Checklist for Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR) Review

Checklist for Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR) Review

Audit Area Checklist Item Compliant (Yes/No) Remarks
BMR and Label Issuance Issuance of BMR and label claim is proper.
All pages are available and comply with the index.
Manufacturing and expiry dates are correctly allotted.
Dispensing Activities Dispensing is carried out on a calibrated balance.
Raw Material Requisition is available.
Coating Material Requisition is available.
Line clearance is taken prior to all dispensing and manufacturing activities.
Dispensing is carried out as per work order.
All dispensing labels are properly affixed.
Environmental Compliance Environmental conditions comply during all manufacturing steps.
Documentation Accuracy No overwriting is observed, and all wrong entries are struck out and signed.
Equipment Usage Actual equipment used is as specified.
Manufacturing Steps Pre-sifting checks, sifting, and pre-mixing checks are performed and recorded.
Mixing and preparation of binding agents are proper.
Granulation pre-drying checks are performed and recorded.
Size reduction, final drying, and inclusion of residue are done correctly.
Lubrication and pre-compression checks are performed and recorded.
Yield reconciliation of the blend is within the acceptable limit.
QC Approvals QC approval for bulk is available on the technical information sheet, and the release label is affixed.
QC approval for compressed tablets or filled capsules is available on the technical information sheet.
QC approval for coated tablets is available on the technical information sheet.
In-Process Checks In-process checks are performed at a defined frequency and comply with specifications during compression or filling.
All in-process check results comply with the acceptance limits.
Coating Steps Preparation of coating solution and coating are performed as per the defined procedure.
Yield reconciliation of coated tablets is within the acceptable limit.
Deviations and Incidents Any deviation during the process is raised and approved.
If deviations, incidents, or change controls are raised, they are attached to the batch record.
Deviation, incident, or change control is closed before batch release.
Packing Activities Issuance of BPR and label claim is proper.
All pages are available and comply with the index.
Manufacturing and expiry dates are correctly allotted.
Packing Material Requisition is available.
Dispensing is carried out as per requisition.
Line clearance is taken prior to all packing activities.
Documentation Accuracy No overwriting is observed, and all wrong entries are struck out and signed.
In-Process Checks In-process checks are performed at a defined frequency and comply with the acceptance limits.
Packing Specimens Approved specimens of foil, cartons, labels, or shipper stenciling are affixed.
Packing Documentation Finished Good Transfer Note is affixed.
Packing Material Return Note is affixed.
Finished Product Release Slip is affixed.
Extra Material Requisition is affixed.
F.P. Report/In-Process Report is affixed.
Reconciliation of material is performed and is correct.
Yield reconciliation of finished goods is within the acceptable limit.
Deviations and Incidents Any deviation during the process is raised and approved.
If deviations, incidents, or change controls are raised, they are attached to the batch record.
Deviation, incident, or change control is closed before the release of the batch.

This checklist ensures a thorough audit process covering all critical aspects of manufacturing and packing in the pharmaceutical industry. Let me know if you’d like to add or refine specific sections!

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