SOP For Status Labeling
SOP For Status Labeling
1.0 PURPOSE
To define a procedure for Status labeling.
2.0 SCOPE
2.1 This procedure applies to labels used at ……………….
2.2 Specific departments under the scope of this SOP are “Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Production,
Warehouse, Engineering, Environment, Health and safety, Human Resource and Administration”.
3.2 Attachments
3.2.1 Attachment- I: Quarantine Status label (Raw/ Packing material)
3.2.2 Attachment-II: Sampled Label (Raw/packing/ In-process material)
3.2.3 Attachment-III: Under test label (Raw/packing/ In-process material/ Finished Product)
3.2.4 Attachment-IV: Sample for Analysis (Raw/packing/ In-process material/ Finished Product)
3.2.5 Attachment-V: Passed Label Analysis (Raw/packing/ In-process material/ Finished Product)
3.2.6 Attachment-VI: Rejected Label Analysis (Raw/packing/ In-process material/ Finished Product)
3.2.7 Attachment-VII: Dispensing Label (raw/packing material)
3.2.8 Attachment-VIII: Loose Pack Label (raw/packing material)
3.2.9 Attachment-IX: Repacking Label (raw/packing material)
3.2.10 Attachment-X: Control Sample (Raw Material)
3.2.11 Attachment-XI: Control Sample (Finished Product)
3.2.12 Attachment-XII: Under hold (In-process Material/ Finished Product)
3.2.13 Attachment-XIII: Scrap material label
3.2.14 Attachment-XIV: To be cleaned Label
3.2.15 Attachment-XV: Cleaned Label
3.2.16 Attachment-XVI: Material Return Label
3.2.17 Attachment-XVII: Under Breakdown Maintenance Label
3.2.18 Attachment-XVIII: Area Status Label
3.2.19 Attachment-XIX: Online Rejection Label
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4.2 Abbreviations
4.2.1 etc.: Etcetera
4.2.2 QA: Quality Assurance
4.2.3 A.R. No.: Analytical Reference Number
4.2.4 B. No.: Batch Number
4.2.5 No.: Number
4.2.6 Wt.: Weight
4.2.7 QC: Quality Control
4.2.8 IPA: Iso Propyl Alcohol
4.2.9 V/V: Volume by Volume
4.2.10 SOP: Standard operating procedure
4.2.11 Qty.: Quantity
4.2.12 GR No.: Goods receipt number
4.2.13 Avg.: Average
5.0 RESPONSIBILITY
5.1 Applicable Departments
5.1.1 To prepare and display proper labels at appropriate stages/activity/times.
5.2 Applicable Department Heads
5.2.1 To check whether the labels are properly affixed as per SOP.
5.3 Quality Assurance Head:
5.3.1 To ensure implementation of system as per defined procedure.
5.4 Plant Head:
5.4.1 To ensure implementation of system as per defined procedure.
6.0 Distribution:
I. Quality Assurance
II. Production
III. Ware house
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IV. Engineering
V. Human resource and Administration
VI. Environment, Health and safety
VII. Quality Control
7.0 PROCEDURE:
7.1 Concern department will prepare the specimen for label by following the attachments of this standard
operating procedure.
7.2 Head of concern department will approve the label.
7.3 Approved format will send to QA department for approval. After QA approval specimen will be sent to
purchase department for printing of the label.
7.4 Purchase department will receive the approved specimen of label and proceed for final printing of labels
as per the requirement.
7.5 Any printed labels left after updation in label format shall be destroyed.
7.6 All equipments, in-process material, finished product, containers etc. shall be labeled appropriately and
at all times. No unlabeled equipment, in-process material, finished product etc., shall be taken / used for
processing:
7.7 All equipment containers, area, pack and in-process shall be labeled before the start of the activity to
clearly depict their status and identification.
7.8 Labels shall be attached in a manner that they are clearly visible.
7.9 Text of the label shall be in clear and legible language.
7.10 Concerned persons shall sign with date on labels properly.
7.11 Quarantine Status Label (Raw/ Packing Material): This label shall be affixed by warehouse person on
consignment of raw or packaging materials received from manufacturer /supplier as per Attachment-I.
7.12 Sampled: After sampling of raw material/ packing materialfrom the received consignment from
manufacturer /supplieror after sampling of in-process material, affix the sampled label as per Attachment-
II on the container/ bag/ unit from which the sampling is done.
