Significance and Use

This guide is intended to provide guidance regarding the use of risk analysis in the development, day-to-day running, and continuous improvement of pharmaceutical processes incorporating Process Analytical Technology (PAT). Since PAT is defined as being risk-based (see FDA Guidance for Industry), it is important that a consistent approach to the use of risk methodologies is adopted, to ensure rapid transfer of process understanding within the development and manufacturing teams, and to the regulators where that is appropriate.

4.2 This guidance only covers those aspects of risk assessment related to risk to product quality. Other aspects (such as risk to patient ) should be covered in the conventional manner.

1. Scope

1.1 This document provides guidance on the assessment of risks to product quality within and related to PAT processes in the pharmaceutical industry. It addresses those risks to product quality arising from, associated with, identified by, or modified by the implementation of PAT in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing for primary, secondary, and biotech sectors of the industry. It does not replace those assessments of risk currently undertaken by pharmaceutical companies, but is, rather, an additional component focused specifically upon the evaluation and design of PAT processes. See Practice E 2474 , Guide E 2500 , and ICH Q8.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Note that safety in this context refers to operational and operator safety, not to patient safety.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

E2363 Terminology Relating to Process Analytical Technology in the Pharmaceutical Industry

E2474 Practice for Pharmaceutical Process Design Utilizing Process Analytical Technology

E2500 Guide for Specification, Design, and Verification of Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Systems and Equipment

Other Standards

Keywords

critical quality attribute (CQA); manufacturing; Process Analytical Technology (PAT); process understanding; risk management;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 11.120.10 (Medicaments)

DOI: 10.1520/E2476-09

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ASTM E2476