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Validation Master Plan
Top-level document describing the manufacturer's overall approach to qualification and validation activities.
Reviewed by Christian Espinosa, Founder, Blue Goat CyberLast reviewed May 5, 2026
Definition
A VMP defines scope, responsibilities, methodology, acceptance criteria, and deliverables across equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), process validation, computer system validation, and cleaning validation activities.What this means in practice
A well-maintained VMP makes inspection navigation dramatically easier and is expected by auditors at most established manufacturers.Primary references
3 sourcesLink health: 3 verified· last checked 2026-05-09
PIC/S·1FDA·1ISO·1
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PIC/S PI 006VerifiedPIC/Spicscheme.org
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FDA - Quality SystemsVerifiedFDAfda.gov
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ISO 13485 Standard PageVerifiedISOiso.org
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