Table of Contents
Objective. 4
Scope. 4
General requirements. 4
Packaging barrier system performance requirements. 4
Packaging barrier system functionality requirements. 4
Packaging barrier system safety requirements. 4
Associated risks. 4
Applicable standards. 4
Quality systems. 5
Sampling. 5
Testing methods for validation of package barrier system.. 5
Testing methods and associated standards. 5
Description of test methods. 6
Seal strength test 6
Dye penetration test 6
Accelerated test 6
Tensile properties. 7
Gas transmission rate. 7
Sterility test 7
Package compatibility with sterilization method. 7
Paper and board — Determination of tensile strength after immersion in water 8
Paper and board – Determination of air permeance. 8
Paper and board — Determination of tensile properties. 8
Validation parameters of test methods. 8
Suitability of the testing methods (Rationale for the selection of the appropriate tests for the packaging system) 9
Seal strength test 9
Dye penetration test 9
Accelerated test 9
Tensile properties. 10
Gas transmission rate for plastic film.. 10
Package material compatibility with sterilization method. 10
Paper and board — Determination of tensile strength after immersion in water 10
Paper and board – Determination of air permeance. 10
Paper and board — Determination of tensile properties. 10
Acceptance criteria. 10
Determination of test method repeatability. 11
Determination of test method reproducibility. 11
Materials and preformed sterile barrier systems. 11
General requirements. 11
Microbial barrier properties. 12
Compatibility with the sterilization and labeling processes. 12
Storage and transport 12
Design and development requirements for packaging systems. 13
Package design & performance. 14
Packaging design for sterile and non-sterile products. 14
Packaging procedure. 15
Qualification of the packaging equipment 15
Description of equipment and how it works. 15
Qualification of the sealing equipment 16
Package routine plan of validation testing. 16
Package routine control 17
Re-validation of the packaging barrier system.. 17
Summary. 18
Conclusion. 18
References. 18
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