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7.13 Under Test:This label is affixed after taking sample of raw /packing material from the received
consignment from manufacturer /supplier, on in-process material and finished product which is under
analysis. Affix the labels on each container/ bag/ unit as per Attachment-III near the Sampled Label.
7.14 Sample for Analysis (Raw/ Packing/ In-Process Material/ Finished Product):This label is affixed on
sample poly bag/ bottle/ poly bag containing raw material/ packing material/ in-process/ finished product
sample for analysis purpose as per Attachment-IV.
7.15 Passed Label (Raw/ Packing/ In-Process Material/ Finished Product): After Approval of batches
affix passed label on the container/bag/unit as per Attachment-V over under test label in such a way that
the passed label shall completely hide the “UNDER TEST” label.
7.16 Rejected Label (Raw/ Packing/ In-Process Material/ Finished Product): This label is affixed on Raw
/Packing/ In-process Material/ Finished Product as per Attachment-VI when material does not comply
the specifications of Pharmacopoeia or In-House specifications. It shall be affixed on the “UNDER
TEST” label by completely hiding the “UNDER TEST” label.
7.17 Dispensing label: This label is affixed on raw and packing material after dispensing from warehouse as
per Attachment-VII.
7.18 Loose Pack label (Raw/Packing Material): This label is affixed on loose container of raw/ packing
material as per Attachment-VIII.
7.19 Repacking label (Raw/Packing material): This label is affixed on repacking of Raw/ Packing material
as per Attachment-IX.
7.20 Control sample Label (Raw material): This label is affixed on the container/poly bag containing
control sample of raw materials as per Attachment-X. This label shall be prepared and affixed by Quality
Control person.
7.21 Control Sample label (Finished Product): This label is affixed on the container such as cartons/poly
bag containing finished product as per Attachment-XI.
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7.22 Under Hold Label (In-process material/ Finished Product):If at any stage during manufacturing /
packing operation, process is stopped or not continued due to reasons, which require investigation, etc.,
then “HOLD” label shall be pasted as per Attachment-XII.
7.23 Scrap Material label: This label is affixed on container/ polybag of Scrap as Attachment-XIII.
7.24 To be cleaned label: All equipment/accessory to be cleaned shall bear a status label “TO BE
CLEANED” as per Attachment-XIV. Details of previous product shall be given on the label per
Attachment-XIV.
7.25 Cleaned label: After cleaning, the equipment shall bear status label as “CLEANED” (as per Attachment-
XV). Cleaning shall be done by user department. If after cleaning, equipment is not used within 07 days,
re-cleaning shall be carried out (as per Attachment-XV).
7.26 Material return label: This label is affixed on those containers of excess material which are returned
from production to ware house, as per Attachment-XVI.
7.27 Under breakdown maintenance label: When Instrument/equipment under maintenance due to
breakdown of the equipment/instrument, then affix the label “UNDER BREAKDOWN
MAINTENANCE” as per Attachment-XVII.
7.28 Area status label: Area in which the dispensing/ manufacturing/ packing is being done shall bear the
“AREA STATUS” label that gives the details of product under process as per Attachment-XVIII.
7.29 On line rejection label: This label is affixed on containers/materials which are rejected at the time of
manufacturing / packing stage, as per Attachment-XIX.
7.30 Preventive maintenance status label: This label is affixed after preventive maintenance of equipments
is completed as per Attachment-XX.
7.31 Under Preventive Maintenance Status Label: This label is affixed during preventive maintenance of
equipments as per Attachment- XXI.
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7.32 Calibration Status label: When instrument /equipment is calibrated in-house then this label affixed on
the calibrated instrument/equipment as per Attachment-XXII.
7.33 Out of Calibration Status Label: If calibration of instrument has expired/or failed then user department
shall affix “OUT OF CALIBRATION” label as per Attachment-XXIII.
7.34 FOR ETP: This label is affixed on container containing material or product for disposition in ETP as per
Attachment- XXIV.
7.35 Loose Shipper Label: “LOOSE SHIPPER” label shall be affixed on the shipper having less than the
standard quantity bearing all the details related to product as per Attachment-XXV. The original stamped
/labeled quantity on the shipper shall be appropriately modified with sign and date by Production
personnel.
