Introduction to Corrective Action Preventive Action, CAPA, for the Cannabis Industry

About the Course

This course covers the foundations for implementing and applying a Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) program for the cannabis industry, in conformance with ASTM D8229. You will gain an understanding of how to use this standard in your business, the benefits of a CAPA program, and how it will ensure compliance with any federal, state, or local requirements.

The instructor will draw off of real-world examples relevant to the cannabis industry to enable effective implementation of a CAPA program. Many states require forms of investigations and corrective action programs as they relate to customer complaints, product failures, and recalls. A CAPA Program is a robust tool to address all these needs.

This half day course is broken down into two modules. The first module lays the foundation and identifies the primary elements and sequence of events for conducting a CAPA. The second module dives deeper into how to define a problem statement, the conducting of root cause investigations, tools that can aid you in effectively investigating problems, and how to effectively close out a CAPA.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Define CAPA and where to apply CAPA in your operation.
• Identify the primary elements of and stages of conducting a CAPA.
• Define a problem statement.
• Describe how to conduct a root cause investigation and list common root cause investigation tools.
• Identify how to effectively close out a CAPA and how to verify CAPA effectiveness.

Audience

• Industry Quality and Compliance personnel involved in Cannabis operations
• Operations Management
• Regulatory agencies
• Corporate Executive

ASTM Standards Referenced

ASTM Standards:

• D8229

Certificate and CEUs

• Course notes
• A Certificate of Completion
• .4 CEUs (Continuing Education Units).or 4 PDHS

This course also includes access to two free ASTM course:

• ASTM 101: Introduction to Standards
• ASTM 102: Selecting and Utilizing a Standard

Related Proficiency Testing Program(s)

ASTM offers the following Proficiency Testing Program(s) for this:

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