Alpha Controls’ advice on choosing the right validation service provider

Validation is often required for cold storage.

Without proper qualification and validation protocols in place, even the tiniest of variations can lead to serious issues. Equipment validation is extremely important when it comes to quality assurance. With over 40 years of experience, Alpha Controls is a company you can trust. Their validation team understands the importance of producing desired results and meeting predetermined specifications as required.

As experts in validation, the Alpha Controls team provides four key decision criteria that businesses should consider when searching for the right validation service provider.

Creating and maintaining suitable temperatures

Thermal validation is the process of validating and qualifying equipment and storage facilities to ensure that they create and maintain the temperatures for which they are designed. This is an essential process in many industries, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, food processing, and aerospace, because many regulatory agencies mandate that thermal validation must be conducted to comply with their, strict requirements.

Validation plays an extremely important role for many companies, so choosing the right service provider is always vital. Alpha Controls offers the following tips for choosing a service provider.

1. Is the provider accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025? This standard specifies general requirements for the competence to carry out tests and calibrations, including sampling. Many sectors require that the equipment used for validation meets this standard. Alpha Controls has been accredited for more than 15 years.
2. Are the technicians fully qualified? Qualified technicians ensure that thermal regulations and requirements are met and stringently adhere to specific industry standards. Alpha Controls technicians are fully trained and are experts in qualification standards such as IQ/OQ/PQ, to meet the regulatory guidelines and provide full documentation to ensure that you are audit-ready.
3. How is the provider’s customer service? The right validation provider prioritizes requests in a professional and timely manner. These projects can be time-sensitive, so urgency in response time is important. Alpha makes speed a high priority, and they will work directly with you to implement a compliant and effective validation plan that meets your needs from start to finish.
4. Is the technology up to date? The provider must use the latest available technology that meets the current standards. Alpha’s validation team uses FDA 21CFR Part 11 validated software to execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and uses state-of-the-art validation equipment from industry leaders, including Fluke Calibration and Kaye Instruments.

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