Title
Batch Certification of Antibiotics Guidelines
Law
Bfad Memorandum Circular No. 4
Decision Date
May 7, 1990
BFAD establishes guidelines for the batch certification of antibiotics, requiring applicants to submit comprehensive production and quality control records along with specific sample quantities for validation.
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Submission Requirements for Applicants

  • Applicants seeking batch certification must submit a formal letter of request.
  • Included in the submission are detailed documentation and product samples for evaluation.

Documentation Requirements

  • Complete production record of the batch concerned, providing comprehensive details of the manufacturing process.
  • In-process control record of the batch concerned, documenting the monitoring of critical parameters during production.
  • Complete terminal quality control record, fulfilling all requirements stipulated in the official monograph for the antibiotic batch.

Sample Requirements for Validation

  • For suspensions or syrups: six (6) bottles must be submitted.
  • For tablets or capsules: one (1) bottle containing 100 units, or two (2) bottles each containing 50 units, or an equivalent number of stripped or blister-packed units.
  • For injectable forms: six (6) vials or ampules.
  • For ointments or creams: four (4) tubes.

Authority and Compliance

  • This memorandum circular was adopted on May 7, 1990, under the authority of the BFAD Director, Cecile P. Gonzalez.
  • All concerned parties are required to adhere to these guidelines to ensure compliance with batch certification procedures for antibiotics.

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