21 CFR 111.117 - What quality control operations are required for equipment, instruments, and controls?

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 12, 2026

Title 21 - Food and Drugs last revised: Dec 18, 2026

§ 111.117 - What quality control operations are required for equipment, instruments, and controls?

Quality control operations for equipment, instruments, and controls must include:

(a) Reviewing and approving all processes for calibrating instruments and controls;

(b) Periodically reviewing all records for calibration of instruments and controls;

(c) Periodically reviewing all records for calibrations, inspections, and checks of automated, mechanical, or electronic equipment; and

(d) Reviewing and approving controls to ensure that automated, mechanical, or electronic equipment functions in accordance with its intended use.

authority: 21 U.S.C. 321,342,343,371,374,381,393; 42 U.S.C. 264.

source: 72 FR 34942, June 25, 2007, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 21 CFR 111.117