ECA to Release Updated Visual Inspection Guidance at October 2025 Conference

Attendees of the upcoming ECA Conference on Visual Inspection of Parenterals, scheduled for 22–23 October 2025 in Vienna, Austria, will receive the latest edition of the ECA Guidance Document on Visual Inspection of Parenterals. Developed by the ECA Visual Inspection Group, the guidance covers comprehensive aspects of manual, automated, and semi-automated inspections.

Key chapters include inspection of difficult-to-inspect units, defect classification and trending, batch release procedures, and handling of distributed product concerns. It also addresses qualification, validation, and revalidation practices essential for maintaining compliance in both manual and automated systems.

This updated document serves as a critical resource for professionals involved in the quality control of sterile products, offering detailed strategies to enhance inspection reliability and regulatory alignment.

Conference participants will receive a free printed copy of the guidance. Additional details, including the full agenda, are available in the conference programme and on the ECA Visual Inspection website.

31-07-2025