7.36 Market return product under hold label: When material is returned from market then affix the label
“UNDER HOLD (MARKET RETURNED) as per Attachment-XXVI.
7.37 Specimen Issuance Label for Log: This label is affixed on the log as per Attachment-XXVII at the time
of issuance to user department by QA person.
7.38 ValidationSample: This label is affixed on the validation samples which shall be sent to QC for analysis
purpose as per Attachment – XXVIII.
7.39 Label for Swab/ Rinse Sample: “SWAB/ RINSE SAMPLE” label shall be affixed on the test tube stand
or on the wrapper containing the swab samples and on the container of rinse sample as per Attachment-
XXIX.
7.40 Daily verification status for weighing balance: This label shall be affixed on the weighing balance for
daily verification status as per Attachment-XXX.
7.41 Filter cleaning Status Label: This label is used for filter cleaning status of AHU as per Attachment –
XXXI.
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7.42 Disinfectant/ Detergent/Deactivating/Sanitizing solution Label: This label shall be on the containers in
which Cleaning agents/ deactivating/ disinfectant/ sanitizing solutions shall be stored in the designated
areas as per Attachment- XXXII.
7.43 Label of Stock/Stability Solution: This label shall be affixed on Stock/ Stability solution as per
Attachment-XXXIII.
7.44 Label of Reference / Impurity Standard: This label shall be affixed on Reference / Impurity Standard
as per Attachment-XXXIV.
7.45 Label of Working Standard: This label shall be affixed on Reference / Impurity Standard as per
Attachment-XXXV.
7.46 Label for Instrument/ Equipment (In-House Code): This label shall be affixed on Instrument/
Equipment in Quality Control department as per Attachment-XXXVI.
7.47 Label for Restricted Entry (Quality Control Department): This label shall be used for Restricted
Entry in Quality Control department as per Attachment-XXXVII.
7.48 Label for Glassware in Use: This label shall be affixed on the glassware in use in Quality Control
department as per Attachment-XXXVIII.
7.49 Label for Column/Syringe/Plunger Flushing: This label shall be affixed on the solvent used for
Column/Syringe/Plunger Flushing in Quality Control department as per Attachment-XXXIX.
7.50 Status Label for HPLC/GC Analysis: This label shall be affixed on HPLC/ GC used for analysis in
Quality Control department as per Attachment-XL.
7.51 Status Label for Dissolution Test: This label shall be affixed on Dissolution Apparatus used for
analysis in Quality Control department as per Attachment-XLI.
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7.52 Status Label for Analysis (Other than HPLC/ GC& Dissolution): This label shall be affixed on
equipment/ instrument used for analysis other than HPLC/ GC and Dissolution Apparatus in Quality
Control department as per Attachment-XLII.
7.53 Label for Karl Fischer Reagent: This label shall be used for Karl Fischer Reagent in Quality Control
department as per Attachment-XLIII.
7.54 Label for Methanol for Karl Fischer Reagent: This label shall be used for methanol for Karl Fisher
Reagent in Quality Control department as per Attachment-XLIV.
7.55 Status Label for Mobile Phase: This label shall be used for mobile phase in Quality Control department
as per Attachment-XLV.
7.56 Status Label for TLC Chamber: This label shall be used for TLC Chamber in Quality Control
department as per Attachment-XLVI.
7.57 Specimen Label for Bulk Finished Placebo: This label shall be affixed on the bulk finished placebo
after completion of batch manufacturing and before start of packing activity as per Attachment-XLVII.
7.58 Specimen Label for Placebo for Analytical Purpose: This label shall be affixed on the bulk finished
placebo after completion of manufacturing of a placebo batch required for analytical purpose as per
Attachment-XLVIII.
7.59 Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) 70% V/V Solution label: This label is affixed on the container of disinfectant
solution as per Attachment-XLIX.
7.60 Material for Destruction Label: This label is affixed on the container of material to be destroyed as per
Attachment-XLX.
NOTE: Put (-) mark or ‘NA’ in the provided space of label which is not required or not applicable.
Attachment-I
QUARANTINE
Attachment-II
SAMPLED LABEL
(RAW/ PACKING/ IN-PROCESS MATERIAL)
SAMPLED
Sampled By:
Sign/ Date
Format No……….
