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Quality System Program

Purpose

The Texas A&M University, College Station (Texas A&M) Quality System Program (QSP) establishes the guidelines and basic procedures that must be followed to ensure the quality and integrity of nonclinical laboratory studies that support or are intended to support applications for research and marketing permits as defined in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 21 CFR, Part 58, Good Laboratory Practices for Nonclinical Laboratory Studies (GLP).

Scope

The Quality System Program applies to all Texas A&M facilities that desire to participate in nonclinical laboratory studies as defined in the FDA GLP regulations. Each department or laboratory participating in GLP studies must comply with the GLP regulations and Texas A&M QSP to the extent of the services they provide.


Detailed Information on the QSP

 

Quality System Program Oversight

 

 

Approval to Conduct GLP Studies

Assistance with Quality System Implementation

Glossary

Personnel

Organizational Structure

Testing Facility Management

Study Director

Quality Assurance Unit

Veterinarians

Sponsors

Contractors

Compliance

IACUC

Facilities

Equipment

Standard Operating Procedures

Animal Care

Reagents and Solutions / Expired Supplies and Materials

Test and Control Articles:

  • Test and Control Article Characterization (Receipt, storage, mixing, characterization, reserve samples, documentation)
  • Mixtures of Test and Control Articles
  • Test and Control Article Storage
  • Reserve Samples of Test and Control Articles


Study Protocol and Study Conduct

Data Collection, Data Management and Document Control

Reports

Records Storage and Retention Requirements

Food and Drug Administration Inspections