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Certificates of Analysis (CoA)




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  • EU GMP Guide Part I (Chapter 4 and Chapter 6) - these chapters contains detailed information about safety and quality, Laboratory documentation should follow the principles given in Chapter 4.
  • EU GMP Guide Part II - Section 11.4 –

§        Authentic Certificates of Analysis should be issued for each batch of intermediate or API on request.
§        Information on the name of the intermediate or API including where appropriate its grade, the batch number, and the date of release should be provided on the Certificate of Analysis. For intermediates or APIs with an expiry date, the expiry date should be provided on the label and Certificate of Analysis. For intermediates or APIs with a retest date, the retest date should be indicated on the label and/or Certificate of Analysis.
§        The Certificate should list each test performed in accordance with compendial or customer requirements, including the acceptance limits, and the numerical results obtained (if test results are numerical).
§        Certificates should be dated and signed by authorised personnel of the quality unit(s) and should show the name, address and telephone number of the original manufacturer. Where the analysis has been carried out by a repacker or reprocessor, the Certificate of Analysis should show the name, address and telephone number of the repacker/ reprocessor and a reference to the name of the original manufacturer.
§        If new Certificates are issued by or on behalf of repackers/ reprocessors, agents or brokers, these Certificates should show the name, address and telephone number of the laboratory that performed the analysis. They should also contain a reference to the name and address of the original manufacturer and to the original batch Certificate, a copy of which should be attached.
  • EMA Guideline on batch certification (Internationally harmonised Requirements for Batch Certification)-
COA should contains following :
§         Name of product Proprietary, brand or trade or proper name in the importing country, as applicable. For Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) the code number as referred to in the clinical trial application.
§         Importing Country
§         Marketing Authorisation Number or Clinical Trial Authorisation Number The marketing authorisation number of the product in the importing country. For IMPs, the Clinical Trial authorisation number or trial reference to be provided when available.
§         Strength/Potency Identity (name) and amount per unit dose required for all active ingredients/constituents. IMPs include placebos and the manner in which this information is provided should not unblind the study.
§         Dosage form or pharmaceutical form, e.g. tablets, capsules, ointments 6 Package size and type This would be the contents of container and vials, bottles, blisters etc
§         Batch number or Lot number related to the product. Unique combination of numbers, letters or symbols that identifies a batch and from which the production and distribution history can be determined.
§         Date of manufacture In accordance with national (local) requirements of the importing country.
§         Expiry date The date placed on the container/label of a product designating the time during which the product is expected to remain within the authorised shelf life specifications authorised by the importing country, if stored under defined conditions, and after which it should not be used.
§         Name, address and authorisation number of all manufacturing and quality control sites All sites involved in the manufacture including packaging/labelling and quality control of the batch should be listed with name, address and authorisation number. The name and address must correspond to the information provided on the manufacturing authorisation.
§         Certificate of GMP Compliance of all sites listed under or, if available, EudraGMP reference number Certificate numbers and/or EudraGMP reference numbers should be listed under this item.
§         Results of analysis. Should include the authorised specifications, all results obtained and refer to the methods used (may refer to a separate certificate of analysis which must be dated, signed and attached).
§        Comments/remarks Any additional information that can be of value to the importer and/or inspector verifying the compliance of the batch certificate (e.g. specific storage or transportation conditions).
§         Certification statement. This statement should cover the fabrication/manufacturing, including packaging/labelling and quality control. The following text should be used: ”I hereby certify that the above information is authentic and accurate. This batch of product has been manufactured, including packaging/labelling and quality control at the above mentioned site(s) in full compliance with the GMP requirements of the local Regulatory Authority and with the specifications in the Marketing Authorisation of the importing country or product specification file for Investigational Medicinal Products. The batch processing, packaging and analysis records were reviewed and found to be in compliance with GMP”.
§         Name and position/title of person authorising the batch release Including the name and address, if more than one site is mentioned under item 10. 16 Signature of person authorising the batch release
§         Date of signature
  • WHO Annex 10 - Model Certificate of Analysis – Basically It includes model structure of the CoA. The items included are based on good practices for national pharmaceutical control laboratories and good manufacturing practices (GMP) for pharmaceutical products (1). The certificate lists the results and includes a final evaluation and the conclusions of the examination of one or more samples.
  • USP General Chapter <1080> Bulk Pharmaceutical ExcipientsCoA  It contaiins detailed information on assays, characterization tests, impurities and equipment, USP-NF General Chapters include in-depth descriptions of good manufacturing practices (GMP) and good distribution practices (GDP) for bulk pharmaceutical excipients.  Overview chapters that outline the structure of accepted GMP systems are further supplemented by chapters specifically addressing critical GMP-related topics, such as Certificates of Analysis, Significant Change Guide and Excipient Biological Safety Evaluation Guidelines.
·          IPEC CoA Guide for Pharmaceutical Excipients
Participants in the USP IVP-E commit to doing the following:
§     Complete and comply with all the contractual provisions of the Program License Agreement.
§        Comply with all Program requirements set forth by USP in this publication entitled USP Ingredient Verification Program for Excipients Manual for Participants.
§        Submit requested excipient samples, data, and documentation.
§        Subject their excipients and facilities to all reviews, audits, tests, and other requirements specified in the Program.
§        Abide by the decisions made by USP and its designees in accordance with the rules and requirements of the Program.
§        Operate in accordance with the provisions of all applicable laws and regulations.
§        Ensure that excipient(s) submitted for verification meet the requirements specified in USP–NF, PhEur, BP, JP and/or ChP. where applicable. In the absence of USP–NF, PhEur, BP, JP and/or ChP standards for such excipients, ensure that adequate data are submitted for substantiation of the quality of the excipient(s) and that there are validated analytical procedures in place to perform the necessary tests. Note that participants will be encouraged to work with USP to establish standards where none exist.
§        Pay all fees required by USP agreements or by documents executed between the participant and USP.
§        Act in compliance with the Mark Usage Manual, which provides (a) rules regarding the placement of the mark on excipient labeling and certificates of analysis, and (b) guidelines for advertising.
Section 11.4 of the EU GMP Guide Part II on certificates of analysis requires an authentic certificate of analysis for each batch of an intermediate or API. Among other things, this certificate should contain the following information:
  • Name of the intermediate or API
  • Batch number
  • Release date
  • Expiry date
  • List of the tests performed including acceptance limits
  • Numerical results
  • Dated signature by authorised personnel
  • Name of the company
  • or Name of the laboratory

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