{"id":16079,"date":"2021-08-06T13:33:30","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T13:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.openbusinesscouncil.org\/?p=16079"},"modified":"2021-08-06T13:35:26","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T13:35:26","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-iq-oq-pq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footballthink.com\/what-you-need-to-know-about-iq-oq-pq\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need To Know About IQ OQ PQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines qualification as \u201cactivities undertaken to demonstrate that utilities and equipment are suitable for their intended use and perform properly.\u201d The definition adds that these activities are to precede the manufacturing of products on a commercial scale. Qualification is broken down into three distinct phases: Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ). In this article, we will look at each of these phases and determine their role in the quality assurance requirements of industries that are heavily regulated.<\/p>\n

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Why IQ, OQ, and PQ?<\/h2>\n

The qualification steps involved in the validation process are covered in parts contained within 21 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 211 (pharmaceuticals) and 21 CFR 820 (medical devices).\u00a0 They are enforced by the FDA where validation is a reference to the use of objective evidence.\u00a0 This evidence is used to confirm that a process, along with equipment used as part of that process, consistently meets the intended specifications.\u00a0 This process is used when verification through the use of direct examination is not possible or feasible.\u00a0 It may sound complicated, but it is not intended to be that way. Each step has to be completed before moving onto the next one.\u00a0 The IQ OQ PQ process provides a simple way to qualify equipment that is expected to be used repeatedly in industries where quality standards must always be at the highest acceptable level. According to this Dickson guide<\/a>, IQ OQ PQ is the widely accepted standard for maintaining product quality in regulated industries.<\/p>\n

What Is Installation Qualification (IQ)?<\/h2>\n

IQ has two primary goals.\u00a0 The first is to verify that the specifications of the delivered equipment match those set by the process<\/a> design. In other words, making sure you have the right equipment for the task.\u00a0 The second goal is to verify the equipment has been properly handled, delivered, and installed for use. Before the IQ phase can be passed, installation must match the requirements of the equipment manufacturer. This includes:<\/p>\n