Gamp: Categories

Review your current system inventory. If a system labelled "Category 3" has configuration settings, user roles, or workflows, it may actually be Category 4—and your validation may be insufficient.

In the regulated life sciences industry (Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Medical Devices), ensuring that computer systems do not compromise patient safety, product quality, or data integrity is paramount. The GAMP 5 Guide (Good Automated Manufacturing Practice), published by ISPE, provides a practical, risk-based framework for validating these systems. gamp categories