21 CFR Part 58 — Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations Part 58 establishes Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations for nonclinical laboratory studies supporting applications for research or marketing permits for FDA-regulated products. Covers organization, facilities, equipment, testing operations, records, and reporting requirements to ensure the quality and integrity of safety data.
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Framework Domains (7)
Disqualification of Testing Facilities (Subpart K)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 58.200 | Purpose of Disqualification |
| 58.202 | Grounds for Disqualification |
| 58.206 | Final Order on Disqualification |
| 58.219 | Reinstatement of Disqualified Facility |
Equipment and Operations (Subparts D & E)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 58.61 | Equipment Design |
| 58.63 | Maintenance and Calibration |
| 58.81 | Standard Operating Procedures |
| 58.83 | Reagents and Solutions |
| 58.90 | Animal Care |
Facilities (Subpart C)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 58.41 | General Facility Requirements |
| 58.43 | Animal Care Facilities |
| 58.45 | Animal Supply Facilities |
| 58.47 | Test and Control Article Handling Facilities |
| 58.49 | Laboratory Operation Areas |
| 58.51 | Specimen and Data Storage |
General Provisions (Subpart A)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 58.1 | Scope |
| 58.10 | Applicability to Grants and Contracts |
| 58.15 | Inspection of Testing Facility |
| 58.3 | Definitions |
Organization and Personnel (Subpart B)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 58.29 | Personnel Qualifications |
| 58.31 | Testing Facility Management |
| 58.33 | Study Director Responsibilities |
| 58.35 | Quality Assurance Unit |
Records and Reports (Subpart J)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 58.185 | Reporting of Study Results |
| 58.190 | Storage and Retrieval of Records |
| 58.195 | Retention of Records |
Test Articles and Protocol (Subparts F & G)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 58.105 | Test and Control Article Characterization |
| 58.107 | Test Article Handling |
| 58.113 | Mixtures of Articles with Carriers |
| 58.120 | Protocol Requirements |
| 58.130 | Conduct of Study |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 21 CFR Part 58 — Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)?
21 CFR Part 58 — Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) is a compliance framework from United States with 7 domains and 31 controls. Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations Part 58 establishes Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations for nonclinical laboratory studies supporting applications for research or marketing permits for FDA-regulated products. Covers organization, facilities, equipment, testing operations, records, and reporting requirements to ensure the quality and integrity of safety data. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does 21 CFR Part 58 — Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) have?
21 CFR Part 58 — Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) has 31 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Facilities (Subpart C) (6 controls), Equipment and Operations (Subparts D & E) (5 controls), Test Articles and Protocol (Subparts F & G) (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does 21 CFR Part 58 — Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) map to?
21 CFR Part 58 — Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) maps to 422 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 — Assessing CUI Security Requirements (13% coverage), NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts (13% coverage), UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (13% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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