Fundamentals of AQL Testing in Packaging Control - Online Training Recording
Course No. 21425
Speakers
Torsten Kneuss
Bayer
Objectives
In this online course, you will learn the fundamentals of AQL Testing in Packaging/Device Control. AQL testing as part of the incoming good inspection process is commonly used. But still, questions often arise. It is this webinar’s aim to aid here and to explain statistical fundamentals behind the AQL testing concept, like, for example:
Definition of AQL – what does it mean in regard to the accepted lot? What is the level of possible defects?
How to use defect evaluation lists?
How are quality levels determined and how is the number of units to be inspected calculated?
What does AQL testing look like for supplier and user?
What has to be done when AQL limits are exceeded?
Background
Usually, the responsibility of ensuring the container/device quality upon delivery to users (e.g. pharmaceutical companies) rests with the manufacturers (suppliers) of packaging materials. However, users are held responsible by regulatory requirements to ensure suitability of containers/devices for their products. Therefore, users should conduct sampling of incoming packaging/ device lots to confirm their acceptability according to predetermined quality agreements.
Expecting defect-free containers from a supplier does not eliminate the need for some degree of incoming and online inspection, as well as post-packaging inspection. However, acceptance sampling of incoming batches by users has its limitations. Care should be taken to understand the “risks” of the sampling plan and the defined defect class / Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs). Every AQL testing contains the statistical possibility of accepting a lot that is “bad” or rejecting a lot that is “good” (consumer’s and producer’s risk).
Since it is not practical to inspect incoming lots to 100% and to expect container lots to be free of imperfections, it is important that users and suppliers consistently define sample sizes, attributes and AQLs. Defect evaluation lists containing sample sizes, defect classes (Critical, Major or Minor), attributes and AQLs can provide such consistency.
Target Group
This online event is designed for all employees working in the pharmaceutical industry (including drug device combination products), for suppliers of packaging materials & devices and to all who have to deal with the manufacture, quality assurance/ control and release of packaging materials /devices.
Technical Requirements
To participate in an on demand training course or webinar, you do not need any software. The recordings are made available via a streaming server. In general, the recording is provided in MP4 format, which any PC (Microsoft Windows, Apple IOS) or tablet can easily Display.
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Please be aware: The recording does not include the Q & A sessions.
Training Course Documentation and Certificate: The presentations will be made available as PDF files via download shortly before the online training course. After the event, you will automatically receive your certificate of participation.
Programme
Practical Challenges & Definitions
Definition of lot size/batch size
Distribution of defects
Attributes testing vs. variable testing
Introduction to Statistics
Probability calculus
Define the confidence level (95%; 99%)
Standard Statistical Distributions (Normal, Binomial)
Sampling Plans
Methods to determine sample sizes (ISO 2859, ISO 3951)
Single, Double, Multiple Sampling Plans
Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)
Definition of AQL
Producer Risk/Consumer Risk
Operating Characteristic
Defect Evaluation Lists
General methods for Defect Evaluation/AQL assignment
Public Defect Evaluation Lists
Acceptance Sampling by Attributes (ISO 2859)
Use of ISO 2859
Acceptance Sampling by Variables (ISO 3951)
Use of ISO 3951
Other statistical tools
Significance testing
Setting specifications (defining LSL/USL)
Process capability (Cpk)
Recording from 23 November 2023 Duration of the recording: 3h 53min
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