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Attachment-III
UNDER TEST
Attachment-IV
Sampled By
Sampled at Time
Sign / Date
Format No……………..
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Attachment-V
PASSED LABEL
(RAW/PACKING/ IN-PROCESS MATERIAL/ FINISHED PRODUCT)
PASSED
Product/ ItemName:
Batch/ Lot No. :
Item Code :
A.R. No. :
Mfg. Date : Exp. Date:
Stage :
GR No. :
Total Quantity :
Total Packs/ Containers (Nos.): _____ Container/ Pack No.: ____ of ____
Signature : Date:
Format No……………
Attachment-VI
REJECTED LABEL
(RAW/PACKING/ IN-PROCESS MATERIAL/ FINISHED PRODUCT)
REJECTED
Attachment-VII
DISPENSING LABEL
Item Name :
Item Code :
A.R. No. : Pack No.:
Product Name :
B. No. : Lot No.:
Gross Wt. :
Tare Wt. :
Net Wt./ Nos. :
Attachment-VIII
Item Name :
Item Code :
Batch No. :
A.R. No. :
Net Quantity :
Signature / Date :
Format No……………..
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Attachment-IX
REPACKING LABEL
(RAW/PACKING MATERIAL)
Item Name :
Item Code :
Batch No. :
Mfg. Date : Exp. Date:
Manufacturer/ Supplier Name:
No. of Containers/ Packs: _____________ of ____________
Gross Wt.: Tare Wt.: Net Wt.:
Reason :
Format No………………
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Attachment-X
CONTROL SAMPLE
(RAW MATERIAL)
Item Name :
Item Code :
Batch/ Lot No. :
A.R. No. :
Mfg. Date : Exp. Date:
Quantity of sample:
Format No……………………
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Attachment-XI
CONTROL SAMPLE
(FINISHED PRODUCT)
Format No……………
Attachment-XII
UNDER HOLD
(IN-PROCESS MATERIAL /
FINISHED PRODUCT)
Product Name :
Batch/ Lot No. :
Batch Size :
Mfg. Date : Exp. Date:
Container No. : _______ of _______
Reason for Hold :
QA (Sign/Date) :
Format No……………….
Attachment-XIII
SCRAP MATERIAL
Type of Scrap :
Gross Wt.: Tare Wt.: Net Wt.:
Quantity in Nos.:
Department :
Attachment-XIV
TO BE CLEANED LABEL
TO BE CLEANED
Area:
Previous Product :
Format No…………..
Attachment-XV
CLEANED LABEL
CLEANED
Equipment/ Accessory Name:
Code No./ Area :
Previous Product :
Previous Batch No. :
Cleaned By/Date :
Use Before :
Checked By/Date :
Attachment-XVI
MATERIAL RETURN
Material Name:
Item Code: A.R. No.:
Product Name:
Batch No.:
Gross Wt. (kg): Quantity (in Nos.):
Tare Wt. (kg):
Net Wt. (kg):
Attachment-XVII
UNDER BREAKDOWN
MAINTENANCE
Equipment/ Instrument Name:
Code No. :
Nature of Breakdown :
Sign/Date :
Attachment-XVIII
AREA STATUS
Product/ Item :
Batch/ A.R. No. : Lot No. :
Batch Size :
Mfg. Date : Exp. Date :
Status/ Stage :
M.R.P. :
Signature :
Date :
Format No………….
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Attachment-XIX
ON LINE REJECTION
Material Name:
Item Code:
A.R. No.:
Product Name:
Batch No.:
Gross Wt. (kg): Tare Wt. (kg): Net Wt. (kg):
Quantity (Nos.):
Prepared By User
(Sign/Date)
Checked By QA
(Sign/Date)
Format No……………..
Attachment-XX
PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE STATUS
Equipment/ Instrument Name:
Code No. :
Done on :
Due on :
Done By (Sign/ Date):
Format No……………
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Attachment-XXI
UNDER PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE
SIGN : ____________
DATE : ____________
Format No……………
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Attachment-XXII
CALIBRATION STATUS
Department:
Equipment/Instrument Name:
Code No.:
Calibrated On :
Calibration Due On :
Calibrated By (Sign/Date):
Format No…………..
