No. However, the results these studies are required to be reliable and meaningful. For that reason, other certificates may be used in lieu of a GMP certification, such as a current Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) certificate or licence issued by a regulatory authority acceptable to the TGA or a current ISO 17025 accreditation certificate. Stability test methods used by the laboratory should be appropriately validated and documented according to the requirements of the Code.
The results the on-going stability monitoring studies must be considered as part of release for supply, which is the final step in manufacturing.
