Change Control

Change Control: Regulations and Guidelines

In this program, we will focus on providing an in-depth understanding of performing change control and change management for organizations functioning within the life sciences industry (and related companies), including pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. Change control is a well-known good manufacturing practices (GMP) concept that focuses on managing change to prevent unintended consequences, maintain processes in a suitable state, such as in a “validated state,” and prevent any consequence of the change on the products’ Safety, Integrity, Strength, Purity and Quality (SISPQ). Change control has several different explanations, depending on the area to which the concept is applied.

CEU Credits: 0.1
Course Code: ELM-159
Duration: 30 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate
Language: English
Final Exam: Yes
Certification: Yes
Version: V3.1
Effective Date: 08/13/2021

Curriculum for this course

Overview: Defining Change Control
Learning Objectives
Who Should Take This Program?
Glossary
Change Control Industries
Overview of U.S. Regulations
Benefits of Change Control
Industries under US FDA Regulations for Change Control
FDA 21 CFR Part 211 on Change Control
Defining Change Control: EU GMP
EU Annex 15 on Change Control
International Requirements for Change Control
Summary of Change Control
Final Assessment
v3.1 Minor update on 5/13/2025 to correct references to regulatory agency, subchapter of Eudralex Volume 4, Part 1, and an Annex 15 section. On-screen text altered to correct a reference to 21 CFR 600. Course template enhanced to provide more specific quiz completion data and a Version History document.
v3.0 Major update on 03/28/2023 to fix minor bug in the assessment and add playback speed functionality.
v2.0 Major update on 01/23/2023 to fix assessment functionality and update player navigation to current standards.
v1.0 Course released in 2021

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