. For example: A)Your firm’s method validation report titled, Method Validation for the Quantitative determination of oe impurity in ®® API , MV Report ID: iVRS-@@ -MV-24-001, Version: 02, Dated: 11 Nov 2024, does not include documentation of two analysis that failed to meet your predetermined acceptance criteria or the associated investigations and corrective and preventative actions. The method validation analysis that failed to meet acceptance criteria were conducted on 9/12/2024 for Linearity, Range, and Accuracy, and 9/13/2024 for Limit of Quantitation (LOQ) Accuracy. B)Your firm’s method validation report titled, Method Validation for the Quantitative determination of ® impurities in
Observation 2
Written records of investigations into unexplained discrepancies and the failure of a batch or any of its components to meet specifications do not always include the conclusions and follow-up.
Specifically, Your firm’s investigation, 1VRS-»@ -MV-029-INV-01, into seven analyses that failed to meet acceptance criteria as part of the method validation for your firm's in-house m»@ Impurity method, iVRS-STP-144, per Validation Protocol, iVRS-»@ -MV-029, was not thoroughly documented and failed to determine a specific root cause and associated corrective and preventive actions. Additionally, all seven failed analyses were re-analyzed between 4/22/2024 and 5/2/2024, which is prior to the documented initiation date of the investigation on 5/3/2024.
Observation 3
Your firm failed to establish adequate written procedures for production and process controls designed to assure that the drug products have the identity, strength, purity, and quality that they are purported or represented to possess.
Observation 4
The written stability program for drug products does not include reliable, meaningful and specific test methods.
Specifically, Your firm has not demonstrated that your in-house method, 1VRS-STP-144, is specific and appropriate for analyzing stability samples of finished drug product foig@ Impurities. Your method validation report, Method Validation for the Quantitative determination ofm@ oe impurities in oe OC) 0) ” MV Protocol ID: 1VRS-w@ -MV-029, Version: 01, Date: 04 May 2024, does not include supporting evidence or justification that your method is capable of accurately identifying and quantifying @@ impurities in the presence of other impurities, degradation products, and/or degradation excipients. Your firm has conductedm@ Impurity analysis on m@stability samples wo of oe finished product. On 12/18/2025, your firm’s customer confirmed these finished product samples are stability samples that are part of validation batches for we)
FDA cited the active ingredient site Aptuit Ltd for not qualifying its contract microbiology laboratory and for inadequate quality unit oversight.
Published
2026-07-28
Document no.
fda483-193886
Site / company
Aptuit Ltd · FEI 3003444315
Site · type
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Manufacturer · 483
Inspection date
08/22/2025
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: on 11 December 2024 the quality unit learned that the approved contract laboratory performing total viable count and endotoxin testing since 2012 held no UKAS accreditation for those tests and did not analyse to compendial requirements, yet continued to use it up to the inspection and approved release of materials and excipients on those results
Observation: numerous active ingredient batches have been released since June 2023 without safety level confirmation, and the quality unit made no risk assessment of that
Observation: microbiological methods for total viable count, pathogen identification and endotoxin are not validated, and no identity test method is established for materials
Insight · Editorial insight
Without confirming the accreditation scope and the standards a contract laboratory actually applies, every release decision resting on its results collapses. It is safer to make the accreditation scope and applicable compendial standards of a contract microbiology laboratory a routine audit item.
Check points
Accreditation scope and applicable compendial standards of the contract microbiology laboratory
The route for re-examining release decisions based on contract results
Validation history for the microbiological test methods
Observation detail · 5 observations · From the source
Observation 1
The responsibilities applicable to the quality unit are not fully followed.
Specifically. Since June 2023, approximately 4)1 batches of Ow | oa API were released to the market | without assurance that they had safety levels of oh ae Additionally, the quality unit failed to develop a Risk Assessment of the Presence Of, 1D He API, —
Observation 2
There is a failure to thoroughly review any unexplained discrepancy and the failure to of a batch or any of its components to meet any of its specifications whether or not the batch has been already distributed .
| Specifically, The quality unit failed to perform a thorough customer complaint investigation regarding, batches of§ 4 API that obtained 4 45 contents above the specifications | limits. The quality unit neither performed testing to the APIs to detect 4) | Ow nor established a corrective and preventive | action to avoid recurrence. These APIs were sent to the US market and other markets, _ | . ] SEE - J
Observation 3
Procedures designed to prevent microbiological contamination ofproducts purporting to be non-sterile | are not established.
Specifically, a, The quality unit fails to ensure that the contract laboratory that performs the testing for the | we system used for the manufacture of APIs (i.¢. ga ss | a and excipient, gu has | adequate and validated test methods. b. The quality control unit failed to ensure that the,4) system used for the manufacture | of APIs and excipient has safety level of5 | OBSERVATION 4 . The quality system to approve contract laboratories to perform microbiological testing of » « APIs, and excipients is deficient. | Specifically, | | 1, The quality unit fails to ensure that the approved contract laboratory used to perform testing of | APIs and excipient has the capabilities, equipment, test methods, knowledge, and reliability needed to perform the testing in an accurate and reliable way. 2. On December 11, 2024, the quality unit learned that since the year 2012, the approved: contract | laboratory performing the microbiological testing (i.e., Total Viable Count (TVC) and endotoxins) for the &a used for the manufacture of APIs and excipients neither has UKAS accreditation for the test requirements nor they conduct their analyses according to USP | or EP standard. At the time ofmy inspec
Observation 5
The accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, reproducibility, and reliability of microbiological test methods has not been established.
Specifically, { The quality unit fails to ensure that the microbiological test methods (e.g., TVC, pathogens identification, and endotoxins) utilized for the release of APIs [e.g., 45 (intended fordrug product). (intended for sterile injectable) and excipient 4) are validated.
Observation 6
The identity of each raw material of drug substance is not verified by conducting at least one test to | verify the identity , using specific identity test.
| Specifically, The quality control unit fails to establish a specific identification test method for g | a a raw material used for the manufacture of, API, | SEE OBSERVATION 7 The amount of material taken from each container is not based upon appropriate criteria. | Specifically, | The quality unit fails to ensure that the amount of raw material taken for testing is based upon appropriate criteria such as criticality of the material, material variability, past history of the supplier, | and the quantity needed for analysis. | | | | | | | | | | | | SEE
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Stille AB — Complaint investigations not documented
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA cited Stille AB for not adequately establishing procedures for receiving, reviewing and evaluating complaints.
Published
2026-07-28
Document no.
fda483-193896
Site / company
Stille AB · FEI 3003696170
Site · type
Manufacturer · 483
Inspection date
09/28/2023
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: the complaints procedure (QA11-001R-SE, Edition 17, dated 22 September 2018) does not set out how a complaint that may indicate a specification failure is to be reviewed, evaluated and investigated
Observation: for three of the 11 complaints reviewed (C211116576, C211006516 and C2307051192) the investigation was not documented
Observation: procedures for acceptance of incoming product are also not adequately established
Insight · Editorial insight
Even where a complaint handling procedure exists, leaving out the criteria for investigating a suspected specification failure makes the procedure itself inadequate. Quality units should confirm that the complaint classification criteria state when an investigation must be opened and what must be documented.
Check points
Criteria for opening an investigation into a complaint suspected of indicating a specification failure
Scope of documentation required for each complaint investigation
Specificity of the procedure for acceptance of incoming product
Observation detail · 2 observations · From the source
Inspectors: Kenya Destin
Observation 1
Procedures for receiving, reviewing, and evaluating complaints by a formally designated unit have not been adequately established.
Specifically, I reviewed procedure title “Complaints” Doc# QA11-001R-SE, Edition 17, Dated: 09/22/2018 which specifies methods on how to receive, document, and process Complaints for your IMagiQ2 and Medstone tables. It was noted that the procedures do not adequately define on how complaint involving the possible failure of device to meet any of its specifications shall be reviewed, evaluated or investigated. I reviewed 11 complaints (Complaint C211006516, C211116576, C220104619, C220324717, C221004913, C221201998, C220815855, C2303011085, C2303011084, C2307051192, C232171075, C2305221142) and it was noted that three of the complaint (complaint# C211116576, C211006516 , C2307051192) investigation was not documented.
Observation 2
Procedures for acceptance of incoming product have not been adequately established.
Specifically, your incoming procedures titled “Ankomstkontroller och larger hantering (Arrival controls
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Micro-X Ltd. — Field corrections not reported to FDA
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA cited Micro-X Ltd. for not reporting in writing to FDA field corrections conducted to reduce a risk to health.
Published
2026-07-28
Document no.
fda483-193897
Site / company
Micro-X Ltd. · FEI 3012855798
Site · type
Manufacturer · 483
Inspection date
05/23/2024
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: field corrections to the Micro-X Rover mobile X-ray system (Service Bulletins SB003-23, SB002-22 and SB006-23) were not reported in writing to FDA
Observation: the manufacturing process for the Micro-X Rover RV71 marketed and distributed in the US is not validated, and no documented rationale was provided for not validating it
Observation: the quality event and CAPA procedure (SOP006) does not ensure analysis of quality data and derivation of corrective action, and no design change procedure is established
Insight · Editorial insight
A field action taken to reduce a risk to health can be reportable to the regulator even where it is a voluntary improvement. A procedure that first determines whether a post-market improvement action is reportable is needed.
Check points
Procedure for determining whether a post-market field correction or removal is reportable
Whether processes whose results cannot be verified by subsequent inspection are validated
The quality data analysis requirement within the CAPA procedure
Observation detail · 5 observations · From the source
Inspectors: Maryam Tabatabaie
Observation 1
A correction or removal, conducted to reduce a risk to health posed by a device, was not reported in writing to FDA.
Specifically, the firm failed to report the following field corrections conducted to reduce a risk to health posed by Micro-X Rover Mobile X- ray Systems: Service Bulletin, SB003-23 is issued to inform of a Micro-X Rover RV-35 firmware update addressing improvements to the software when exposing short pulse exposures. The documented risk is described as “there is a low probability that a Critical Error is reported to the operator during radiation exposures of a short pulse duration”. “If this Error is reported, a repeat exposure at different exposure techniques may be required to obtain necessary diagnosis”. Service Bulletin for the Micro-X Rover, SB002-22 is issued to inform of a field upgrade for the installation of an exposure switch holder on the Rover Mobile X-ray Units. The exposure switch holder attachment is to reduce the probability of the exposure button being pressed inadvertently while stored. Service Bulletin, SB006-23 for Micro-X Rover RV19, Micro-X Rover RV35 and Micro-X Rover RV80 is issued to inform of the correct process to switch between User profiles to reduce the risk of the on
Observation 2
Procedures for design change have not been established.
