C-403

Change Control Procedure

Section C — Record Management Revision 9 8 pages

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1.0 Purpose 
 
 The purpose of this procedure is to define the process for initiating, assessing, approving,
 executing, and closing change requests. 
 
 2.0 Scope 
 
 This procedure applies to all change requests involving revised SOPs, Forms, Test Methods,
 Raw Material and Packaging Component Specifications, Finished Product Profiles (Product
 
 and Packaging) and Test Tickets, Protocols, Reports, Master Batch Records, Label Masters,
 Equipment, Validated Software, and any other cGMP parameter/document that is under
 
 Document Control responsibility. This procedure does not apply to the creation of new
 
 documents. 
 
 3.0 Responsibility 
 
 3.1 It is the responsibility of all employees who become aware of the need for a change in
 the system to initiate a change request or to inform their supervisor of the need for a
 
 change request. 
 
 3.2 It is the responsibility of Quality to review and approve all change controls that have
 been proposed for implementation. 
 
 Note: There shall be a time limit of 48 hours for the approval of any change request by
 any person acting as a reviewer/approver. 
 
 3.3. ‘It is the responsibility of DC to assign change control numbers and follow the change
 control throughout the review/approval process. DC is also responsible for closing the
 
 change control once approved and for following all other steps outlined in this
 
 
 

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 procedure. 
 
 4.0 Definitions 
 
 4.1 DC — Document Control 
 
 4.2 QC — Quality Control 
 
 4.3 R&D — Research and Development 
 
 5.0 References 
 
 5.1 C-501, SOP, Document Control Procedure 
 
 5.2 C-502, SOP, Record Storage, Retention, and Destruction 
 
 5.3 QS-112, SOP, Core Quality System and Quality Events 
 
 5.4 QS-112-F2, Form, Quality Event Cancellation Request 
 
 5.5 C-403-F1, Form, Change Control Request Form 
 
 6.0 Overview 
 
 6.1 Change Control is one of a number of Quality Systems governed by SOP QS-112 Core
 Quality Systems and Quality Events. SOP QS-112 manages the following aspects of all
 
 quality events: 
 
 ® Assignment of unique event numbers 
 
 Logging of events with DC 
 
 ® Assignment of event due dates 
 
 @ Event due date extensions 
 
 @ Event cancellations 
 
 
 

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 ® Monitoring of open events 
 
 7.0 Permanent Change Requests 
 
 7.1 The change control initiator will complete Section 1 of form C-403-F1 Change Control
 
 Request Form. If needed, a draft of the proposed document will be prepared and
 attached to the change control, along with any other supporting documentation related
 
 to the proposed change. At a minimum, the requested changes must be outlined in the
 change summary section of form C-403-F1. 
 
 7.2. The change control initiator will submit the electronic change control file to DC, and
 will also submit a hard copy of form C-403-F1 Change Control Request Form with all
 
 associated documents attached. DC will review and assess the change request packet for
 
 completeness and accuracy, ensuring that no other change request is in process that will
 affect the same document or change. If approved, DC will sign/date Change Request
 
 Approved By/Date section of form C-403-F1 Change Control Request Form.
 
 7.3. Once the change control has been approved to proceed, DC will assign an event number
 
 and record it onto form C-403-F1 Change Control Request Form, as well as the Quality
 
 Events Log. 
 
 7.4 DC will prepare the change control packet by printing the current version of the
 document that a change has been requested for. The current version and proposed
 
 changes will be added to the change control packet. 
 
 7.5 DC will inform the initiator of any additional information or documentation required to
 complete the change control packet. 
 
 7.6 If product quality will be affected by the change, customer notification is required.
 
 7.7. DC will submit the change control packet to the person who will be responsible for the
 
 change. Once the change has been made, the person who made the change will sign and
 date “Initial changes made by/Date”, attach the revised document to the change control
 
 packet, and return the packet to DC. 
 
 
 

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 7.7.1. Any electronic documents that have been changed will also be returned to DC via
 
 any suitable electronic data sharing method. 
 
 7.8 DC will assign appropriate reviewers/approvers (refer to Attachment 1 for guidance) in
 Section 3 of Form C-403-F1 Change Control Request Form and submit the change
 
 request packet to the first reviewer. 
 
 7.9 Reviewers/Approvers will assess the change and, if necessary, indicate any additional
 
 requirements/documents that are affected by the change in Section 2 of Form C-403-F1
 Change Control Request Form. DC is also authorized to complete Section 2 as needed.
 
 7.10 After review and approval of the change request packet, the reviewer/approver will
 
 initial and date Section 3 of Form C-403-F1 Change Control Request Form, and will
 provide any necessary signatures as required to the changed documents. The packet will
 
 be returned to DC upon completion. 
 
 7.10.1 The last approval for any change control request will be Quality Management.
 
 7.10.2 DC will ensure that the change request has been reviewed and approved by all
 assigned departments and verifies that no comments have been entered by
 
 reviewers/approvers without rerouting for approval. 
 
 7.10.3 DC will ensure the implementation of the proposed change indicated in the
 
 change request by assigning the effective date on any required pages of the
 
 approved document (when applicable) and in Section 4 of form C-403-F1
 Change Control Request Form. The effective date will also be entered into the
 
 Quality Events Log. DC will distribute copies as required, following SOP C-501
 Document Control Procedure. 
 
 Note: Any new or changed SOP or form will not be considered effective until
 all training has been conducted and documented by the appropriate
 
 designee. Authors and approvers of the change do not require training.
 
