HPLC
HPLC is an acronym for High Performance Liquid Chromatography. “Chromatography” is a separation technique, “chromatogram” is the result of chromatography, and “chromatograph” is the instrument used to conduct chromatography.
Among the various technologies developed ...
Management of Hold Time Samples
Upon receipt of Hold Time (HT) samples along with the test request form, the person receiving the samples shall take the samples to QC Documents room for making entry in the respective logbooks (Annexure). After the entry in the logbook, the AR No. shall be mentioned on the label of the sample packs ...
Reagents and culture media
1 Records should be kept for receipt and preparation of reagents and culture media.
2 Laboratory prepared reagents should be prepared according to written procedures and labeled appropriately. The label shall indicate the concentration, standardization factor, shelf-life, revalidation date and storage ...
Benefits out of specification investigation
Off-specification investigations in pharmaceuticals have many advantages. Out-of-specification investigations can help identify product defects and manufacturing defects, which can lead to improved efficiency and quality control. Additionally, specifications can help identify potential new markets for ...
How to handle hazardous chemicals
There are some simple steps you can take to ensure you and your team are handling hazardous chemicals safely.
1. Establish safety guidelines for handling hazardous chemicals. Assemble a team of knowledgeable people about these guidelines and make sure everyone understands them This will help ensure that ...
Quality Control
QC is the part of GMP that deals with sampling, specification and testing, and organization, documentation and release procedures that ensure that necessary and relevant tests are actually carried out and that materials are not released for use, or products are released. no sale or supply, so long as ...
Dissolution test for capsules
Drug absorption and physiological availability depend on the drug being dissolved at the site of drug absorption. The rate and extent of dissolution of the drug from the capsule dosage form is checked by a dissolution test. This test provides a means of quality control to ensure that different batches ...
Hazardous Chemicals
A lab is a place where chemicals are worked with. Some of these chemicals can be dangerous if not handled properly. Here are some dangerous chemical categories.
Carcinogens: Chemicals that can cause cancer. Examples: arsenic, formaldehyde, benzene, carbon tetrachloride.
Toxins: Chemicals that can harm ...
Capsule stability test
Stability testing of capsules is performed to determine the physicochemical stability of the prepared drug substance under specific package and recommended storage conditions, the internal stability of the active drug molecule and environmental factors (eg, temperature, humidity, light), formulation ...
What is Quality Control (QC)?
Quality control (QC) is the process by which a business seeks to ensure that product quality is maintained or improved. Quality control requires the company to create an environment where management and employees strive for perfection. This is done by training staff, developing criteria for product quality, ...