Observation 3
A process whose results cannot be fully verified by subsequent inspection and test has not been validated according to established procedures.
Specifically, the manufacturing process for Micro-X Rover RV71 that is marketed and distributed in the US has not been validated. The firm was unable to provide a documented justification for the decision not validate.
Observation 4
Procedures for corrective and preventive action have not been adequately established.
Specifically, Quality Event and CAPA procedure, SOP006 does not ensure that 1) sources of quality data are adequately analyzed to identify existing and potential causes of nonconforming product or other quality problems. 2) the firm failed to adequately identify the corrective actions for CAPA040-23 involving a reported malfunction of Rover Model: RV35.
Observation 5
Procedures for receiving, reviewing, and evaluating complaints by a formally designated unit have not been adequately established.
Specifically, the complaints of reported malfunctions of the Micro-X Rover Mobile X-ray Systems are
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]The Harvard Drug Group, LLC dba Major Pharmaceutical and Rug… — Seal investigation not widened
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA cited The Harvard Drug Group, LLC dba Major Pharmaceutical and Rugby Laboratories for not extending a complaint investigation to other lots.
Published
2026-07-28
Document no.
fda483-193898
Site / company
The Harvard Drug Group, LLC dba Major Pharmaceutical and Rugby Laboratories · FEI 1818658
Site · type
483
Inspection date
03/20/2026
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: an investigation (SCAR-000303) dated 30 December 2025 confirmed a defective sealing process and material as the root cause, but was not extended to other lots or other products using the same process and material, and only one lot of that product was recalled
Fact: more than 20 complaints of the same poor blister seal strength were received between 12 December 2025 and early March 2026
Observation: the procedure (SOP-05162) does not require the quality unit to verify variable information such as lot number and expiry date on the finished label against the certificate of conformance before release
Insight · Editorial insight
Once a packaging defect is traced to process or material, the investigation has to widen to every product using that process. Firms doing contract packaging or repackaging should set up the procedure so that an affected product list is drawn up first when the cause is equipment or material.
Check points
Criteria for widening a packaging defect investigation to products using the same process and material
The requirement for quality unit verification of variable label information before release
Criteria for reopening an investigation once complaints recur
Observation detail · 3 observations · From the source
Inspectors: Demario L Walls · Nelson N Ayangho · Sarah E Venti
Observation 1
The responsibilities and procedures applicable to the quality control unit are not in writing.
Investigations of an unexplained discrepancy anda failure of a batch or any of its components to meet any of its specifications did not extend to other batches of the same drug product and other drug products that may have been associated with the specific failure or discrepancy.
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Sterigenics US , LLC — Tests repeated without investigation
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA cited the contract sterilisation facility Sterigenics US , LLC for not recording deviations from written test procedures and for delayed investigations and CAPA.
Published
2026-07-27
Document no.
fda483-193860
Site / company
Sterigenics US , LLC · FEI 3001236277
Site · type
Contract Sterilizer · 483
Inspection date
08/23/2022
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: the firm's procedure (G-WI-RAD-QA-335, Revision 3.0, effective 30 November 2020) requires a written correction investigation report on repeat failure, but failed tests were repeated until they passed without investigation or documentation, with no written basis for that practice
Fact: the test data concerned is used as the basis for releasing sterilised drug batches and issuing processing certificates to customers
Observation: deviation and nonconformance investigations (G-WI-QA-002) and CAPAs (G-WI-QA-005) were not closed within the procedural deadlines, and at least 17 complaints remained unresolved past their handling deadline
Insight · Editorial insight
How a contract steriliser handles measurement and dose testing feeds directly into the sponsor's sterility assurance evidence. Firms using contract sterilisation should make records of failed and repeated tests and CAPA closure performance routine audit items.
Check points
Management of failed and repeated test records at the contract steriliser
Performance against investigation and CAPA deadlines
The number of unresolved complaints and the reasons for delay
Observation detail · 3 observations · From the source
Inspectors: Patty P Kaewussdangkul · Timothy H Vo · Brittny C Cargo
Observation 1
Deviations from written test procedures are not recorded and justified.
Specifically, Your firm’s SOP entitled, “(b) (4) Test using (b) (4) * Document No. G-WI- RAD-QA-335, Revision 3.0, Effective November 30, 2020, states that the “(b) (4) test” must be performed on the (b) (4) to ensure the instruments (6) (4) accuracy. Initial failures attributed to sample preparation errors may be repeated but a repeated failure requires a written “Calibration Investigation Report”. There were several initial and repeated (b) (4) test failures that were not investigated and/or documented. Instead, the analyst repeats the (b) (4) test until it passes. There is no written explanation/justification for this current practice. Furthermore, your firm relies on the data from the (b) (4) to release batches of drug products that have undergone (b) (4) sterilization and to provide your customers a Certificate of Processing stating that the drug products have achieved adequate exposure during the sterilization process. QUALITY SYSTEM
Observation 2
The responsibilities and procedures applicable to the quality control unit are not fully followed.
Specifically, a) Your firm's SOP entitled, “Deficiency Handling”, Document No. G-WI-QA-002, Revision 14, Effective March 31, 2022 states that the Quality Control Unit is responsible for the timely completion of investigations however, your firm's Quality Control Unit (QCU) repeatedly failed to complete investigations of deficiencies (deviations & non-conformances) within the (b) (4) time frame with/without customer notification as written in your SOP. b) Similarly, your firm’s SOP entitled, “Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA), Document No. G- WI-QA-005, Revision 15, Effective February 28, 2022 states that the QCU is responsible for closing CAPAs within a ®@ of initiation, However, your firm's QCU failed to close all corrective/preventative actions within the (b) (4) _ time frame as written in your SOP.
Observation 3
Procedures describing the handling of all written and oral complaints regarding a drug product are not followed.
Specifically, Your firm's SOP entitled, "Customer Complaints", Document No. G-WI-CUS-001, Revision No. 16, Effective December 31, 2021 states that the Preliminary Investigation and Risk Assessment is to be completed as soon as possible but within (b) (4) of receipt of customer complaint. In addition, it states that the customer follow up is to be conducted a (6) 4) after the preliminary investigation/risk assessment is completed. However, at time of inspection, there were at least seventeen (17) open complaints that exceeded the time frame that have not been resolved.
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]American Regent, Inc. — Electronic data review not documented
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA cited the testing facility American Regent, Inc. for not documenting the quality unit's data review.
Published
2026-07-27
Document no.
fda483-193863
Site / company
American Regent, Inc. · FEI 3003433784
Site · type
Control Testing Laboratory · 483
Inspection date
03/05/2026
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: before approving finished product test summaries, the quality unit does not clearly document that it performed and verified review of electronic raw data from chromatography, spectrophotometry, endotoxin and particle testing, review of audit trails at file and run level, verification of spreadsheet calculations, and resolution of failing results including out-of-specification
Observation: no record of the review of reference standard expiry (SOP AR-SOP-0462, version 11.0, effective 7 September 2022)
Observation: no record of the review of reagents and disposal of expired reagents (SOP AR-SOP-0437, version 16.0, effective 16 July 2025)
Insight · Editorial insight
Even where a review was actually carried out, without a record of what was reviewed it is assessed the same as not having been done. Laboratories should confirm that audit trail and calculation verification items sit on the data review checklist as separately signed entries.
Check points
The record format for reviewing electronic raw data and audit trails, item by item
The second check record for spreadsheet calculation verification
Records of review of reference standard and reagent expiry
Observation detail · 1 observation · From the source
Inspectors: Lisa R Hilliard
Observation 1
The responsibilities and procedures applicable to the quality control unit are not in writing and fully followed.
Specifically, A)Your quality unit does not clearly document that data review is performed and verified as outlined in the Laboratory Documentation Checklist form prior to approval of the Finished Product Test Summary form for the 1) review ofelectronic raw data, including but not limited to high- performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Ultraviolet—visible (UV-Vis) spectra, bacterial endotoxin testing (BET), and particle size analysis, 2) review of file or run level audit trails for laboratory instruments such as HPLCs, 3) verification of all calculations when excel worksheets are used, and 4) review and resolution of out-of-specification (OOS) or other laboratory non- conformances associated with chemistry or microbiological testing. B)Your quality unit does not document review of 1) (b) (4) standard checks for expiration date as outlined in SOP AR-SOP-0462 Receipt, Handling, and Storage ofReference Standards (version 11.0, effective 09/07/2022) and 2) the review of reagents and discarding of expired reagents from laboratory inventory as outlined in SOP AR-SOP-0437 Preparation, Documentation, and Storage ofSolutions, Mobile Phase, and Reagents (version 16.0, effective 07/16/2025)
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Vera Therapeutics, Inc. — Investigator statements not updated
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA inspected Vera Therapeutics, Inc. as a clinical trial sponsor and cited failure to obtain updated investigator statements and failure to provide investigators with needed information.
Published
2026-07-27
Document no.
fda483-193864
Site / company
Vera Therapeutics, Inc. · FEI 3037451774
Site · type
Sponsor · 483
Inspection date
03/02/2026
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: at least three domestic clinical sites consented and enrolled subjects in the amended phase of the study without an updated form FDA 1572
Observation: the protocol amendment changed the objective and title of the study, but only the FDA 1572 prepared for the earlier phase was held, so the requirement in 21 CFR 312.53(c)(1) could not be met
Observation: three of the 15 reported serious adverse events were reported without the date the site became aware of them
Insight · Editorial insight
In a sponsor inspection, managing the timing of document updates is itself the evidence of compliance. Developers should confirm that a protocol amendment automatically triggers renewal of the investigator statement and delegation documents at each site.
Check points
The trigger for renewing investigator statements when a protocol is amended
The requirement to record the site awareness date when reporting a serious adverse event
Records of information the sponsor provided to the sites
Observation detail · 2 observations · From the source
Inspectors: Cynthia J Tsui
Observation 1
Failure to obtain a complete investigator statement, form FDA-1572, before permitting an investigator to participate in an investigation.
