Massoud Lavian

When an FDA inspection is imminent, it pays to have a plan. Start by getting your paper in order and your facility in a state of good repair. Train a team to manage interaction with inspectors. Coach your employees on how to answer questions. And don?t forget to take notes.

You survived the FDA inspection. Now what? FDA always finishes the inspection by leaving you with a list of its observations. Part 3 concludes the survival guide series by describing the steps every company should take after the inspectors leave ? from developing a corrective action plan to writing a detailed response document.

by Massoud Lavian and Paul W. Allen, Clarkston Consulting

by Massoud Lavian and Paul W. Allen, Clarkston Consulting When an FDA inspection is imminent, it pays to have a plan. Start by getting your papers in order and your facility in a state of good repair. Train a team to manage interaction with inspectors. Coach your employees on how to answer questions. And don't forget to take notes.

by Massoud Lavian and Paul W. Allen, Clarkston Consulting Would your company survive a surprise inspection? An FDA inspection can be a nightmare that costs your company money, time, and reputation. Proactive managers understand the logic behind FDA regulations and prepare accordingly. This three-part survival guide to inspections (whether from FDA, a client, an investor, or a European agency) will sharpen your vision of your company?s regulatory compliance picture.