TEM 270 Installation and Operational Qualification Protocol Template Sample
TEM 270 Installation and Operational Qualification Protocol Template Sample
Issue date
Installation and Operational Qualification Protocol
(Reference: SOP _____)
APPROVAL TO EXECUTE:
Name:
Position:
Signature:
Date:
1 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this protocol is to define the Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational
Qualification (OQ) requirements and acceptance criteria for the [insert system name and plant
number] which will be located in the [insert area, packaging or manufacturing] at site [insert site
name]. IQ/OQ is required as [insert brief description as to why required, e.g. as it is new
equipment.
Successful completion of this protocol will provide a high degree of assurance that the equipment
has been installed and operates in accordance with the site requirements, specifications and
manufacturers recommendations and is in compliance with cGMP and site policies.
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TEM-270
Issue date
Installation and Operational Qualification Protocol
(Reference: SOP _____)
1. Objective
The objective of this test is:
1. To verify that equipment is uniquely identified and installed in accordance with site and
manufacturers’ recommendations
2. To verify that equipment is scheduled for preventative maintenance
3. To ensure that the equipment installed is documented for change control / revalidation purposes
2. Procedure
Inspect the installed equipment and record details of all major process equipment as required below.
Verification of installed components may be achieved by visual inspection or approved documentation
/ drawings. If a document or drawing is used it must be referenced.
3. Acceptance Criteria
All equipment must be uniquely identified and installed in accordance with site and manufacturers’
recommendations. All major equipment items should be included for preventative maintenance
1. Objective
The objective of this test is:
1. To verify that all computer system Operating Software and Application Software integrated with
the system is uniquely identified and installed in accordance with site and manufacturers’
recommendations.
2. To ensure that the software components of the installation are documented for change
control/re-validation purposes.
2. Procedure
Inspect the installed software and record details. Verification of installed components may be
achieved by visual inspection or approved documentation / drawings. If a document or drawing is
used it must be referenced.
3. Acceptance Criteria
1. All software must be uniquely identified and installed in accordance with site and manufacturers’
recommendations.
2. A backup copy of the software must be available.
1. Objective
The objective of this test is to verify that EHS are notified that qualification of the system is being
undertaken and a safety audit if required can be performed.
2. Procedure
Contact the EHS representative and determine if a safety audit is required prior to performing any
OQ testing If required enter the estimated completion date for the audit. It is the responsibility of EHS
to complete this test and to ensure that the equipment is safe for operational qualification and for use.
3. Acceptance Criteria
The need for a safety audit has been established prior to OQ and if required a safety audit has been
conducted by EHS and the equipment is deemed suitable for routine use.
Initial / Date_______
Circle Critical Non- Circle Yes No
Deviation # COMMITMENT #
Classification Deviation Critical Change Change #
________ ___________
Deviation Required ________
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