Specifically, at least three (3) domestic clinical sites were found to have consented and enrolled subjects under the (6) (4) portion of the Study Protocol (b) (4) without completing an updated form FDA 1572. These sites were initially activated under the (b) (4) _portion of the study (b) (4) and had completed a form FDA 1572 for (b) (4) . However, the sponsor failed to request an updated form FDA 1572 after the sites continued study participation under (b) (4) Although (b) (4) was executed as a protocol amendment, (b) (4) is described as a dose-ranging study in the protocol title whereas (b) (4) is not a dose-ranging study. In addition, the forms FDA 1572 that were completed for (Bb) (4) specified participation of the (b) (4) portion only. Therefore, the protocol titles and study objectives of(b) (4) and (b) (4) are different, and not all requirements of 21 CFR 312.53(c)(1) could be fulfilled without updating the form FDA 1572.
Observation 2
Failure to provide investigators with the information needed to conduct the study properly and ensure the study is conducted in accordance with the protocol and/or investigational plan.
Specifically, three (3) out of the fifteen (15) reported serious adverse events (SAEs) were found to have been reported by the clinical sites without providing the date of site awareness of the event. As stated within the clinical investigational plan ((b) (4) ), the clinical sites are to report SAEs directly into
FDA cited the medical gas facility Linde Industrial Gas for a particulate risk arising from damaged filling hose gaskets.
Published
2026-07-27
Document no.
fda483-193865
Site / company
Linde Industrial Gas · FEI 1832669
Site · type
Medical Gas · 483
Inspection date
03/11/2026
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: the filling hose gaskets used to connect the tanker to the shipping container were observed cracked and damaged
Observation: the filter installed on the filling line is not validated as removing all gasket particulate
Observation: no testing has been performed to demonstrate that fine particulate does not pass the filter and contaminate the finished product
Insight · Editorial insight
In medical gases too, wear and damage to product contact parts is assessed directly as a particulate contamination route. Medical gas and liquid filling lines should confirm the replacement interval for contact parts and the data verifying filter removal efficiency.
Check points
Inspection and replacement interval for product contact gaskets and seals
Verification of particulate removal efficiency of the filling line filter
Records of impact assessment on already filled product when a part is found damaged
Observation detail · 1 observation · From the source
Observation 1
Equipment shall be constructed so that surfaces that contact components, in-process materials, or medical gases shall not be reactive, additive, or absorptive so as to alter the safety, identity, strength, quality, or purity of the medical gas beyond the official or other established requirements.
Specifically, Your firm failed to provide adequate assurance that gasket particulate does not ingress into the container closure (e.g., tank) during filling operations. We observed (6) (4) gaskets used in the filling hose to connect to the shipping containers of the trailer trucks to be cracked and fractured. Your firm has not validated that the (b) (4) installed in the filling line is effective at removing all potential gasket particulates. No studies have been conducted to provide assurance that microscopic particulates (smaller than (b) (4) ) do not bypass the (5) (4) and contaminate the finished drug product.
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Dabur India Limited — Microbiology results contradict the plates
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
FDA issued seven observations at the OTC site Dabur India Limited, including microbiological test records that did not match the state of the plates.
Published
2026-07-27
Document no.
fda483-193876
Site / company
Dabur India Limited · FEI 3001413302
Site · type
OTC Manufacturer · 483
Inspection date
01/16/2026
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: finished product microbiological samples were all reported as less than 10 colonies, but during the inspection on 12 January 2026 colonies were seen on many plates and some were too numerous to count
Observation: annual product quality reviews were not performed for many OTC products, and residue on ignition and melting point results in batch records and certificates did not match the analytical worksheets
Observation: on 15 and 16 January 2026 live birds and bird droppings were found in the raw material warehouse, an unidentified black substance covered more than 25 percent of the ceiling area, and a gap of about one inch was found at the finished goods dock door
Insight · Editorial insight
A mismatch between perfect microbiological data on paper and the state of the plates on the floor is a finding that undermines the credibility of all testing. Firms using contract sites for OTC and topical products should make the ability to reconcile microbiological raw data against plate reading records an audit item.
Check points
Retention of and ability to reconcile microbiological plate reading raw data
The range of products covered by the annual product quality review
Warehouse pest control and inspection of building defects
Observation detail · 7 observations · From the source
Observation 1
The quality control unit lacks authority to review production records to assure that no errors have occurred and fully investigate errors that have occurred.
During the inspection, your firm's laboratory operations were found to have significant deficiencies in data integrity, record maintenance, and analytical controls. Your quality control unit did not adequately oversee these operations to prevent systematic violations. Specifically: A) Inaccurate Laboratory Data: Review of records of over m@ finished product microbiology samples tested over oe revealed that 100% of the results were reported as "<10" (zero colonies) in laboratory records. However, during the inspection on January 12, 2026, investigator observed the presence of colonies on multiple plates during plate reading activities including two plates that were TNTC (too numerous to count) for the drug product m@ wo which was inconsistent with the documented trend. Your firm performs microbial release testing for US marketed OTC products including oe oe Additionally, @@ testing data exhibited repetitive number patterns for duplicate microbial m@ testing plates (example CFUs: m@ oe that suggest the data may not reflect actual analytical test results. Your facility uses m@ as a component in drug products, including »@ and multiple m@ as well as for cleaning of manufacturing equipm
Observation 2
Procedures for the cleaning and maintenance of equipment are deficient regarding the protection of clean equipment from contamination prior to use.
Specifically, your cleaning validation program for non-dedicated manufacturing equipment, used for multiple drug products, is inadequate.
Observation 3
Drug product production and control records, are not reviewed and approved by the quality control unit to determine compliance with all established, approved written procedures before a batch is released or distributed.
Specifically, During the inspection, batch manufacturing and analytical records for @ batches across @ products were reviewed: oe The following deficiencies were observed: A) Analytical data for residue on ignition and melting range tests recorded in BMRs and COAs did not match the corresponding entries in@@ analytical data books for O@
Observation 4
Written procedures are not established and followed for evaluations conducted at least annually to review records associated with a representative number of batches, whether approved or rejected.
Specifically, during the inspection, it was observed that your firm has not conducted Annual Product Quality Reviews (APQRs) for the majority of products manufactured at @@ manufacturing units. While your firm provided APQRs for oe numerous other OTC drug products manufactured during the review period lack APQRs. Based on batch records reviewed, products missing APQRs include various m@ products manufactured at Unile@ Your firm's own SOP APQR (SOP/QA/014-06, Section 8.5) acknowledges this requirement, stating "Annual Product Quality Review shall be prepared for all products which are in the market oe
Observation 5
Buildings used in the manufacture, processing, packing or holding of drug products are not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and free of infestation by rodents, birds insects, and other vermin.
Specifically, during the inspection conducted on [01/15 and 01/16/2026 ], the following deficient conditions were observed: a live bird and bird droppings were found in the raw material warehouse, approximately 30 feet from m@ packaging materials; apparent unidentified black substance was observed covering over 25% of the ceiling surfaces in both the raw material warehouse and finished drug product storage warehouse; and a gap approximately 1 inch was observed in the dock door of the finished product storage warehouse.
Observation 6
Equipment surfaces that contact components and in-process materials are reactive, additive or absorptive so as to alter the safety, identity, strength, quality, or purity of the drug product beyond the official or other established requirements.
Your firm failed to establish adequate written procedures for production and process controls designed to assure that the drug products have the identity, strength, purity, and quality that they are purported or represented to possess.
Specifically, A) Your firm failed to complete process validation studies for oe o@ manufactured at@@ as required bye@ B) Your firm lacks adequate controls over your stability testing program. Specifically, you do not maintain a complete inventory of stability samples under test nor establish procedures for reviewing stability data generated by o@
FDA cited the active ingredient site Smithfield Biosciences, Inc. for inadequate supplier qualification and process validation.
Published
2026-07-27
Document no.
fda483-193877
Site / company
Smithfield Biosciencs, Inc. · FEI 1527761
Site · type
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Manufacturer · 483
Inspection date
12/23/2025
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Observation: the material manufacturer stated that its product does not follow GMP and is not pharmaceutical grade, making it unsuitable for active ingredient production, yet it was approved as a qualified supplier without a certificate identifying and quantifying impurities and without a risk assessment
Observation: process validation did not verify the processing times specified in the batch record and procedure (SOP# 149), and validation batches were made again after significant deviations and out-of-specification results on colour, loss on drying and total viable count
Observation: two confirmed out-of-specification results were reworked without root cause being established, and instruments without audit trail or individual login were used with a shared administrator password
Insight · Editorial insight
Approving a material the supplier itself described as not for pharmaceutical use reads as evidence that supplier management operated only as a formality. A step confirming that supplier statements and certificate attributes meet compendial requirements has to sit before qualification approval.
Check points
Confirming certificate attributes meet compendial requirements before supplier approval
The rule prohibiting rework of a confirmed out-of-specification result without an identified root cause
Alternative controls for instruments without audit trail or individual login
Observation detail · 6 observations · From the source
Inspectors: Logan Williams · Anna Spiros
Observation 1
Process Validation performed does not demonstrate that critical process parameters produce consistent APIs meeting their specifications and quality.
Specifically, Your firm’s process validation for® USP,i product codes, does not include validation of processing times listed in the batch record and in procedure SOP# 149. For example®® 4) cycle minimum times in the batch record were not tested, function was not monitored or recorded, maximum and minimum loads are not defined for stress testing the process, anc) being held throughout the cycle is not monitored. In addition, your firm manually switches cycle ®® and?) operation rather than using recipes for repeatability. Your firm processed ®® product code batches and®® _ product code batches during process validation due to various significant deviations and OOS results, such as product Color, atypical Loss on Drying, Total Plate Count failures, and other issues. This caused your firm to make additional batches in order to achieve process validation criteria of three consecutive product batches meeting specification. Your firm has released approximately { out off} batches of®® product code produced in the past two years and (} out off} batches off} product code produced in the past two years. In addition, your firm’s procedure, SOP# 149, “Operating the®® ” states to (b) (4)
Observation 2
Supplier qualification do not include evaluations that provide adequate evidence that the manufacturer can consistently provide material meeting specifications.
Specifically, A.) Your manufacturer of has stated that “This product is unsuitable for use in the production ofAPIs as — do not follow required GMP practices and do not sell pharmaceutical grade products”. You proceeded to qualify this manufacturer of without obtaining a COA listing the identification and quantitation of all impurities as per the USP requirements. Additionally, you did not conduct a risk assessment to determine if this product would affect the quality of the final product. B.) Your firm has not completed additional testing of per USP standards at appropriate intervals since 2021 to assure that the manufacturer can consistently provide meeting specifications. C.) Your supplier of has not provided comprehensive certificates of analysis per USP requirements for every shipment/lot of received since 2021 and your firm has not checked and verified the reliability of certificates ofanalysis at regular intervals. | |
Observation 3
Batch records and laboratory records of critical steps are not reviewed and approved by the quality unit appropriately.
