This document presents an overview of the updated Annex 15 of the EU GMP Guide concerning qualification and validation in the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting significant changes that will take effect from October 1, 2015. Key points include the replacement of 'validation' with 'qualification and validation,' the elimination of retrospective validation, and the emphasis on quality risk management. It also discusses good documentation practices and the lifecycle approach to validation activities, ensuring robust product quality and compliance with current GMP standards.