Written procedures [prescribing and describing the steps to be taken in normal and defined conditions] which are necessary to assure control of production and processes.
A comprehensive book of a company's policies and procedures. Also called SOP.
Written procedures designed to ensure data and analysis quality by requiring uniform performance of specific functions by the group(s) that fall within their scope. An SOP is designed to provide a high level overview of tasks or functions performed. An SOP, by definition, must be followed unless a documented exception is approved.
Guidelines and procedures used by government organizations in carrying out policy.
Written procedures to accomplish all normally planned seasonal and or scheduled procedures on board the spacecraft under normal conditions.
Official, detailed, written instructions for the management of clinical trials. SOPs ensure that all the functions and activities of a clinical trial are carried out consistently and efficiently.
Detailed written instructions for performing various steps in manufacturing, quality control, clinical procedures, etc, to achieve standardized, uniform performance of each step.
Detailed, written instructions to achieve uniformity of the performance of a specific function.
Written documents specifying the procedures that must be followed to ensure the quality and integrity of the study.
Internal procedures for manufacturing and quality control of dietary supplements.
A prescribed written procedure outlining how recurring tasks, duties and functions are to be performed organization-wide.
Detailed written procedures for the uniform performance of a function. (Federal regulations tell "what" to do, but not "how" to do it. Individual institutions SOP outline the "how" to do research at that institution.)