Pharmaceutical Daily Manufacturing Area Inspection Checklist

Daily manufacturing area inspections are a cornerstone of cGMP compliance. This checklist ensures that all production rooms, equipment, materials, and personnel comply with FDA 21 CFR Parts 210/211 requirements before and during production operations.

Industry: Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
Frequency: Daily (Each Shift)
Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
Role: Production Supervisor / QA Manager
Total Items: 32
Compliance: FDA 21 CFR Part 211 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice for Finished Pharmaceuticals, FDA 21 CFR Part 210 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing Processing Packing, ICH Q10 Pharmaceutical Quality System, EU GMP Chapter 3 Premises and Equipment

Room Status and Cleanliness

Verify room cleaned, released, and status board current.

Room cleaning completed and cleaning log signed by authorized personnel?
Room status board or label reflects current status (Clean/Ready)?
No materials, labels, or documents from previous production present?
Previous batch line clearance documented and verified?
No evidence of pest activity or unauthorized entry?
No condensation on walls, ceilings, or equipment indicating HVAC issue?

Environmental Conditions

Verify temperature, humidity, and pressure differential.

Room temperature within specified limits and logged?
Relative humidity within specified limits and logged?
Pressure differential between rooms meets specification (positive for APIs, controlled for potent compounds)?
No active HVAC alarms or out-of-spec readings on building management system?
Environmental monitoring samples scheduled and collected per EM program?

Equipment Status and Calibration

Verify equipment is qualified, calibrated, and clean.

All equipment displaying current status labels (Cleaned/Calibrated/Under Maintenance)?
All critical instruments and equipment with current calibration (not overdue)?
Preventive maintenance current on all production equipment?
No unauthorized or unqualified equipment in production area?
Equipment logbooks current with all entries?

Materials and Segregation

Verify correct materials and proper segregation.

All materials clearly labeled with identity, lot number, and status?
Only approved (released) materials present in production area?
No rejected or quarantined materials in production area?
Products and materials properly segregated to prevent mix-ups?
Controlled substance materials secured with dual-person accountability if applicable?

Personnel GMP Compliance

Verify personnel hygiene and gowning compliance.

All personnel wearing required gowning for area classification?
No prohibited jewelry, food, drink, or personal items in production area?
Handwashing and gloving procedures being followed?
No ill personnel (open sores, respiratory illness) working in direct product contact areas?
Only authorized, trained personnel in area?

Documentation and Batch Records

Verify production documentation is current and compliant.

Batch production record current and filled out contemporaneously?
No loose, unauthorized, or uncontrolled documents in production area?
Any corrections to records made per GDP (single line, initials, date, no whiteout)?
Any deviations or discrepancies from batch record documented?
Area logbook entry completed for this inspection?
QA or QC approval obtained before production start if required?

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Why Use This Pharmaceutical Daily Manufacturing Area Inspection Checklist?

This pharmaceutical daily manufacturing area inspection checklist helps pharmaceutical & life sciences teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for production supervisor / qa manager professionals, this checklist covers 32 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: daily (each shift).

Ensures compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 211 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice for Finished Pharmaceuticals, FDA 21 CFR Part 210 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing Processing Packing, ICH Q10 Pharmaceutical Quality System, EU GMP Chapter 3 Premises and Equipment. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Pharmaceutical Daily Manufacturing Area Inspection Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 32 inspection items across 6 sections: Room Status and Cleanliness, Environmental Conditions, Equipment Status and Calibration, Materials and Segregation, Personnel GMP Compliance, Documentation and Batch Records. It is designed for pharmaceutical & life sciences operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed daily (each shift). Each completion takes approximately 20-30 minutes.

Who should use this Pharmaceutical Daily Manufacturing Area Inspection Checklist?

This checklist is designed for Production Supervisor / QA Manager professionals in the pharmaceutical & life sciences industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.