EU GMP Annex 11 — Computerised Systems
EU GMP Annex 11 (revised 2011) provides guidance on the application of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) to computerised systems used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control. Published by the European Commission as part of EudraLex Volume 4. Covers the complete lifecycle of computerised systems from specification through decommissioning. Key topics include risk management, validation, data integrity, electronic signatures, batch release, and cloud computing. Applicable to all computerised systems used in GMP-regulated activities.
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Framework Domains (6)
General Requirements
Six general requirements that apply across all four pillars
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Clause 1 | Risk management |
| Clause 2 | Personnel |
| Clause 3 | Suppliers and service providers |
| TNFD-GR-1 | Materiality |
| TNFD-GR-2 | Scope of Disclosures |
| TNFD-GR-3 | Location of Nature-related Issues |
| TNFD-GR-4 | Integration with Other Sustainability Disclosures |
| TNFD-GR-5 | Time Horizons |
| TNFD-GR-6 | Engagement with Affected Stakeholders |
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU GMP Annex 11 — Computerised Systems?
EU GMP Annex 11 — Computerised Systems is a compliance framework from European Union (EMA/EC) with 6 domains and 23 controls. EU GMP Annex 11 (revised 2011) provides guidance on the application of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) to computerised systems used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control. Published by the European Commission as part of EudraLex Volume 4. Covers the complete lifecycle of computerised systems from specification through decommissioning. Key topics include risk management, validation, data integrity, electronic signatures, batch release, and cloud computing. Applicable to all computerised systems used in GMP-regulated activities. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EU GMP Annex 11 — Computerised Systems have?
EU GMP Annex 11 — Computerised Systems has 23 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are General Requirements (9 controls), Operational Phase — Data Management (5 controls), Operational Phase — Release and Continuity (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EU GMP Annex 11 — Computerised Systems map to?
EU GMP Annex 11 — Computerised Systems maps to 631 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance for the Water Sector (American Water Works Association) (35% coverage), CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) (35% coverage), ASIC Cyber Resilience Good Practices (35% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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