The principles outlined in this Standard provide a comprehensive basis for the quality management system used in the manufacture of OTC drugs. Implementation of these principles shall result in the achievement of three main objectives:
— achieve OTC drug realization – The organization shall implement and maintain a system that delivers cosmetics with the quality attributes necessary to meet the requirements and expectations of customers, retailers, and regulatory authorities;
— establish and maintain a state of control – The organization shall ensure the manufacture and supply of cosmetics is in accordance with this Standard, thus providing customers with some assurance of continued suitability and reliability of supply; and
— facilitate continual improvement – The organization shall collect objective evidence to continually develop and enhance the application of these quality management system principles to further assure cosmetics consistency. |