[FDA 483 observation · FDA]Creative Testing Solutions — Multiple 483 records published
Evidence BFDASignal High · T3483
23 Form 483 inspection records were published in the FDA OII FOIA electronic reading room. The original PDFs are available but the text of the individual observations could not be captured automatically, so only the facility and inspection date list is set out.
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Records published: 23, with observation text not captured automatically, though the original PDFs are available
Representative facility: Creative Testing Solutions, with 22 others
Source: FDA OII FOIA electronic reading room
Insight · Editorial insight
Publication of inspection records whose observation text could not be captured is not in itself a signal to act. Firms should check whether any of their supply chain facilities appear on the list and, if so, read the original PDF directly.
Check points
Check whether any supply chain or sourcing facility appears on the list
Read the original FDA FOIA PDF directly where one does
[Regulatory news · PIC/S]2026 PIC/S Seminar (Istanbul / Türkiye) — Seminar on digital transformation in GMP
Evidence BPIC/SSignal Med · T2GMP News
PIC/S opened registration for a Digital Transformation in GMP seminar to be hosted by TMMDA in Turkey in November 2026.
Published
2026-07-30
Document no.
390bbf7fd2e8
Issuing authority
PIC/S
Topic
2026 PIC/S Seminar (Istanbul / Türkiye)
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Subject: Digital Transformation in GMP
Dates and host: 4 to 6 November 2026, TMMDA, Turkey
Audience: medicines regulatory authorities only
Insight · Editorial insight
PIC/S is putting the digital transformation of GMP oversight on the agenda shared between regulators. It is worth allowing for the possibility that electronic records and data governance take up more of the inspection.
Check points
Pull together the current state of electronic record and audit trail governance
Readiness to demonstrate electronic systems during an inspection
[Regulatory news · PIC/S]Revision of PIC/S Recommendations on Qualification and Valid… — Qualification and validation revised
Evidence BPIC/SSignal Med · T2GMP News
PIC/S published a revision of its recommendations on qualification and validation (PI 006-4).
Published
2026-07-30
Document no.
c3e4d45606f0
Issuing authority
PIC/S
Topic
Revision of PIC/S Recommendations on Qualification and Validation (PI 006-4)
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Document: PIC/S Recommendations on Qualification and Validation, revised as PI 006-4
Published: 30 July 2026, Geneva
Issuing body: PIC/S
Insight · Editorial insight
The qualification and validation baseline that inspectors in PIC/S member countries refer to has been updated. Firms should compare their own validation master plan against the revision and decide how far to adopt it.
Check points
Compare the revision against the firm's own validation master plan
Plan for reflecting the revision in the qualification document set
[WHO · WHO]Lupin Ltd — WHO public inspection report published
Evidence BWHOSignal Med · T2WHO
WHO published a public inspection report (WHOPIR) for Lupin Ltd as the outcome of a prequalification inspection.
Published
Unknown
Document no.
who-whopir-2a66ecf2a996
Topic
Lupin Ltd
Issuing authority
WHO
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Document: WHO public inspection report, covering GMP inspection of the manufacturing site, contract research organisation and quality control laboratory
Subject: Lupin Ltd
Status: the conclusion and 17 summarised sections are included, with the site found compliant with WHO GMP for finished products
Insight · Editorial insight
A WHOPIR is one of the few public documents that lets a supplier's GMP inspection outcome be checked directly from outside. Firms supplied with materials or finished product from the site should carry the areas covered in the report into their supplier assessment.
Check points
Read the areas covered in the WHOPIR text
Update the supplier assessment for products supplied from the site
Inspection report detail · From the source · WHO · Item 17
Inspection outcome
Original · WHOPIR
Based on the areas inspected, the people met and the documents reviewed, and considering the findings of the inspection, including the observations listed in the Inspection Report, Lupin Ltd (Chikalthana) located at A-28/1 MIDC Industrial Area, Chikalthana, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, 431210, India was considered to be operating at an acceptable level of the WHO guideline on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for finished pharmaceutical products. All the non-compliances observed during the inspection that were listed in the full report as well as those reflected in the WHOPIR, were addressed by the manufacturer, to a satisfactory level, prior to the publication of the WHOPIR. This WHOPIR will remain valid for 3 years, provided that the outcome of any inspection conducted during this period is positive.
1. Pharmaceutical quality system (PQS)
Original · WHOPIR
At Lupin Limited (Chikalthana), in general, there was a comprehensively designed and correctly implemented pharmaceutical quality system (PQS) incorporating GMP and QRM. Lupin Limited (Chikalthana) assumed responsibility for the quality of the pharmaceutical products and ensured that they are fit for their intended use, comply with the requirements of the marketing authorization and did not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality or efficacy. The attainment of this quality objective was the responsibility of senior management. …
2. Good manufacturing practices for pharmaceutical products
Original · WHOPIR
In general, Lupin Limited (Chikalthana) applied the main concepts and principles of GMP aiming primarily at managing and minimizing the risks inherent in pharmaceutical manufacture to ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of products. Under GMP, the following activities were implemented:
all manufacturing processes were clearly defined, systematically reviewed for associated risks in the light of scientific knowledge and experience, and shown to be capable of consistently manufacturing pharmaceutical products of the required quality that comply with their specifications;
qualification an …
3. Sanitation and hygiene
Original · WHOPIR
In general, a high level of sanitation and hygiene was practised in every aspect of the manufacture of pharmaceutical products at Lupin Limited (Chikalthana). The scope of sanitation and hygiene covered personnel, premises, equipment and apparatus, production materials and containers, products for cleaning and disinfection, and anything that could become a source of contamination to the product. Potential sources of contamination were eliminated through an integrated comprehensive programme of sanitation and hygiene. …
4. Qualification and validation
Original · WHOPIR
Lupin Limited (Chikalthana) identified what qualification and validation work was required to prove that the critical aspects of their particular operation were controlled. A validation master plan (VMP) documented and clearly defined the key elements of a qualification and validation programme of Lupin Limited (Chikalthana). The VMP included a commitment to maintain continued validation status as well as clear roles and responsibilities to undertake the qualification and validation activities. …
5. Complaints
Original · WHOPIR
All complaints and other information concerning potentially defective products were carefully reviewed by quality unit in accordance with written procedures. Corrective actions were taken where applicable. Written procedures describing the action to be taken, including the need to consider a recall, in the case of a complaint concerning a possible product defect were in place. A person was designated as being responsible for handling the complaints and deciding the measures to be taken. …
6. Product recalls
Original · WHOPIR
This subject was not covered during the inspection due to time constraint.
7. Contract production, analysis and other activities
Original · WHOPIR
This subject was not covered during the inspection due to time constraint. It was noted, though, that no production activities and few testing activities were contracted out by Lupin Limited (Chikalthana).
8. Self-inspection, quality audits, and suppliers’ audits and approval
Original · WHOPIR
This subject was not covered during the inspection due to time constraint.
9. Personnel
Original · WHOPIR
Lupin Limited (Chikalthana) had a well-established organization chart along with adequate number of personnel. Key posts, including heads of production, the heads of quality, comprising the quality assurance and quality control functions, as well as the authorized person, were occupied by full-time personnel. The heads of production and quality were independent of each other. Personnel at Lupin Limited (Chikalthana) had the necessary qualifications and practical experience to carry out all the manufacturing, including production and control, tasks. …
10. Training
Original · WHOPIR
This subject was not covered during the inspection due to time constraints.
11. Personal hygiene
Original · WHOPIR
Personnel underwent health examinations prior to and during employment including periodic eye check of personnel conducting visual inspections. Training in personal hygiene was provided to all personnel, and high level of personal hygiene was observed by all those concerned with manufacturing processes. Personnel was instructed to wash their hands before entering production areas. Instructions and pictograms to this effect were posted and complied with. …
12. Premises
Original · WHOPIR
In general, the premises were appropriately located, designed, constructed, adapted, and maintained to suit the operations being carried out. The layout, design, and construction of the premises minimized the risk of errors, enabled effective cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance, and thereby helped prevent cross-contamination and reduced the accumulation of dust or dirt. Where dust was generated (e.g. …
13. Equipment
Original · WHOPIR
Equipment was located, designed, constructed, adapted and maintained to suit the operations to be carried out. The layout and design of equipment aimed to minimize the risk of errors and permit effective cleaning and maintenance in order to avoid cross-contamination, build-up of dust or dirt, and, in general, any adverse effect on the quality of products. Non-dedicated equipment was cleaned according to validated cleaning procedures between being used for production of different pharmaceutical products to prevent cross-contamination. …
14. Materials
Original · WHOPIR
Materials were properly managed at Lupin Limited (Chikalthana) in terms of receipt, quarantine, testing, storage, release and dispensing. An enterprise resource management programme (SAP) was used for materials management, including provisions for quarantine and release. Dedicated materials sampling areas were available at the raw materials warehouse while dispensing was performed at dedicated dispensing areas at the production suite.
15. Documentation
Original · WHOPIR
Documentation was covered as part of the inspection of other GMP elements/subjects. In general, good documentation practices were implemented at Lupin Limited (Chikalthana). Documents in the form of specifications and testing procedures of starting materials, intermediates and finished products; master formulae; packaging instructions; batch manufacturing records; batch packaging records and SOPs were approved, signed and dated by the appropriate responsible persons with unambiguous contents. Documents were regularly reviewed and kept up to date.
16. Good practices in production
Original · WHOPIR
Production operations, including receipt and cleaning, quarantine, sampling, storage, dispensing and labelling, processing and packaging followed clearly defined procedures in accordance with the applicable manufacturing and marketing authorizations as well as WHO prequalification provisions and commitments. Deviations from instructions or procedures were documented, investigated and decided upon, including provisions to extend the investigation to other batches of the same product and other products that might have been associated with the specific deviation. …
17. Good practices in quality control
Original · WHOPIR
The quality control was independent from production at Lupin Limited (Chikalthana). The QC operations were under the authority of a person (Head QC) with appropriate qualifications and experience. QC was in charge of sampling, inspecting, and testing starting materials, packaging materials, and intermediate, bulk, and finished products, and for monitoring environmental conditions for GMP purposes. …
[WHO · WHO]Zhejiang Keming Biopharmaceuticals — WHO public inspection report published
Evidence BWHOSignal Med · T2WHO
WHO published a public inspection report (WHOPIR) for Zhejiang Keming Biopharmaceuticals as the outcome of a prequalification inspection.
