Here are some basic Quality Control (QC) definitions:
Quality Control (QC): A systematic process to ensure products or services meet specified requirements and standards.
Quality Assurance (QA): A systematic process to ensure quality is built into products or services during design, development, and production.
Quality Management System (QMS): A formal system to manage quality processes and ensure compliance with regulations.
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP): Guidelines for manufacturing, testing, and quality control of pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetics.
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): Documented instructions for performing specific tasks.
Quality Attribute: Characteristics of a product or service that define its quality (e.g., purity, potency).
Specification: Documented requirements for a product or service.
Validation: Confirmation that a process or system meets specified requirements.
Verification: Confirmation that a product or service meets specified requirements.
Calibration: Comparison of measurement instruments to ensure accuracy.
Qualification: Confirmation that personnel, equipment, or systems meet specified requirements.
Audit: Independent evaluation of a QMS or process.
Deviation: Departure from approved procedures or specifications.
Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA): Process to correct and prevent deviations.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Method to identify underlying causes of deviations.
Continuous Improvement: Ongoing effort to improve processes and quality.
Total Quality Management (TQM): Philosophy emphasizing quality throughout an organization.
Six Sigma: Methodology for process improvement and quality control.
ISO 9001: International standard for QMS.
FDA: US Food and Drug Administration.
GxP: Good Practice guidelines (e.g., GMP, GLP, GDP).
Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to laws, regulations, and guidelines.
These definitions provide a foundation for understanding quality control principles and practices.
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