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<strong>Quality</strong> <strong>Management</strong> <strong>System</strong> - integrating GMP into ISO4.8.2 Stability testing4.8.2.1 Test methods should be stability indicating and be validated.4.8.2.2 The samples to be analysed in the stability programme should be stored in containerssimulating the physical and, if necessary, chemical properties of those in which theproduct will be marketed.4.8.2.3 Once the initial retest and expiry date has been established, it should be monitored byadding at least one batch a year, if appropriate, to the stability programme.4.8.2.4 When the same API is produced at several sites, at least one batch a year from eachsite should be added to the stability programme.4.8.2.5 The potential effects of quality critical process changes upon established retest andexpiry periods should be monitored by adding samples made by the modified processto the stability programme.4.8.2.6 Data collected during stability testing should be evaluated after each test point todetermine if there is a significant change to the previously established retest andexpiry date(s).4.8.2.7 Records of stability testing should be archived <strong>for</strong> a specified period of time (seechapter 16).21

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