Published
Unknown
Document no.
who-whopir-64cabf386163
Topic
Zhejiang Keming Biopharmaceuticals
Issuing authority
WHO
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Document: WHO public inspection report, covering GMP inspection of the manufacturing site, contract research organisation and quality control laboratory
Subject: Zhejiang Keming Biopharmaceuticals
Status: the conclusion and 15 summarised sections are included, with the site found compliant with WHO GMP
Insight · Editorial insight
A site supplying through the WHO prequalification route has its inspection outcome published, which makes continuous verification possible. Firms sourcing biological materials or intermediates from this site should confirm the inspection scope and the products covered from the report.
Check points
Confirm the inspection scope and products covered as recorded in the WHOPIR
Update the assessment record for the biological material supplier
Inspection report detail · From the source · WHO · Item 15
Inspection outcome
Original · WHOPIR
Based on the areas inspected, the people met and the documents reviewed, and considering the findings of the inspection, including the observations listed in the Inspection Report, Zhejiang Keming Biopharmaceuticals Co. Ltd located at 1 Dingshan Road, Yulin Subdistrict, Xinchang, Zhejiang, R.P. China was considered to be operating at an acceptable level of compliance with WHO GMP Guidelines. All the non-compliances observed during the inspection that were listed in the full report as well as those reflected in the WHOPIR, were addressed by the manufacturer, to a satisfactory level, prior to the publication of the WHOPIR. This WHOPIR will remain valid for three years, provided that the outcome of any inspection conducted during this period is positive.
1. Quality management
Original · WHOPIR
A system for managing quality that involved participation of management and appropriate manufacturing personnel was in place. Quality-related activities were defined and documented. The quality department was independent of production department. Staff authorized to release intermediates and APIs were specified. Quality-related activities were recorded at the time they were performed. Deviations from established procedures were documented and investigated. Regular internal audits were performed in accordance with an approved schedule. A risk assessment procedure was in place. …
2. Personnel
Original · WHOPIR
The company maintained an organization chart that clearly distinguished the duties and reporting lines of its quality and production departments. Job descriptions were identified and available. The job descriptions of the following key personnel were reviewed:
Quality Director, Quality Management Department
Deputy Quality Director and Quality Manager
Head of Quality Assurance and Responsible person for product Release The Company employed 700 employees according to the company’s SMF at the time of inspection. The number of personnel appeared adequate to the present activities. …
3. Buildings and facilities
Original · WHOPIR
Buildings and facilities for manufacturing intermediates were designed and constructed for easy cleaning, maintenance, and operation suitable to each production stage. They were properly maintained and kept clean throughout the manufacture of intermediates and APIs. The production blocks for Rifamycin S Sodium included Workshop 3016A, Workshop 3016B, Workshop 3016, Workshop 3026 and Workshop 3036 which formed the basis of the inspection. Water system Drinking water and deionized water were used in the production of Rifamycin S Sodium. …
4. Process equipment
Original · WHOPIR
Equipment for intermediate and API manufacturing was properly designed, sized, and located for use, cleaning, and maintenance. Materials in contact did not affect product quality. All equipment was dedicated to Rifamycin S Sodium production. Equipment Qualification Equipment qualification was performed following written procedures which included:
SOP “Procedure for DQ”
SOP “Procedure for OQ”
SOP “Procedure for PQ” The qualification of an autoclave was checked and discussed. …
5. Documentation and records
Original · WHOPIR
The site's documentation system was primarily paper based. Documents for manufacturing intermediates or APIs were drafted, reviewed, approved, and distributed per written procedures, with issuance and revision history tracked according to SOP “Good document practices”. The SOP “Quality related documents management” established document retention procedures. Laboratory control records included complete data derived from all tests conducted to ensure compliance with established specifications and standards, including examinations and assays. …
6. Materials management
Original · WHOPIR
Materials were stored in warehouses based on temperature needs and material type. The storage facilities were intended for production materials, encompassing raw and auxiliary materials, finished products, packaging components, labels, and hazardous chemicals. The area and capacity of the storage spaces were appropriately matched to the current scale of production, with designated zones allocated for material sampling. Ample space was provided for materials, items pending testing, and finished goods, ensuring compliance with specific storage requirements. …
7. Production and in-process controls
Original · WHOPIR
The production workshops were not dedicated to Rifamycin S Sodium manufacturing. Raw materials were weighed and measured using appropriately accurate devices. Written procedures were established to monitor the progress and control the performance of processing steps that cause variability in the quality characteristics of the intermediate. In-process controls and their acceptance criteria were defined. All production steps were in operation during the WHO inspection. The relevant production areas were visited. Manufacturing processes were generally adequately defined. …
8. Packaging and identification labelling of APIs and intermediates
Original · WHOPIR
During the visit to the production workshop, packaging/labelling operations were not carried out. According to the BMR reviewed during the inspection, line clearance was documented before and after labelling/packaging procedures.
9. Storage and distribution
Original · WHOPIR
Facilities were available for the storage of materials under appropriate conditions. Records were maintained of these conditions. A system was in place by which the distribution of each batch of intermediate and/or API can be readily determined to permit its recall.
10. Laboratory controls
Original · WHOPIR
Physicochemical laboratory Adequate quality control facilities were provided. Procedures were in place describing sampling, testing, approval or rejection of materials and recording and storage of laboratory data. Specifications, sampling plans, and test procedures were documented and accessible. Laboratory controls were followed and documented at the time of performance. Any departures from procedures were documented and explained. OOS results obtained were investigated and documented according to a procedure. …
11. Validation
Original · WHOPIR
VMP The SOP Validation master plan was reviewed. It described the validation policy and specified that VMP should be periodically reviewed. Annual VMP plan should be established in December of the year and reviewed the following January. The Validation master Plan for 2025 was available. Process validation Process validation was performed following written procedures. The procedures indicated that at least three consecutive batches in commercial batch size should be engaged in the process validation. Holding time study was required. Process validation for Rifamycin S Sodium were verified. …
12. Change control (CC)
Original · WHOPIR
The SOP “Change control procedure” and flow chart were checked. The Quality Department oversaw the change request, supervise implementation, and approve the change. Changes were classified as minor, moderate and major based on nature, scope and impact on safety, effectiveness, and quality of the product. Following the change, some development work might be required such as stability studies, validation, regulatory approval, etc. The Change Control register for 2025 was available. Changes related to Rifamycin S Sodium were checked.
13. Rejection and re-use of materials
Original · WHOPIR
Rejection, reprocessing and reworking The procedures to handle non-confirming products were available. The SOP “Nonconforming product handling procedure” and SOP “Nonconforming product handling procedure” were verified. Reprocessing and Reworks Non-compliant intermediates or products were allowed one reprocessing or reworking according to the company SOP. Regulatory approval for reworked product was discussed. Recovery of Solvents Solvent recovery and its process validation related to Rifamycin S Sodium production were checked and discussed.
14. Complaints and Recalls
Original · WHOPIR
The complaint management process stipulated that staff receiving complaints need to promptly inform the Quality Assurance (QA) team. QA was responsible for recording, categorizing, and investigating each complaint, as well as preparing reports as required. Following an investigation, appropriate preventive and corrective actions were implemented when necessary. So far, there have been no recorded product complaints up to inspection dates, noting that only one customer from the ZMC group has been served. …
15. Contracts
Original · WHOPIR
Quality agreements were spot checked. Contracts permitted the contract giver to audit the contract acceptor’s facilities for compliance with GMP. Subcontracting was not allowed. Contract acceptor and contract giver responsibilities were clearly defined. Examples of contracts with vendor and/or service provider were checked and discussed.
[WHO · WHO]Zhejiang Xianju Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. — WHO public inspection report published
Evidence BWHOSignal Med · T2WHO
WHO published a public inspection report (WHOPIR) for Zhejiang Xianju Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Taizhou Xianju Site) as the outcome of a prequalification desk assessment.
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Document: WHO public inspection report, covering GMP inspection of the manufacturing site, contract research organisation and quality control laboratory
Status: the conclusion and the inspections relied upon (TGA and USFDA) are included, an assessment based on stringent regulatory authority inspection evidence
Insight · Editorial insight
This report shows that assessment and publication happen at the level of a specific site rather than the company. When assessing a supplier with several sites, confirm that the site actually supplying matches the site assessed.
Check points
Whether the supplying site matches the site inspected
Managing inspection history site by site
Inspection report detail · From the source · WHO
Inspection outcome
Original · WHOPIR
Based on the previous WHO, TGA and USFDA inspections and on the GMP evidence received and reviewed, it is considered that a desk assessment is acceptable in lieu of a WHO onsite inspection. The site Zhejiang Xianju Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. (Taizhou Xianju Site) located at: No.3 Donghai Fourth Avenue, Zhejiang, Toumen Port Economic Development Zone, Linhai, Taizhou, Zhejiang, 31706, China is considered to be operating at an acceptable level of compliance with WHO GMP guidelines. This WHOPIR will remain valid for 3 years, provided that the outcome of any inspection conducted during this period is positive.
Referenced inspection
Original · WHOPIR
Australian Government Department of Health TGA — 30/01/2024 to 02/02/2024
Referenced inspection
Original · WHOPIR
United States Food and Drug Administration USFDA — 11/11/2024 to 15/11/2024
[WHO · WHO]Strides Pharma Science Limited — WHO public inspection report published
Evidence BWHOSignal Med · T2WHO
WHO published a public inspection report (WHOPIR) for Strides Pharma Science Limited as the outcome of a prequalification desk assessment.
Published
Unknown
Document no.
who-whopir-e3c903996e33
Topic
Strides Pharma Science Limited
Issuing authority
WHO
Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Document: WHO public inspection report, covering GMP inspection of the manufacturing site, contract research organisation and quality control laboratory
Subject: Strides Pharma Science Limited
Status: the conclusion and the inspections relied upon (IGJ Netherlands and Anvisa) are included, an assessment based on stringent regulatory authority inspection evidence
Insight · Editorial insight
Assessment outcomes for suppliers serving international procurement keep accumulating as public documents. Firms manufacturing under contract for international procurement or export should periodically confirm whether a WHOPIR exists for the contract site and which version is current.
