A SEMINAR ON

Master Formula And

Batch
MaNUFACTURING
Record

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Introduction:
 MFR:
 Definition:
“An approved master document that
describes the full process of
manufacturing for the batch of specific
product.”

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Definition:
According to various guidelines,
WHO

EU

Health Canada
US
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Different Names Of MFR:

MFR (INDIA)
MFPI(TGA , AUSTRALIA)
MMI AND MPI (MCC IN SA)
MFPI (WHO)

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A MFR is required for each batch and batch
size.
 Definition of Batch:
It is single process or series of process.
 Definition of Lot:
It is the final product in the final container.
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Instructions for the preparation of
MFR :

 Purpose
 Objective
Scope

 Responsibility   

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Procedure :
Master document include following:
 The name and reference code.
 The proprietary name, generic name, strength ,
batch size of the product.
 The expected final yield.
 Processing instructions.
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Instructions for In-process controls.
 Storage conditions.
Packing detail.
Abbreviations.

Copies to Distribution Sites. 

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Content of MPF (WHO):
 Name with reference code.
 Description.

 List of starting material.

 Final yield.
 Location.

 Process instruction.
 Storage.

 Precaution.
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Contents of MPF (WHO):
 Name of the product.
 Description.
 Pack size.
 Complete list of packaging material.
 Relevant printed packaging materials &
Specimens.
 Special precautions.
 Description of the packaging operation.
 Details of in-process controls with instructions. 10
Batch Processing & Control Record:
 Definition :

B.P.C.R. is primarily a replica of the M.P.C.R.,

additionally it gives the actual process record of the batch
produced and help in maintaining the complete production
and control history of the batch.

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Different Names of BPCR:
 BMR (INDIA)
 BP and BPR (WHO)
 BMR and BPR (MCC, SA)
 BP and BPR (MHRA)

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 BPCR are required to be maintained for each batch of product
manufactured.
 These should be based on MFR.

 Method of preparation of BPCR should be such that transcription

errors do not occur.

 Before any process begins a check should be made to ensure that

all work stations are clear of previous product, material and
documents. This check should be recorded.

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Essential Components of a Batch
Record:
 Document Identification.
 Company Name.
 Dates of Manufacturing.
 Product Identification.
A step by step account of the processing and
testing to be done.
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 The monitoring specifications-how will the
operators know if the process is proceeding
properly.
 Raw data must be collected and blanks must be
filled in with the information.
 Materials and equipment used .
 Signatures required.

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Batch Processing Records:
A batch processing record should be kept for each
batch processed.
 It should be based on the relevant parts.
 Before any processing begins, a check should be
made.
 This check should be recorded.

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Content of BPR:
 Name , number of the batch being manufactured.
 Dates and times.
 Name of the person responsible.
 Batch / lot number and the quantity of each
starting material actually weighed.
 Relevant processing operation.
 Amount of product obtained.
 Notes on special problems.
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Batch Packaging Records:

A batch packaging record should be kept for each

batch or part batch processed.
 Based on the relevant parts of the approved
packaging instructions.
 Before any packaging operation begins, checks should
be made.
 These checks should be recorded.
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Content of BPR:
 Name , batch number, quantity of bulk product.
 Date and Time.
 The name of the responsible person.
 Identity.
 Details of the packaging operations.
 Batch number, expiry date, and any additional
overprinting
 Special problems. 19
Basic Difference: B/W MPCR and
BPCR:-
 MPCR is the type of master document, means with the
help of MPCR only, the BPCR is prepared.
 BPCR is unique batch wise, means all batches have
their individual BPCR.
 Moreover BPCR contains ‘Date and Time’, that when
the batch was processed.
 MPCR is the reference copy.
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Example of BMR:
Name of product: Alerid Tablet
Batch no.:
Batch size:
Date of Mfg commencement:
Date of Mfg Completed:
Sr. Ingredient A.R. No. Quantity Weighed Checked Prepared Date & Time
No. (Kg) by by by

