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CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
+27 81 041 7673
training@eubiz.co.za
68 Sunstone Street, Germiston, 1401
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Laboratory & Microbiology

Out of Specification Investigations

Duration
2 Days
Delivery
In-house, public or online
From
R10,000 per delegate
Certificate
On completion
Course overview

An out of specification result is treated as a problem with the sample until somebody proves otherwise, which is exactly the wrong way round. This course covers investigating them defensibly.

What you will be able to do
  • Respond to an out of specification result correctly
  • Run a laboratory phase investigation properly
  • Decide when retesting is justified and when it is not
  • Extend the investigation beyond the laboratory
  • Reach and document a supportable conclusion
  • Handle trends, repeats and regulatory scrutiny
Who should attend
  • Laboratory analysts and supervisors
  • Quality assurance and quality control staff
  • Production staff involved in investigations
  • Regulatory affairs and compliance personnel
Course outline
01
Assuming the sample is wrong until proven otherwise
02
First response, retaining the data and not repeating too soon
03
Phase one: the laboratory investigation and hypothesis testing
04
Retesting and resampling, when each is justifiable
05
Phase two: production, materials and the wider investigation
06
Reaching a conclusion the evidence actually supports
07
Invalidation, trending, repeats and what inspectors look for
Upcoming public sessions
DatesVenueDurationFee per delegate
3 to 4 Nov 2026Durban2 DaysR10,000
23 to 24 Nov 2026Cape Town2 DaysR10,000
1 to 2 Dec 2026Johannesburg2 DaysR10,000
11 to 12 Jan 2027London2 DaysUS$1,100
9 to 10 Feb 2027Dubai2 DaysUS$1,100
3 to 4 May 2027Pretoria2 DaysR10,000
5 to 6 Jul 2027Durban2 DaysR10,000
Fees exclude VAT. This course can also be delivered in-house at your premises on dates that suit your team, or live online.
To book or ask for an in-house quote

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