Check points
Confirm the current version of the contract site's WHOPIR
Pull together the inspection history of contract sites for internationally procured products
Inspection report detail · From the source · WHO
Inspection outcome
Original · WHOPIR
Based on the GMP evidence received and reviewed, it is considered that a desk assessment may be performed in lieu of a WHO Inspection. The site Strides Pharma Science Ltd, Oral Solid Dosage Forms Division, KRS Gardens located at, 36/7, Suragajakkanahalli, Indlawadi Cross, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore, Karnataka 562 106, India, is considered to be operating at an acceptable level of compliance with WHO GMP guidelines. This WHOPIR will remain valid for 3 years, provided that the outcome of any inspection conducted during this period is positive.
Referenced inspection
Original · WHOPIR
Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ Netherlands) — 15 to 18 April 2024
[GMP inspection · MFDS]Qingdao Huazhong Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. — Records not written at the time of work
Evidence AMFDSSignal High · T3GMP inspection
MFDS published the result of a post-approval GMP inspection of the active ingredient site Qingdao Huazhong Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. in China, which was assessed as having deficiencies.
Published
2026-07-31
Document no.
gmpinspect-1P_rAodwYSY
Site
Qingdao Huazhong Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
Inspection period
2026-05-12~2026-05-14
Original text
평가 결과: 지적(보완)사항(Deficiencies) 있음 분야 1) 구분 2) 근거 법령 지적(보완)사항 요약 비고 제조 기타 의약품 등의 안전에 관한 규칙 [별표 1의2] 제 6.1호 제조기록서를 작업과 동시에 작성하지 않았음 보완완료 시험실 기타 「의약품 등의 안전에 관한 규칙」 [별표 1의2] 제 11.
Key facts · Basis: official source record kept by the collector
Deficiency (manufacturing): the batch manufacturing record was not written at the same time as the work (Annex 1-2, clause 6.1) - resolved
Deficiency (laboratory): supporting test data was not attached to the quality control record (Annex 1-2, clause 11.1) - resolved
Deficiency (laboratory): no rule could be found covering reagent storage conditions (Annex 1-2, clause 6.2) - resolved
Insight · Editorial insight
Basic document controls such as contemporaneous recording and attaching supporting test data are cited at overseas active ingredient sites in the same way. Firms using material from this site should confirm that the contemporaneous recording requirement is reflected in the contract and the audit checklist.
Check points
Whether the material supplier's manufacturing records are written at the time of work
Whether supporting test data is attached to quality control records
Documentation of the rules on reagent storage conditions
[GMP inspection · MFDS](주)킵스바이오파마 — Independence of audit trail review
Evidence AMFDSSignal High · T3💊 Small moleculeGMP inspection
MFDS published the result of a post-approval GMP inspection of a finished product site, with deficiencies raised in the quality management area.
Published
2026-07-31
Document no.
gmpinspect-1P_rHLDTS7l
Site
(주)킵스바이오파마
Inspection period
2025-07-01~2025-07-03
Original text
평가 결과: 지적(보완)사항(Deficiencies) 있음 분야1) 구분2) 근거 법령 지적(보완)사항 요약 비고3 품질경영 기타 [별표1] 1의2 점검기록(Audit trail)에 대한 검토는 해당 작업 과 관련 없는 부서에서 실시할 것 보완완료 기타 [별표1] 1의2 시험장비 이외에 제조설비에 대한 점검기록 (Audit trail) 검토를 함께 수행할 것 보완완료 기타 [별표1] 7.
Key facts · Basis: official source record kept by the collector
Deficiency (quality management): audit trail review is to be carried out by a department unconnected with the work concerned (Annex 1) - resolved
Deficiency: audit trail review is to be carried out on manufacturing equipment as well as laboratory instruments (Annex 1) - resolved
Inspection: post-approval, finished product (single), inspected 1 to 3 July 2025, published 31 July 2026
Insight · Editorial insight
Domestic post-approval inspections are citing the independence of audit trail review and the scope of what is reviewed together. A site that has reviewed audit trails only for laboratory instruments should widen the scope to manufacturing equipment and separate the reviewer from the operating department.
Check points
Independence of the audit trail reviewer from the work concerned
Whether manufacturing equipment is included in the audit trail review scope
[Administrative action · MFDS](주)대일제약 — No batch manufacturing or quality records
Evidence AMFDSSignal High · T3Administrative action
MFDS found that no batch manufacturing record or quality control record had been prepared for a single-use waterproof adhesive bandage classed as a quasi-drug, and suspended manufacture of the product for three months.
Published
2026-07-28
Document no.
admin-2026005975
Companies
(주)대일제약
Action
○ 해당 품목 제조업무정지 3개월(처분기간: 2026. 8. 11. ~ 2026. 11. 10.)
- 처분 대상 품목: 클린방수밴드(1회용)
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Original text
○ 의약외품 제조업자는「약사법」 제37조제1항, 제38조제1항 및 「의약품 등의 안전에 관한 규칙」제43조제1항제5호, 제48조제1호에 따라 원료 및 자재의 입고부터 완제품의 출고에 이르기까지 필요한 시험검사 또는 검정을 철저히 하고 제조단위별 제조관리기록서와 품질관리기록서를 작성하여 갖추어야 하며, 이를 제조일로부터 3년이상 보존해야 하고 품질검사에 합격한 제품만을 출고하여야 하나
- 의약외품인 클린방수밴드(1회용)(제조번호: HCA4…
Key facts · Basis: official source record kept by the collector
Violation: the product (batch HCA40001, use by 2 February 2028) was manufactured and sold with no batch manufacturing record and no quality control record prepared at all
Action: three-month suspension of manufacture of the product (11 August 2026 to 10 November 2026)
Law applied: Pharmaceutical Affairs Act articles 37(1) and 38(1), and Rules on the Safety of Drugs articles 43(1)(5) and 48(1)
Insight · Editorial insight
The absence of batch manufacturing and quality records is on its own a ground for suspension of manufacture, regardless of any test result. Sites that also run a quasi-drug line should confirm the same batch record and retention regime applies as for medicines.
Check points
Preparation and retention of batch records on the quasi-drug line
The control confirming quality testing has passed before shipment
Consistency of the record system between medicines and quasi-drugs
[Guidance · MFDS]의료기기 소프트웨어 밸리데이션 가이드라인 — Guideline on medical device software
Evidence BMFDSSignal High · T3Guidance
MFDS published a guideline on validation of medical device software.
Published
2026-07-28
Document no.
data0011-15895
Issuing authority
MFDS
Topic
의료기기 소프트웨어 밸리데이션 가이드라인
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Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Document: guideline on medical device software validation (MFDS, 28 July 2026)
Nature: publication of a guideline
Status: the scope and detailed requirements need to be read from the original
Insight · Editorial insight
Although it is a medical device guideline, the risk-based approach to software validation overlaps substantially with computerised system validation under drug GMP. Drug manufacturing sites can usefully compare it against their own validation logic.
Check points
Read the scope and level of validation set out in the guideline
Consistency with the firm's own computerised system validation logic
[Administrative action · MFDS]알파제약(주) — GMP certificate cancelled over false records
Evidence AMFDSSignal High · T3Administrative action
MFDS found that the firm had repeatedly skipped some tests on 10 raw materials, written false certificates of analysis, and then used and sold those materials in finished product manufacture, and cancelled its GMP certificate for solid oral dosage forms.
Published
2026-07-22
Document no.
admin-2026005894
Companies
알파제약(주)
Action
○ 의약품 제조 및 품질관리기준 적합판정(내용고형제) 취소 (2026. 8. 3.)
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Original text
상기 업체는 적합판정 취소 제도 시행('22.12.11.) 이후 점검일('26.4.8.~4.10.
Key facts · Basis: official source record kept by the collector
Violation: from the introduction of the certificate cancellation scheme up to the inspection in April 2026, some tests were repeatedly not performed and false certificates were written for 10 raw materials including hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate and ethanol
Effect: those materials were used, after being passed as compliant, in the manufacture and sale of 16 finished products
Action: cancellation of the GMP certificate for solid oral dosage forms (3 August 2026), under Pharmaceutical Affairs Act article 38-3
Insight · Editorial insight
Skipping raw material release testing and writing certificates anyway went beyond product-level action to cancellation of the site's GMP certificate. Whether material testing is done in house or under contract, firms should check that the raw data of the test actually performed corresponds attribute by attribute to the certificate.
Check points
Correspondence between raw data of tests actually performed and the certificate, attribute by attribute
The control blocking issue of a certificate where a test was not performed
Periodic self-inspection against the conditions for keeping the GMP certificate
[Guidance · MFDS]제형별 사전 GMP 평가 운영 지침 — Guidance on pre-approval GMP by dosage form
Evidence BMFDSSignal Med · T2Guidance
MFDS published operating guidance on pre-approval GMP assessment by dosage form.
Published
2026-07-30
Document no.
data0010-15260
Issuing authority
MFDS
Topic
제형별 사전 GMP 평가 운영 지침
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Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Document: operating guidance on pre-approval GMP assessment by dosage form (MFDS, 30 July 2026)
Nature: publication of operating guidance
Status: the submission dossier and procedure for each dosage form need to be read from the original
Insight · Editorial insight
The guidance sets out that pre-approval GMP assessment is operated separately by dosage form. Firms preparing to introduce a new dosage form or expand a site should check in advance what the pre-approval assessment for that dosage form requires.
Check points
Whether a new dosage form falls within pre-approval GMP assessment
Confirm the list of documents to be submitted for each dosage form
[Guidance · MFDS]한약(생약) 품질관리를 위한 유전자 분석법 마련 표준절차 — Standard procedure for herbal DNA methods
Evidence BMFDSSignal Med · T2Guidance
MFDS published a standard procedure for establishing DNA analysis methods for quality control of herbal medicinal materials.
Published
2026-07-30
Document no.
data0011-15898
Issuing authority
MFDS
Topic
한약(생약) 품질관리를 위한 유전자 분석법 마련 표준절차
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Key facts · Basis: official index plus supporting sources
Document: standard procedure for establishing DNA analysis methods for quality control of herbal medicinal materials (MFDS, 30 July 2026)
Nature: publication of a standard procedure
Status: the products in scope and the procedural detail need to be read from the original
Insight · Editorial insight
Introducing DNA analysis to confirm the botanical origin of herbal materials is being standardised as a procedure. Firms handling herbal preparations and crude drug materials should consider how DNA analysis will run alongside existing sensory and physicochemical identity testing.
