21 CFR Part 226 · Current Good Manufacturing Practice for Type a Medicated Articles

§ 226.80 Packaging and labeling

Subpart D - Packaging and Labeling Official text on eCFR Amendment history

(a) Packaging and labeling operations shall be adequately controlled:

(1) To assure that only those Type A medicated article(s) that have met the specifications established in the master-formula records shall be distributed.

(2) To prevent mixups during the packaging and labeling operations.

(3) To assure that correct labeling is employed for each Type A medicated article(s).

(4) To identify Type A medicated article(s) with lot or control numbers that permit determination of the history of the manufacture and control of the batch of Type A medicated article(s).

(b) Packaging and labeling operations shall provide:

(1) For storage of labeling in a manner to avoid mixups.

(2) For careful checking of labeling for identity and conformity to the labeling specified in the batch-production records.

(3) For adequate control of the quantities of labeling issued for use with the Type A medicated article(s).

(c) Type A medicated article(s) shall be distributed in suitable containers to insure the safety, identity, strength, and quality of the finished product.

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What FDA inspectors cite under § 226.80

Form FDA 483 observations citing this section, fiscal years 2011–2025 (Veterinary Medicine).

  • Lot number on label 1
  • Label examination 1
  • Controls to prevent mixups 1
  • Quantities of labels issued 1

Amendment history

Federal Register documents that created or amended this section.