Standard Operating Procedure for Tablet Printing Process

1. Purpose

The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to outline the systematic and controlled process for tablet printing to ensure the quality and legibility of printed information on tablets in compliance with the pharmaceutical industry standards and regulations.

2. Scope

This SOP applies to all personnel involved in the tablet printing process, including operators, technicians, and quality assurance staff.

3. Responsibilities

• Printing Operator: Responsible for setting up and operating the tablet printing equipment as per the defined procedure.
• Quality Assurance (QA) Staff: Responsible for ensuring that the tablet printing process is performed according to this SOP and all required quality checks are performed.
• Production Supervisor: Responsible for overseeing the tablet printing process and ensuring compliance with this SOP.

4. Procedure

4.1 Preparation of Tablet Printing Equipment:

• Before starting the tablet printing process, the printing equipment should be cleaned and sanitized as per the cleaning SOP.
• Verify that the printing machine is calibrated and set to the correct settings for the specific tablet batch.
• Ensure that the appropriate printing plates or stamps with the correct product information are available and in good condition.

4.2 Tablet Printing Process:

• Carefully load the tablets into the printing machine’s feed system, ensuring that the tablets are properly aligned.
• Set the printing