Check points
Review the identity testing system for confirming the origin of herbal materials
Method validation plan if DNA analysis is introduced
Inspection period: 21 May 2026, published 30 July 2026
Insight · Editorial insight
Clean inspection outcomes are published too, which gives sites making the same dosage form a baseline for judging their own readiness. A single finished product site is worth checking for whether the document set required even in a one-day post-approval inspection is kept ready at all times.
Check points
Currency of the document set kept ready for a post-approval inspection
Compare the scope of preparation against clean cases for the same dosage form
[GMP inspection · MFDS](주)유케이케미팜 — Major finding on release testing procedure
Evidence AMFDSSignal Med · T2GMP inspection
MFDS published the result of a post-approval GMP inspection of a site making both finished products and active ingredients, with deficiencies including one graded major in the quality management area.
Published
2026-07-30
Document no.
gmpinspect-1P_mcuE47q1
Site
(주)유케이케미팜
Inspection period
2026-03-17~2026-03-20
Original text
평가 결과 지적(보완)사항(Deficiencies) 분야 구분 근거 법령 지적(보완)사항 요약 비고 품질 경영 중요 [별표 1] 제3.3호 나목 출하시험 진행 및 절차의 추가 설명자료를 제출할 것 보완 완료 기타 [별표 1] 제3.3호 다목 데이터완전성(백업, 권한, 감사추적 등) 관련 추가 설명자료를 제출할 것 이행계획서 타당성 인정 기타 [별표 1] 제3.
Key facts · Basis: official source record kept by the collector
Major deficiency: submit further explanatory material on how release testing is conducted and on the procedure (Annex 1, clause 3.3) - resolved
Other deficiency: submit further explanatory material on data integrity, covering backup, access rights and audit trail (Annex 1, clause 3.3) - remediation plan accepted
Other deficiency: submit further explanatory material on securing sufficient personnel to carry out quality control work properly (Annex 1, clause 3.1) - remediation plan accepted
Insight · Editorial insight
This is a case where the release testing procedure was graded major at a site making both finished products and active ingredients. A combined site should confirm that the release testing flow and the authority to make the decision are clearly separated in documents for each product family.
Check points
Separation of the release testing procedure and decision authority by product family
Control of data integrity backup, access rights and audit trail
Documented basis for calculating quality control staffing
[GMP inspection · MFDS]에스피씨(주) — Data integrity and process validation
Evidence AMFDSSignal Med · T2💊 Small moleculeGMP inspection
MFDS published the result of a post-approval GMP inspection of a site making both finished products and active ingredients, with deficiencies on data integrity and process validation.
Published
2026-07-30
Document no.
gmpinspect-1P_mcuE4K6H
Site
에스피씨(주)
Inspection period
2026-04-13~2026-04-16
Original text
평가 결과 지적(보완)사항(Deficiencies) 분야1) 구분2) 근거 법령 지적(보완)사항 요약 비고3) 품질경영 기타 [별표 1] 제1의2호 데이터 완전성 보증 절차의 추가설명자료를 제출할 것 이행계획서 타당성 인정 기타 [별표 1의2] 제12.2호 공정 밸리데이션 현황에 대한 추가자료를 제출할 것 이행계획서 타당성 인정 기타 [별표 1의2] 제12.
Key facts · Basis: official source record kept by the collector
Deficiency (quality management): submit further explanatory material on the procedure assuring data integrity (Annex 1) - remediation plan accepted
Other deficiency: submit further material on the status of process validation (Annex 1-2, clause 12.2) - remediation plan accepted
Inspection: post-approval, finished product and active ingredient (combined), inspected 13 to 16 April 2026, published 30 July 2026
Insight · Editorial insight
The data integrity assurance procedure and the status of process validation were both asked for in the same inspection. A combined site is better placed if it holds status material that presents the process validation position for materials and finished products at a glance.
Check points
The level of documentation of the data integrity assurance procedure
Currency of the process validation status material for materials and finished products
[GMP inspection · MFDS]경동제약(주) — API site inspected, no findings
Evidence AMFDSSignal Med · T2GMP inspection
MFDS published the result of a post-approval GMP inspection of an active ingredient site, which was assessed as having no deficiencies.
Published
2026-07-30
Document no.
gmpinspect-1P_mcuE4KYv
Site
경동제약(주)
Inspection period
2026-06-22~2026-06-22
Original text
평가 결과 지적(보완)사항(Deficiencies) 없음 의 료 제 품 안 전 과
Key facts · Basis: official source record kept by the collector
Outcome: no deficiencies on assessment
Inspection category: post-approval, active ingredient (single)
Inspection period: 22 June 2026, published 30 July 2026
Insight · Editorial insight
This is a clean outcome at a post-approval inspection of a single active ingredient site. Firms also running an active ingredient operation are worth checking for whether the basic documents that can be produced immediately in a short inspection are maintained at all times.
Check points
Whether the active ingredient operation maintains its documents at all times
Tidy up the list of material submitted at a post-approval inspection
Inspection: post-approval, finished product (single), inspected 9 to 10 December 2025, published 29 July 2026
Status: the detail of each deficiency needs to be read from the original
Insight · Editorial insight
This is a finished product site with a deficiency in the manufacturing area, and about seven months separate the inspection from publication. It is safer to keep the firm's own inspection history organised by the state of remediation as at the publication date.
Check points
Whether the manufacturing area deficiency has been remediated
Organise the remediation history against the publication date of the inspection result
[Administrative action · MFDS]일동제약(주) — No batch number or expiry on the container
Evidence AMFDSSignal Med · T2💊 Small moleculeAdministrative action
MFDS found that the batch number and expiry date had not been written on the immediate container of a vitamin tablet product and suspended sales of the product for one month.
Shown in the original Korean: 1 value in this table.
Original text
①○ 의약품 품목 허가를 받은 자는 의약품의 용기나 포장에 ‘제조번호와 유효기한 또는 사용기한’을 적어야 하나,
- 의약품 ‘콘센비타프리미엄800정’(제조번호 RWC009, 사용기한 2027.
②11.
Key facts · Basis: official source record kept by the collector
Violation: the batch number and expiry or use-by date were not written on the immediate container of the product (batch RWC009, use by 3 November 2027)
Action: one-month suspension of sales of the product (11 August 2026 to 10 September 2026)
Law applied: Pharmaceutical Affairs Act articles 56(1)(3) and 76, and Rules on the Safety of Drugs article 95, Annex 8
Insight · Editorial insight
Omitted markings are an area where a suspension of sales follows regardless of any quality test result. Firms should periodically confirm that the mandatory markings on the immediate container and outer packaging agree between the packaging specification and the printed material.
Check points
Whether the mandatory markings for the immediate container are reflected in the packaging specification
The verification step for markings during the packaging process
Synchronisation of specification and printed material when markings change
MFDS ordered a recall and sales suspension of a mouthwash product on the ground of a quality failure on assay testing.
Published
2026-07-29
Document no.
recall-4a9c35596017
Companies
애경산업(주)
Product
2080진지발리스가글스트롱
Original text
품질부적합(함량시험)(1제품)
Key facts · Basis: official source record kept by the collector
Reason: quality failure on assay testing
Type: mandatory recall, recall order dated 29 July 2026
Product: a mouthwash product
Insight · Editorial insight
An assay failure is the classic ground for a mandatory recall, surfacing either at finished product release testing or in regulatory surveillance sampling. Firms handling liquid products such as mouthwash should look at batch-to-batch variation in active content alongside the trend in stability results by timepoint.
Check points
Suitability of the assay specification and the test method
Batch-to-batch variation in release assay results
Identify the distributed quantity subject to recall
A voluntary recall was started for a doxorubicin hydrochloride 10 mg injection because of concern about a packaging defect found in distribution.
Published
2026-07-29
Document no.
recall-ada7ac9cbd75
Companies
일동제약(주)
Product
일동아드리아마이신피.에프.에스.주사액10밀리그램(독소루비신염산염)
Original text
유통 중 포장불량 우려에 따른 영업자 회수
Key facts · Basis: official source record kept by the collector
Reason: voluntary recall over concern about a packaging defect found in distribution
Type: voluntary recall, not mandated, recall order and approval dated 29 July 2026
Product: a doxorubicin hydrochloride 10 mg injection
Insight · Editorial insight
A packaging defect on an injection can generally be linked to container closure integrity or foreign matter ingress, and this is a case of acting voluntarily ahead of any mandatory order. Firms handling injectables should confirm their internal criteria for moving from a packaging defect report in distribution to a recall decision.
Check points
Criteria for a recall decision on receiving a packaging defect report from distribution
In-process checks on the packaging and sealing steps for injectables
Distribution tracing of the lots subject to recall
[Recall (Health Canada) · Health Canada]Lupin Pharma Canada Ltd. — Wrong carton count inside a kit
Evidence AHealth CanadaSignal Med · T2💊 Small moleculeRecall
Health Canada published a Type II recall of specific lots of Femyso from Lupin Pharma Canada Ltd. on packaging grounds.
Published
2026-07-30
Document no.
hc-82416
Companies
Lupin Pharma Canada Ltd.
Product
Femyso Mifepristone 200mg / Misoprostol 200 mcg tablet
Class
Type II
Original text and translation
Packaging
Key facts · Basis: official source record kept by the collector
Reason: packaging - the affected lots may contain two green mifepristone cartons or two pink misoprostol cartons instead of one of each
Class: Type II, product Femyso Mifepristone 200mg / Misoprostol 200 mcg tablet, presented as a kit
Advice: verify whether product on hand is affected and consult a healthcare provider before discontinuing use
Insight · Editorial insight
In a kit product that puts two ingredients in one box, an error in the count or type of components becomes a dosing error directly. Firms packing combination kits should confirm that component counting and identity verification steps actually exist on the packaging line.
Check points
The counting and identity verification step for kit components
Using the colour and marking differences between components to detect mispacking
Documentation of the basis for the recall classification
Recall detail · From the source · Health Canada
Active ingredient · Mifepristone 200 mg / Misoprostol 200 mcgDosage form · Kit, Tablet
What you should do
Original · Health Canada
Verify whether your product is affected.Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product, or if you have any health concerns.Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.Report any other health product safety complaints to Health Canada.
[Recall (Health Canada) · Health Canada]Air Liquide Canada Inc. — Industrial grade oxygen in the cylinder
Evidence AHealth CanadaSignal Med · T2Recall
Health Canada published a Type III recall of OXYGEN 100% from Air Liquide Canada Inc. because gas cylinders contained industrial grade oxygen.