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Attachment-XXIII
OUT OF CALIBRATION
Department:
Code No.:
Sign / Date:
Format No……………
Attachment-XXIV
FOR ETP
Material/Product :
Department :
Checked By : Date :
Format No………………
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Attachment-XXV
LOOSE SHIPPER
Product Name :
B. No. :
Mfg. Date :
Exp. Date :
Quantity :
Production QA
Sign/ Date Sign/ Date
Format No………………
Attachment-XXVI
UNDER HOLD
(MARKET RETURNED)
Product Name :
Batch No. :
Mfg. Date : Exp. Date:
Total No. of Shippers :
Total Qty. (Unit Packs) :
Reason :
Date of Receipt :
Received By Name :
Prepared By (Sign/Date):
Format No…………….
Attachment-XXVII
Year: Department:
Log Title:
Issued by QA Received by
(Sign / Date): (Sign / Date):
Completed Log Submitted by Completed Log Retrieved by
(Sign / Date): QA(Sign / Date):
Format No………………
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Attachment-XXVIII
VALIDATION SAMPLE
Product Name:
Batch No.: Batch Size:
Stage: Avg. Weight:
Sampled Qty.:
Sampled By QA (Sign):
Date/Time:
Format No……………..
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Attachment-XXIX
SWAB/RINSE SAMPLE
Equipment Name:
Code No.:
Previous Product Name:
Previous B. No.:
Purpose of Sample: Chemical/ Microbial
Sample No.: __________ of _________
Sampled By QA (Sign):
Date/Time:
Format No…………….
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Attachment-XXX
Attachment-XXXI
FILTER CLEANING
STATUS
AHU Code No.:
Pre Filter Size: Code No.:
HEPA Filter Size: Code No.:
Return Filter Size: Code No.:
Done Date: Due Date:
Checked by (Sign/ Date):
Format No……………
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Attachment-XXXII
DISINFECTANT/DETERGENT/DEACTIVATING/SANITIZING
SOLUTION LABEL
DISINFECTANT/DETERGENT/
DEACTIVATING/SANITIZING
SOLUTION
Block Name: Department/Area Name:
Disinfectant/Detergent/Deactivating/Sanitizing agent :
Prepared on :
Valid up to :
Prepared By Checked By
(Sign/ Date) (Sign/ Date)
Format No…………….
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Attachment-XXXIII
STOCK/STABILITY SOLUTION
Name
Preparation date
Solution for For product
Prepared By Checked By
Storage condition
Format No…………………
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Attachment-XXXIV
REFERENCE/IMPURITY STANDARD
Name
Identification /
Purity (as specified)
Code No.
Validity of use For purpose
Labeled by Checked By
Storage Condition
Format No……………………
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Attachment-XXXV
WORKING STANDARD
Attachment-XXXVI
INSTRUMENT/EQUIPMENT
(In-house Code)
Name: ….......................................
ID No. : …......................................
Format No…………….
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Attachment-XXXVII
RESTRICTED ENTRY
ONLY FOR AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
Format No…………….
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Attachment-XXXVIII
Attachment-XXXIX
Solvent:
Date of Dispensing/Preparation:
Valid Up to:
Sign: Date:
Format No……………..
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Attachment-XL
Product Name:
Batch No./A.R. No.:
Mobile Phase:
Column No.:
Test:
Sign: Date:
Format No……………
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Attachment-XLI
Attachment-XLII
INSTRUMENT ANALYSIS
STATUS
Product Name:
Batch No./A.R. No.:
Test:
Sign: Date:
Format No……………..
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Attachment-XLIII
Batch No.:
Valid Up to:
Sign: Date:
Format No.
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Attachment-XLV
Product Name:
Batch No./A.R. No.:
Composition:
Test:
Prepared on:
Valid Up to:
Sign: Date:
Format No……………
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Attachment-XLVI
Attachment-XLVII
Component Excluded :
Batch No.:
Mfg. date :
Valid Up to:
Signature :
Date:
Format No……………
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Attachment-XLVIII
Component Excluded :
Batch No.:
Mfg. date :
Valid Up to:
Signature :
Date:
Format No……………
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Attachment-XLIX
Prepared By Checked By
(Sign/ Date) (Sign/ Date)
Format No………………
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Attachment-XLX
Material/Product :
Department :
Prepared By : Checked By :
(Sign/ Date) (Sign/ Date)
Format No………………