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Regulatory guidance

EU GMP Annex 11

European Union GMP guidance concerning computerised systems used in GMP-regulated activities.

Related domain: ValidationConcept ID: concept-eu-gmp-annex-11

Definition

EU GMP Annex 11 is European Union GMP guidance concerning computerised systems used in GMP-regulated activities.

Human Explanation

It explains how computerised systems supporting regulated work should be managed throughout their lifecycle.

Why it Matters

It supports confidence that systems affecting regulated processes and records remain controlled and fit for their intended use.

Conceptual Boundary

Annex 11 concerns the complete computerised system and its controlled use, not software alone.

Practical Perspective

Current expectations should be checked in the official Annex before defining Validation, change control, security or data-integrity activities.

Related Concepts

Official Source

European Commission — EU GMP Annex 11: Computerised Systems