Published
2026-07-28
Document no.
hc-82404
Companies
Air Liquide Canada Inc.
Product
OXYGEN 100%
Class
Type III
Original text and translation
Product quality
Key facts · Basis: official source record kept by the collector
Reason: product quality - gas cylinders containing industrial grade oxygen
Class: Type III, product OXYGEN 100%, gas
Advice: consult a healthcare provider for any health concerns and contact the recalling firm with questions about the recall
Insight · Editorial insight
In gas manufacture using the same equipment and containers, a mix of grades becomes a quality incident directly. Firms handling medical gases should confirm that grade verification before filling and container identity control both operate as a double check.
Check points
Separation of medical and industrial gas filling lines, or the grade verification procedure
Container identity and label verification before filling
Method of tracing distribution once a grade mix is confirmed
Recall detail · From the source · Health Canada
Active ingredient · 100%Dosage form · Gas
What you should do
Original · Health Canada
Consult your healthcare provider for any health concerns.Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.Report any other health product safety complaints to Health Canada.
[Recall (Health Canada) · Health Canada]Harmonic Arts — Total aerobic count above specification
Evidence AHealth CanadaSignal Med · T2Recall
Health Canada published a Type III recall of Holy Basil Tincture from Harmonic Arts because the total aerobic microbial count exceeded specification.
Published
2026-07-27
Document no.
hc-82359
Companies
Harmonic Arts
Product
Holy Basil Tincture
Class
Type III
Original text and translation
Product quality
Key facts · Basis: official source record kept by the collector
Reason: product quality - failure of the total aerobic microbial count specification
Class: Type III, product Holy Basil Tincture, a natural health product in tincture form
Advice: verify whether product on hand is affected and consult a healthcare provider before discontinuing use
Insight · Editorial insight
Microbial limits exceeded in a liquid product made from plant-derived material is a recurring ground for recall. Firms handling herbal and botanical extract materials should review the link between microbial load at the material stage and the finished product microbial limit specification.
Check points
Control criteria for microbial load in plant-derived materials
Frequency and specification of finished product microbial limit testing
Confirmation of preservative effectiveness in liquid products
Recall detail · From the source · Health Canada
Active ingredient · n/aDosage form · Tincture
What you should do
Original · Health Canada
Verify if your product is affected.Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product(s), or for any health concerns.Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.Report any other health product safety complaints to Health Canada.
[Recall · FDA]Padagis US LLC — Assay low in long-term stability
Evidence AFDASignal Med · T2💊 Small moleculeRecall
FDA published a Class II recall of Nystatin Cream USP from Padagis US LLC because of low out-of-specification assay results found during long-term stability testing.
Published
2026-07-22
Document no.
D-0677-2026
Companies
Padagis US LLC
Product
Nystatin Cream USP, (100,000 USP Nystatin Units), NET WT 15 g, Rx only, 15 g tub…
Class
Class II
Original text and translation
Subpotent Drug: Low out of specification assay results performed during long-term stability testing.
Key facts · Basis: official source record kept by the collector
Reason: subpotent drug - low out-of-specification assay results during long-term stability testing
Class: Class II
Product: Nystatin Cream USP (100,000 USP Nystatin Units), 15 g tube, NDC 45802-059-35, manufactured by Padagis in Yeruham, Israel
Insight · Editorial insight
A fall in assay found in stability testing carried straight through to recall of marketed batches. Firms handling semi-solids should confirm they have criteria for detecting an assay trend within the shelf life from stability data early.
Check points
Early warning criteria on the assay trend in stability testing
Procedure for assessing impact on marketed batches when a stability result is out of specification
Control of content uniformity in semi-solids
Recall detail · From the source · OpenFDA
Status · OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiatedFirst notified · Letter
Status
Recall initiated · 2026-06-23FDA classification · 2026-07-13FDA published · 2026-07-22
FDA published a Class II recall of a carbamide peroxide product manufactured by Bell Pharmaceuticals, Inc for low pH and a significantly reduced assay, with 11 products covered by the same reason.
Published
2026-07-22
Document no.
D-0678-2026
Companies
Bell Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Product
CVS Health, Carbamide Peroxide, 6.5%, 0.5 FL Oz (15 mL), a) Bottle (NDC 51316-822-00.); b) Kit (1 BULB, Syringe & Drops- NDC 51316-823-00.), Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy., Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, 외 10품목
Class
Class II
All 11 products
CVS Health, Carbamide Peroxide, 6.5%, 0.5 FL Oz (15 mL), a) Bottle (NDC 51316-822-00.); b) Kit (1 BULB, Syringe & Drops- NDC 51316-823-00.), Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy., Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895,
Clinere, Carbamide Peroxide, a) 2 bottles of Clinere Carbamide Peroxide (2 x 0.50 mL) 6.5%, 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL); b) 1 bottle of Clinere Carbamide Peroxide (0,50 fl. oz. (15 mL), Dist. by: Quest Products LLC, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158, NDC 68229-102-01.
QC Quality Choice, Carbamide Peroxide, 6.5%, 0.5 FL. OZ. (15 mL) a) Washer Bulb included (NDC 63868-026-15); b) 1 bottle (NDC 63868-027-16), Distributed by C.D.M.A., Inc., 43157 W. Nine Mile, Novi, MI 48376.
TopCare Health, CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE 6.5%, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) a) Kit - WASHER BULB & DROPS INCLUDED (NDC 36800-835-33); b) 1 bottle (NDC 36800-835-34), DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007.
AUDIOLOGIST'S CHOICE, Carbamide Peroxide 6.5%, 0.5 Fl Oz (15 mL) a) Kit - Washer Bulb Included (NDC 59256-001-02); b) 1 bottle (NDC 59256-836-34), Distributed By: Oaktree Products Inc., St. Louis. MO 63005.
FAMILY Wellness, Carbamide Peroxide 6.5%, 0.5 Fl Oz (15 mL), Kit - Washer Bulb Included, (NDC 55319-835-01), DISTRIBUTED BY: MIDWOOD BRANDS LLC, 500 VOLVO PKWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320.
GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY, Carbamide Peroxide 6.5%, 0.5 Fl Oz (15 mL), a) Kit - Washer Bulb Included, (NDC 46122-556-05); b) 1 bottle (NDC 46122-557-05), Distributed by: AmerisourceBergen, 1 West First Avenue, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
LEADER, Carbamide Peroxide 6.5%, 0.5 Fl Oz (15 mL), a) Kit -1 RUBBER BULB SYRINGE, 0.5 FL OZ DROPS, (NDC 70000-0689-1); b) 1 bottle (NDC 70000-0688-1), DIST. BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OH 43017.
Original text and translation · representative case
SubPotent Drug: low pH and significantly reduced assay (~0.6% vs expected ~6 7%).
Key facts · Basis: official source record kept by the collector
Reason: subpotent drug - low pH and a significantly reduced assay against the expected level
Scope: 11 products under different distributor labels recalled together for the same reason
Class: Class II
Insight · Editorial insight
Where the same bulk is supplied under several distributor labels, one quality excursion widens into a recall across many brands. Sites supplying distributor own-label products should confirm they can produce the affected product list immediately when a recall arises.
Check points
Managing the list of products supplied from the same bulk by distributor
Scope of root cause investigation when assay and pH move out
Notification route to each brand during a recall
Recall detail · From the source · OpenFDA · Based on the representative product
This card groups 11 products into one entry. All values below refer to one representative product (including lots, quantity, and status).
Status · OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiatedFirst notified · Letter
Status
Recall initiated · 2026-06-25FDA classification · 2026-07-14FDA published · 2026-07-22
[Recall · FDA]Chiesi USA, Inc. — Lack of assurance of sterility
Evidence AFDASignal Med · T2💊 Small moleculeRecall
FDA published a Class II recall of CLEVIPREX (clevidipine injectable emulsion) from Chiesi USA, Inc. for lack of assurance of sterility.
Published
2026-07-22
Document no.
D-0689-2026
Companies
Chiesi USA, Inc.
Product
CLEVIPREX (clevidipine injectable emulsion) 50 mg/100 mL (0.
Class
Class II
Original text and translation
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Key facts · Basis: official source record kept by the collector
Reason: lack of assurance of sterility
Class: Class II
Product: CLEVIPREX 50 mg/100 mL, packs of 10 single-use vials, NDC 10122-611-10, manufactured by Fresenius Kabi in Graz, Austria
Insight · Editorial insight
Lack of assurance of sterility is a ground for recall in itself, without any specific contamination being confirmed. Firms having sterile injectables made under contract should look directly at the contract site's aseptic process validation and media fill history as assessment items.
Check points
Aseptic process validation history at the sterile injectable contract site
Investigation and CAPA records for media fill failures
Criteria for deciding on recall following a deviation touching sterility assurance
Recall detail · From the source · OpenFDA
Status · OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiatedFirst notified · Letter
Status
Recall initiated · 2026-07-06FDA classification · 2026-07-14FDA published · 2026-07-22
Affected lots and expiry
Original · OpenFDA
Lot #: 1239521, 1237454, Exp. Date 10/2027
Recall size and scope
Quantity — 44280 vials
Distribution — Nationwide within the United States
[Recall · FDA]CareFusion 213, LLC — Open or incomplete applicator seal
Evidence AFDASignal Med · T2💊 Small moleculeRecall
FDA published a Class II recall of BD ChloraPrep Clear from CareFusion 213, LLC for lack of assurance of sterility caused by a seal defect on the applicator packaging.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Affected product may exhibit an open or incomplete seal on the packaging of the applicator
Key facts · Basis: official source record kept by the collector
Reason: lack of assurance of sterility - affected product may have an open or incomplete seal on the applicator packaging
Class: Class II
Product: BD ChloraPrep Clear (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol), 1 mL applicator, 60 per carton, NDC 54365-400-31
Insight · Editorial insight
In a sterile product, a seal defect in the primary packaging is judged as a loss of sterility assurance outright. Firms packing sterile finished products or antiseptic applicators should review the method and sample size for seal integrity testing and the ability to detect defects in process.
Check points
Method and sample size for primary packaging seal integrity testing
Monitoring of sealing process parameters
Criteria for widening the investigation across lots when a packaging defect is confirmed
Recall detail · From the source · OpenFDA
Status · OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiatedFirst notified · Letter
Status
Recall initiated · 2026-07-09FDA classification · 2026-07-15FDA published · 2026-07-22
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