Temperature: C
0

Humidity: % Page No. 21

Stage: Shifting or sieving
Name of product:
Batch no.:
Sr. Ingredient Equip- Equip- Equip- Sieve Previous Operat- Sign Of
No. ment ment ment no. # Product or superv-
No. cleaned checked iser
by by

Date: Started on:

Completed on:
Time:
Temp.: 0C. Humidity: %.
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Stage: Mixing
Name of product:
Batch no.:
Sr. Ingredient Added Checked Equip- Equip- Equip- Previous Date
No. By by ment ment ment Product And
No. cleaned checked time
by by

Time of mixing: Mins.

Temperature: 0C
Humidity: %

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Stage : Drying
Name of product:
Batch no.:

Equip- Previous Inlet Outlet Time IPQC Operator Checked

ment Product Temp.(0C) Temp. Of L.O.D. By
No. (0C) Drying

Temperature: C0 Date & Time :

Humidity: %

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Stage: Milling
Name of product:
Batch no.:

Equip- Previous Mesh Operator Checked Date

ment No. Product Size By And
Time

Practical Yield: %.
Temperature: 0C
Humidity: %.
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Stage: Lubrication
Name of product:
Batch no.:
Equip- Previous Time Lubrica- Lubricant Checked Verify Date
ment Product Of nt Added By By And
No. Blending Added By Time

Temperature: C0

Humidity: %.

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Stage: Compression
Name of product:
Batch no.:
Equip- Equip- Equip- Previous Speed Weighed Checked Date
ment ment ment Product Of By By And
No. cleaned checked Machine Time
by by

Temperature: C
0

Humidity: %.

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Stage: Coating
Name of product:
Batch no.:
Sr. Ingredient Equip- Previous Quantity A.R Weighed Checked Date
No ment Product No. By By And
No. Time

Temperature: C
0

Humidity: %.

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Stage: Packaging
Name of product:
Batch no.:

Date Equip- Equip- Equipment Line Checked Date

Of ment ment checked by Clearance By And
Packaging No. cleaned by Time

Temperature: C
0

Humidity: %.

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Stage: Storage

 Name of product:
 Batch no.:
 Date of completion:
 Mfg date:
 Exp date:
 Temperature: 0 C
 Humidity: %.
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MF and corresponding Batch Records:
 MF give the complete production instructions.
 Blank spaces are provided for the entry of data.
 The BPR is the approved copy of the master document with
filled in data entries.
 Once a final product has been produced, BR is comprised
of a single document.
 The product is a pool of several intermediates or final bulks
then the full batch record includes the individual batch
records of all the components.
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Issuing of MF copy as a blank BR:

 MF are almost invariably stored on the computer.

 QA is responsible to generate a copy.
 The MF should make reference to in process tests, QC
tests.
 The batch record, however, includes the record sheets of
all the production records and support records.

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 Masterformulae, once approved and signed,
should remain under the control of QA.

 Mastercopies of the MF can be distributed to

relevant departments if needed.

 There will obviously be company-by-company

differences in the details of the procedures for QA
approval and issuing of MF.

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Electronic MF and BR:
 The MF is invariably on the computer, and should be under
pass-word control of QA.
 Photocopies – stamped, numbered, and on a distribution list -
may be issued as reference copies to the relevant department
head.
 The electronic version may have the signature and date fields
typed in, e.g. "official copy signed by XXX”; “official copy
dated ddmmyy”.
 If the electronic copy is printed out as the BBR for each
production run, the QA department must stamp each page of the
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References :-
www.who.in

www.law.justia.com

www.ncbi.com

www.law.cornell.edu

www.cgmp.com

www.qualityassurancepharma.blogspot.com

 Prof. Manohar A.Potdar,“Pharmaceutical Quality

Assurance,”by Nirali Prakashan Page no.7.7-7.14 35
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