SOP Guide for Pharma

SOP for Documenting the Movement of Raw Materials Within Storage Areas – V 2.0

SOP for Documenting the Movement of Raw Materials Within Storage Areas – V 2.0

Standard Operating Procedure for Documenting the Movement of Raw Materials Within Storage Areas

Department Warehouse / Quality Assurance
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

  1. 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

    1. 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.
    2. 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

    1. 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).
    2. 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

    1. 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).
    2. 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

    1. Employee Training:
      • Conduct quarterly training sessions for warehouse staff on movement documentation protocols.
      • Maintain training records in the Movement Documentation Training Log (Annexure-9).
    2. 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

    1. Raw Material Movement Request Form (Annexure-1)
    2. Movement Authorization Log (Annexure-2)
    3. Raw Material Movement Log (Annexure-3)
    4. Electronic Movement Record (Annexure-4)
    5. Special Material Movement Log (Annexure-5)
    6. Segregation Compliance Log (Annexure-6)
    7. Daily Movement Reconciliation Log (Annexure-7)
    8. Movement Audit Log (Annexure-8)
    9. 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
    Signature
    Date
    Name
    Designation
    Department

    Annexure-1: Raw Material Movement Request Form

    Date Material Name Batch Number Current Location Requested Location Reason for Movement Requested By
    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
    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
    08/04/2025 API X Batch 12345 Quarantine Area Approved Storage Amit Joshi Priya Singh

    Annexure-4: Electronic Movement Record

    Date Material Name Batch Number Movement ID Logged By Verified By
    08/04/2025 API X Batch 12345 EMR001 Ravi Kumar Neha Verma

    Annexure-5: Special Material Movement Log

    Date Material Name Batch Number Type Origin Destination Handled By
    08/04/2025 Hazardous Solvent Y Batch 67890 Flammable Hazardous Storage Processing Area Ajay Sharma

    Annexure-6: Segregation Compliance Log

    Date Material Name Batch Number Original Status New Status Moved By Reviewed By
    08/04/2025 API Z Batch 11223 Quarantine Approved Kiran Patel QA Officer

    Annexure-7: Daily Movement Reconciliation Log

    Date Total Movements Recorded Physical Verification Status Verified By Remarks
    08/04/2025 15 Matched QA Auditor No Discrepancies

    Annexure-8: Movement Audit Log

    Date Audit Conducted By Total Records Reviewed Findings Corrective Actions
    08/04/2025 QA Manager 20 One Missing Entry Re-training Conducted

    Annexure-9: Movement Documentation Training Log

    Date Employee Name Training Topic Trainer Remarks
    08/04/2025 Sanjay Mehta Material Movement Documentation QA Supervisor Successfully Completed

    Revision History:

    Revision Date Revision No. Revision Details Reason for Revision Approved By
    01/01/2024 1.0 Initial Version New SOP Implementation QA Head
    08/04/2025 2.0 Updated documentation processes and added electronic tracking logs. Regulatory Update QA Head
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