Glossary

Batch (or Lot)

Process Quantity homogeneous within limits
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A defined quantity produced in a process or series of processes and expected to be homogeneous within specified limits.

Source · ICH Q7, §20 Glossary, Batch (or Lot); MFDS, 「알기 쉬운 GMP 용어집」, Batch Korean original

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Findings from regulators' inspection documents in which this term appears.

  1. You failed to perform analytical and microbiological release testing for each batch of your over-the-counter (OTC) topical drug products prior to distribution, including Xpasmo Manteca de Ubre (Cow’s Udder…
    FDA · FDA Warning Letter · 2023-02-28
  2. Without testing each batch prior to release, you did not have scientific evidence that all oral drug product batches…
    FDA · FDA Warning Letter · 2025-11-18
  3. In response to our request for a list all batches in stability and a list of all stability studies, you did not provide adequate stability data to demonstrate that the chemical properties of your drug products…
    FDA · FDA Warning Letter · 2021-03-16
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Source

ICH Q7, §20 Glossary, Batch (or Lot); MFDS, 「알기 쉬운 GMP 용어집」, Batch Korean original

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