Download 5 Chapters of the ECA/PQG Guide on Good Distribution Practice

The EU GDP Guideline defines a number of new requirements. However, the implementation into practice can cause a number of questions. This is why the ECA Good Distribution Practices Group and the Pharmaceutical Quality Control Group have initiated a Working Group to develop an interpretation of the EU GDP Guideline. Currently the following Chapters are available:

Chapter 1: Quality Management
Guidance on the interpretation and implementation of European Good Distribution Practice Chapter 1 – Quality Management

Chapter 9: Transportation
Guidance on the interpretation and implementation of European Good Distribution Practice Chapter 9 – Transportation

Chapter 7: Outsourced Activities (also contains a template for a Technical Agreement)
Guidance on the interpretation and implementation of European Good Distribution Practice Chapter 7 – Outsourcing

Chapter 2: Personnel
Guidance on the interpretation and implementation of European Good Distribution Practice Chapter 2 – Personnel

Chapter 5: Operations
Guidance on the interpretation and implementation of European Good Distribution Practice Chapter 5 – Operations

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