SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1996
STP14705S

Commissioning Major Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities

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Commissioning is the planning, coordination, management, and execution of activities that form the bridge between the construction phase and the operation and maintenance phase of a facility life-cycle. Commissioning helps demonstrate the facility works properly and establishes systems for reliable operations and maintenance. Validation is a major part of the overall commissioning process. Substantial savings are possible in terms of costs and schedule through more effective coordination of commissioning activities. Benefits of a coordinated approach include: • Increased confidence that facility meets intended requirements (e.g., GMP, safety, environment, production capacity,) • Eliminating waste through duplication • Providing for consistent and efficient commissioning • Quicker achievement of successful initial operations

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Fay, ST
Performance Solutions, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
Howard, TP
Performance Solutions, Inc., Durham, NC
Stevens, WT
Performance Solutions, Inc., Prospect, KY
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Developed by Committee: E48
Pages: 3–13
DOI: 10.1520/STP14705S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5322-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-2405-9