Standard Operating Procedure for Documenting the Movement of Raw Materials Within Storage Areas
Department | Warehouse / Quality Assurance |
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SOP No. | SOP/RM/173/2025 |
Supersedes | SOP/RM/173/2022 |
Page No. | Page 1 of 15 |
Issue Date | 08/04/2025 |
Effective Date | 15/04/2025 |
Review Date | 08/04/2026 |
1. Purpose
This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines the method for accurately documenting the movement of raw materials within storage areas to ensure traceability, prevent mix-ups, and maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
2. Scope
This SOP applies to all warehouse and quality assurance (QA) personnel responsible for the storage, movement, and tracking of raw materials in designated storage areas, including quarantine, approved, and rejected zones.
3. Responsibilities
- Warehouse Personnel: Ensure correct documentation of all material movements within storage areas.
- Logistics Team: Oversee transportation and verify movement records.
- Quality Assurance (QA): Review and audit movement records for accuracy and compliance.
4. Accountability
The Warehouse Manager is accountable for maintaining accurate movement records, and the QA Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with documentation protocols.
5. Procedure
5.1 Movement Authorization
- Request for Movement:
- Submit a Raw Material Movement Request Form (Annexure-1) to the Warehouse Supervisor for
approval.
Verify that the material’s status (quarantine, approved, or rejected) aligns with the movement request.
Approval Process:
- The Warehouse Supervisor reviews the request, confirms availability of storage space, and authorizes the movement.
- Document approval details in the Movement Authorization Log (Annexure-2).
5.2 Material Movement Documentation
- Recording Movement Details:
- Record each movement in the Raw Material Movement Log (Annexure-3), including material name, batch number, origin, destination, and reason for movement.
- Ensure dual verification (by two warehouse personnel) of high-risk material movements.
- Barcode Scanning (if applicable):
- Use barcode scanners to track movement electronically and link the data to the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- Maintain digital logs in the Electronic Movement Record (Annexure-4).
5.3 Special Handling and Segregation
- Hazardous and Sensitive Materials:
- Follow special handling procedures for hazardous, temperature-sensitive, or light-sensitive materials.
- Document these movements separately in the Special Material Movement Log (Annexure-5).
- Segregation Requirements:
- Ensure materials with different statuses (approved, rejected, quarantined) are moved to clearly marked and segregated areas.
- Update the Segregation Compliance Log (Annexure-6) after each movement.
5.4 Reconciliation and Audit
- Daily Reconciliation:
- At the end of each day, reconcile physical inventory with documented movements.
- Record reconciliation findings in the Daily Movement Reconciliation Log (Annexure-7).
- QA Audits:
- The QA department conducts weekly audits of movement records to verify compliance.
- Document audit findings in the Movement Audit Log (Annexure-8).
5.5 Training and Compliance
- Employee Training:
- Conduct quarterly training sessions for warehouse staff on movement documentation protocols.
- Maintain training records in the Movement Documentation Training Log (Annexure-9).
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure that documentation practices align with GMP, FDA, and WHO standards.
- Conduct bi-annual reviews of SOP effectiveness and compliance.
6. Abbreviations
- SOP: Standard Operating Procedure
- GMP: Good Manufacturing Practice
- QA: Quality Assurance
- WMS: Warehouse Management System
7. Documents
- Raw Material Movement Request Form (Annexure-1)
- Movement Authorization Log (Annexure-2)
- Raw Material Movement Log (Annexure-3)
- Electronic Movement Record (Annexure-4)
- Special Material Movement Log (Annexure-5)
- Segregation Compliance Log (Annexure-6)
- Daily Movement Reconciliation Log (Annexure-7)
- Movement Audit Log (Annexure-8)
- Movement Documentation Training Log (Annexure-9)
8. References
- 21 CFR Part 211 – Current Good Manufacturing Practice for Finished Pharmaceuticals
- WHO Guidelines on Good Storage and Distribution Practices
- FDA Guidance for Industry on Documentation Standards
9. SOP Version
Version: 2.0
10. Approval Section
Prepared By | Checked By | Approved By | |
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Annexure-1: Raw Material Movement Request Form
Date | Material Name | Batch Number | Current Location | Requested Location | Reason for Movement | Requested By |
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08/04/2025 | API X | Batch 12345 | Quarantine Area | Approved Storage | QC Approval Received | Ravi Kumar |
Annexure-2: Movement Authorization Log
Date | Material Name | Batch Number | Authorized By | Signature |
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08/04/2025 | API X | Batch 12345 | Neha Verma |
Annexure-3: Raw Material Movement Log
Date | Material Name | Batch Number | Origin | Destination | Moved By | Verified By |
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08/04/2025 | API X | Batch 12345 | Quarantine Area | Approved Storage | Amit Joshi | Priya Singh |
Revision History:
Revision Date | Revision No. | Revision Details | Reason for Revision | Approved By |
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01/01/2024 | 1.0 | Initial Version | New SOP Implementation | QA Head |
08/04/2025 | 2.0 | Updated movement documentation procedures and included electronic tracking logs. | Regulatory Update | QA Head |