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SOP for Developing Stability Protocols for Global Markets

Procedure for Creating Stability Protocols for Global Regulatory Markets

1) Purpose

The purpose of this SOP is to provide a standardized procedure for developing stability study protocols that comply with the regulatory requirements of multiple global markets to ensure successful product registration and commercialization.

2) Scope

This SOP applies to all drug products intended for submission to multiple global regulatory markets. It is relevant for personnel in regulatory affairs, research and development, and quality control departments.

3) Responsibilities

The responsibilities for developing stability protocols for global markets are as follows:

Regulatory Affairs Team: To ensure that the protocol

meets the requirements of each target market’s regulatory guidelines.

R&D Team: To provide technical input into the design of the stability protocol.

Quality Control Team: To execute the stability testing as per the protocol and document results.

Stability Study Coordinator: To manage protocol development, testing schedules, and data collection.

4) Procedure

The detailed stepwise procedure for developing stability protocols for global markets is outlined below:

Identify Target Markets:

4.1 Identify all target markets for product registration and commercialization.
4.2 Research the specific stability testing requirements for each target market (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA, WHO).

Design Stability Protocol:

4.3 Develop a stability protocol that incorporates the most stringent requirements of all target markets.
4.4 Define storage conditions, testing intervals, and critical quality attributes (CQAs) to be monitored.
4.5 Determine the types of stability studies required (e.g., long-term, accelerated, intermediate).

Document Protocol:

4.6 Prepare a detailed stability study protocol document that includes all regulatory requirements.
4.7 Ensure the protocol is reviewed and approved by relevant stakeholders.

Implementation and Compliance:

4.8 Implement the stability protocol across all sites conducting the stability studies.
4.9 Train all personnel involved in the stability studies on the requirements and procedures of the protocol.
4.10 Monitor compliance with the protocol throughout the study duration.

Review and Update:

4.11 Regularly review the stability protocol to ensure it remains compliant with updated regulatory requirements.
4.12 Archive the approved protocol and report in a controlled document management system.

5) Abbreviations, if any

ICH: International Council for Harmonisation
FDA: Food and Drug Administration
EMA: European Medicines Agency
WHO: World Health Organization

6) Documents, if any

Global Market Stability Protocol
Regulatory Requirements Checklist
Stability Testing Training Materials

7) Reference, if any

ICH Q1A(R2): Stability Testing of New Drug Substances and Products
FDA Guidance for Industry: Stability Testing of Drug Substances and Products
EMA Guideline on Stability Testing for Applications for Marketing Authorisation

8) SOP Version

Version 1.0