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 (20)
Audit Trail
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GMP11-10 | Audit Trails |
Change
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GMP11-17 | Change and Configuration Management |
Compliance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GMP11-25 | Inspection Readiness |
Data Integrity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GMP11-07 | Data Integrity ALCOA Plus |
| GMP11-08 | Data Input Accuracy Checks |
| GMP11-09 | Accuracy and Range Checks at Interfaces |
| GMP11-22 | Time Stamp and System Clock |
E-Signatures
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GMP11-11 | Electronic Signatures |
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 |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GMP11-02 | Personnel and Responsibilities |
Lifecycle
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GMP11-18 | Periodic Evaluation |
| GMP11-24 | Decommissioning and Data Migration |
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 |
Operations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GMP11-19 | Incident Management |
| GMP11-20 | Batch Release Using Electronic Records |
Project Phase
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Clause 4 | Validation |
Records
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GMP11-16 | Archiving |
| GMP11-21 | Printouts and Verification |
Resilience
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GMP11-14 | Backups |
| GMP11-15 | Business Continuity |
Risk
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GMP11-01 | Risk Management Approach |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GMP11-12 | Access Control and Identity Management |
| GMP11-13 | Periodic Access Review |
| GMP11-23 | Security and Cybersecurity Safeguards |
Supplier
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GMP11-03 | Suppliers and Service Providers |
Validation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GMP11-04 | Validation Lifecycle |
| GMP11-05 | User Requirements Specification (URS) |
| GMP11-06 | Configuration Management |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems, you already cover:
AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance for the Water Sector (American Water Works Association)
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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 20 domains and 48 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 48 controls organised across 20 domains. The largest domains are General Requirements (9 controls), Operational Phase - Data Management (5 controls), Data Integrity (4 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 651 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance for the Water Sector (American Water Works Association) (17% coverage), CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) (17% coverage), ASIC Cyber Resilience Good Practices (17% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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