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.
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Framework Domains (6)
General Requirements (Annex 11)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Clause 1 | Risk management |
| Clause 2 | Personnel |
| Clause 3 | Suppliers and service providers |
Operational Phase - Change and Configuration
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Clause 10 | Change and configuration management |
| Clause 11 | Periodic evaluation |
Operational Phase - Data Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Clause 5 | Data |
| Clause 6 | Accuracy checks |
| Clause 7 | Data storage |
| Clause 8 | Printouts |
| Clause 9 | Audit trails |
Operational Phase - Release and Continuity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Clause 15 | Batch release |
| Clause 16 | Business continuity |
| Clause 17 | Archiving |
Operational Phase - Security and Access
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Clause 12 | Security |
| Clause 13 | Incident management |
| Clause 14 | Electronic signatures |
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 →NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security
41%
7 controls mapped
Compare →+ 295 more: GAMP 5 - Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (41%), FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314) (41%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems?
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.
How many controls does Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems have?
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.
What frameworks does Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems map to?
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems maps to 298 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are FDA 21 CFR Part 11 (76% coverage), NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 (53% coverage), NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security (41% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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