Ensuring compliance with quality management and regulatory standards such as ISO or GMP requires an understanding of parameters influencing the accuracy of weighing processes. In highly regulated industries where consumer safety is at stake – such as food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical or automotive production – it can also mean being subjected to frequent audits.
Thorough risk analysis before acquiring weighing systems and instrument verification between service visits can help put regulatory guidelines into effective practice while reducing costs and increasing productivity and product safety. Helpful actions include:
- determining required process tolerances
- selecting appropriate technology
- documenting compliance
- setting adequate testing and calibration schedules
- choosing appropriate performance measures
Instituting relatively simple weighing tests as part of standard operating procedures (SOPs) can help assure top quality product and audit results. Good Weighing Practice (GWP) the global weighing guideline developed by Mettler Toledo can help, regardless of the manufacturer of a particular scale or balance.
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