Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
Annex 11 (revised 2022) provides guidance on the application of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) to computerised systems used throughout the pharmaceutical lifecycle, including manufacturing, quality control, laboratory testing, and distribution. It addresses system validation, data integrity, security, change control, backup and recovery, and the overall lifecycle management of computerised systems. Published by the European Commission as part of EudraLex Volume 4.
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems is a compliance framework from European Union (EMA/EC) with 6 domains and 17 controls that map to 314 other frameworks. The largest domains are Operational Phase - Data Management (5 controls), General Requirements (Annex 11) (3 controls), Operational Phase - Release and Continuity (3 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (6)
General Requirements (Annex 11)
Operational Phase - Change and Configuration
Operational Phase - Data Management
Operational Phase - Release and Continuity
Operational Phase - Security and Access
Project Phase
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Clause 4 | Validation |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems, you already cover:
FDA 21 CFR Part 11
76%
13 controls mapped
Compare →NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
53%
9 controls mapped
Compare →South Korea ISMS-P
47%
8 controls mapped
Compare →+ 311 more: NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security (41%), GAMP 5 - Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (41%)
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What is Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems and who does it apply to?
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems is a compliance framework from European Union (EMA/EC) with 6 domains and 17 controls. Annex 11 (revised 2022) provides guidance on the application of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) to computerised systems used throughout the pharmaceutical lifecycle, including manufacturing, quality control, laboratory testing, and distribution. It addresses system validation, data integrity, security, change control, backup and recovery, and the overall lifecycle management of computerised systems. Published by the European Commission as part of EudraLex Volume 4. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems actually require?
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems has 17 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Operational Phase - Data Management (5 controls), General Requirements (Annex 11) (3 controls), Operational Phase - Release and Continuity (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems do I already cover?
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems maps to 314 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are FDA 21 CFR Part 11 (76% coverage), NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 (53% coverage), South Korea ISMS-P (47% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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