Raw Data - Understanding, Defining and Managing

26 August 2025, Copenhagen, Denmark

Course No. 21590

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Speakers

Dr. Bob McDowall

Dr. Bob McDowall

R.D. McDowall Ltd.

Yves Samson

Yves Samson

Kereon

Note: All times mentioned are CEST.

Objectives

The aim of this one day course is to understand what can be defined as raw data and to explore the meaning of the term for manufacturing, laboratory and quality records. Is there harmonisation of US and EU GMP regulations? For example:
  • What is a “quality decision” and what is the impact of having to define raw data for the process or system?
  • Can raw data be equivalent to complete information and complete data?
  • Should we treat manufacturing “information” and laboratory “data” as the same?

Background

FDA GMP in 21 CFR 211 requires “complete information” for manufacturing records and “complete data” for laboratory records. In contrast, Chapter 4 of EU GMP on documentation contains in the Principle three sentences that are in apparent contradiction to the United States regulations:
  • Records include the raw data which is used to generate other records
  • For electronic records regulated users should define which data are to be used as raw data
  • At least, all data on which quality decisions are based should be defined as raw data
In the days of harmonisation of regulations how can we reconcile these differences? This situation is compounded by the failure of EU GMP to define the term “raw data” in the regulations to help industry plan their approach to meeting these regulatory requirements.

Target Group

  • Managers and staff from Manufacturing, QC/QA and Analytical Development Laboratories of pharmaceutical companies
  • Contract Research Organisation and Contract Manufacturing Organisation manufacturing, laboratory and QA personnel
  • Auditors (internal and external) responsible for performing self-inspections or external audits and needing to understand and assess data integrity
Especially the Data Integrity Master Class course is directed to participants who have first experiences in Data Integrity, e.g. the ECA course “Data Integrity – Requirements for a GMP compliant Data Life Cycle".

 
Date / Venue / Presentations / Certificate

Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 09.00 – 17.15 h
(Registration and coffee 08.30 h - 09.00 h)

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel
Amager Boulevard 70
2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark
Phone: +45 3396 50 00
Email guest.copenhagen@radissonblu.com

The presentations for this event will be available for you to download and print before and after the event. Please note that no printed materials will be handed out on site and that there will not be any opportunity to print the presentations on site.

After the event, you will automatically receive your certificate of participation.
 
For Attendees Only
Attendees will get a free electronic copy of ECA “GMP Data Governance and Data Integrity Guide” - Version 3

Programme

Raw Data - Understanding, Defining and Managing

Seminar Programme as PDF

Data, Information and Knowledge
  • Data vs information vs knowledge
    • From knowledge to insight
  • DIKI model
  • Product, Prcocess, Data
Regulations
  • US GMP regulations: 211.68(b), 211.180(d), 211.188 and 211.194(a-e): complete data and complete Information
  • EU GMP Chapter 4 regulations – raw data principles outlined from a GMP perspective
Understanding GMP Definitions and Regulations for Raw Data
  • Original record / record
  • Raw data – MHRA GMP and US GLP definitions
  • Data and metadata
  • True copy
  • Complete data
  • Initial data
  • Translating raw data for a GMP environment: should we treat manufacturing and laboratory the same when it comes to raw data?
Interpretation of Raw Data for Production Systems
  • Raw Data for PLCs
  • PLCs linked to a SCADA system
  • SCADA linked to a Manufacturing Execution System
Interpretation of Raw Data for Laboratory Systems
  • Hybrid CDS and manual input to the LIMS
  • Electronic CDS with automatic transfer to the LIMS
  • Managing sample management and preparation records
Workshop: Defining Raw Data for Production, QA and Laboratory Systems
 
Can a True Copy be Raw Data?
 
Workshop : What are Raw Data for Quality Decisions

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This course is part of the GMP Certification Programme "ECA Certified Data Integrity Manager" Learn more

ECA-Member*: € 1090,-
Non ECA Member*: € 1290,-
EU/GMP Inspectorates*: € 695,-
APIC Member Discount*: € 1190,-

(All prices excl. VAT). Important notes on sales tax.

* also payable by credit card
American Express Visa Mastercard

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