 Only laboratory methods are excluded from this requirement (D-700 / D-
 
 
 

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 1000 SOP number series). Training is not required for laboratory
 methods prior to implementation. 
 
 7.10.4 DC will ensure compliance of all additional requirements for closure that have
 been documented in Section 2 of Form C-403-F1 Change Control Request Form
 
 and will complete Section 5 of the form. DC will inform the initiator and any
 
 other concerned departments of the completed change, preferably by email.
 
 7.10.5 When completed, the change control packet will be scanned and electronically
 
 filed here: F:\Doc Control Only\Forms and Logs\Change Control\Closed
 Change Controls. 
 
 7.10.6 Change requests can be cancelled at any time by the initiator, DC, or Quality. A
 reason for the cancellation must be documented on Form QS-112-F2 Quality
 
 Event Cancellation Request (refer to SOP QS-112 Core Quality Systems and
 Quality Events). If the change request is cancelled, DC will void the change
 
 control request number and will stamp VOID or write Cancelled on form C-403-
 
 Fil. 
 
 7.10.6.1 The voided form will be scanned and filed electronically here: F:\Doc
 
 here: Control Only\Forms and Logs\Change Control\Closed Change
 Controls. 
 
 7.10.7 Quality may, at its sole discretion, make the following (but not limited to) types
 of corrections after the document has been approved or made effective, as long
 
 as these changes are not altering the significance of the document:
 
 7.10.7.1 Correction of Typographical Errors 
 
 7.10.7.2 Correction of any cross referenced document numbers 
 
 7.10.7.3 Correction of page numbers called out within the text portion of the
 
 document 
 
 
 

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 7.10.8 These changes must be initialed and dated on the original document. Editorial
 changes will be updated during the next official revision of the document.
 
 8.0 Revision History 

| Rev | Date | Description of Changes | CCR # | By |
|-----|----------|------------------------|-------|----|
| 0 | 05/05/10 | New - - ] 04/04/12 Made SOP more detailed. Changed both attached forms. - : Clarified and reorganized SOP. Revised form C-403-F1. Added | - | - |
| 2 | 11/19/12 | - - change request reviewer/approver matrix. Changed 72 hours to 24 hours in responsibility section. Replaced | - | - |
| 3 | 10/16/13 | Director of Quality & Regulatory Affairs with Manager of Quality & - Regulatory Affairs in Section 5.5. | - | - |
| 4 | 11/06/13 | Changed number format in Section 5.6.1. Added necessity for customer notification for changes that will affect ; Eee product quality. Updated SOP format. aa en eee | 13-1014 | K. Burris |
| 6 | 02/11/16 | Removed C-403-F2. Added electronic request log. Changed responsibilities. | 16-0137 | K. Burris |
| 7 | 11/15/17 | Added procedure for new temporary change request. , 03/02/20 Added reference to QS-112. Removed temporary change control 19-0606 K. Burris process and form. Minor edits to format and wording throughout. Changed logo. Added | 17-1461 | K. Burris |
| 9 | 12/20/22 | note that lab test methods do not require training to be considered CC- effective. 9.0 Attachments Attachment 1 — Suggested Change Request Review/Approver Matrix | 22-0477 | K. Burris |

 REESS a: 
 Master Batch Record R&D, Production, Sales, Purchasing, Quality
 
 Standard Test Method/Specifications QC Laboratory, R&D, Quality 
 
 Labeling R&D, Quality 
 
 SOP, Form, Protocol, Report Affected Departments, Quality 
 Product Profile/Specification Sheets QC Laboratory, R&D, QC, Quality 
 
 
 

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 IAN LABS Change Control Request Form 
 
 Form: C-403-F1 CCR No. CC-22-0477 Revision: 8 
 
 CCR No Rev Due Date 
 
 SECTION 1 — Change Proposal (Initiator) 
 a. Revision Initiated 
 Tyyppe of Changge * D escriptt ion Document No ; No. By/Date 
 
 Change Summary 
 
 Rationale 
 
 (i.e. Standard Operating Procedure, Forms, Standard Test Methods, Specifications, Product Profiles, Protocols, Reports, Master
 Batch Records, Materials, Packaging Components, Labeling, Equipment, Suppliers) 
 
 Change Request Approved By/Date: 
 
 1. Initial Changes made by/Date: 
 
 2. Additional Changes made by/Date: 
 
 3. Additional Changes made by/Date: 
 
 SECTION 2 — Change Control Review and Impact Assessment/Requirements for Closure (DC/Reviewer/Approver)
 No. Activity Responsible Assigned By/Date | Complete
 
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 JAN LABS Form: C-403-F] CCChRaNnog.e CoCnCt-ro2l2 -R0e4q7u7e st Form Revision: 8
 
 CCR No Rev Due Date 
 
 Customer Notification Required: [1 Yes [LJ No Date of Notification: (attach evidence)
 
 SECTION 3 - Approvals [Reviewed/Approved (Y) Yes or (N) No-Initials/Date. If No, provide explanation
 Densruicnt ares First Routing Second Routing 
 acco aaniead Y/N | _ Initials Date Y/N | _ Initials Date 
 
 SECTION 4 — Change Control Implementation (DC) 
 
 DocumeDnatt Eef fective By Date 
 
 SECTION 5 — Change Control Closure (DC) 
 
 C1) All requirements included in the change control verified as complete B y Date
 and closed 
 
 Comments 
 
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