Significance of Quality assurance
Quality assurance is a systematic process aimed at maintaining desired standards in products and services, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry. It encompasses a range of procedures that ensure the quality and efficacy of materials, compliance with regulatory requirements, and adherence to manufacturing standards. This includes evaluations during production, safety assessments for drug efficacy, and processes to ensure herbal products meet quality specifications. Overall, quality assurance serves to establish confidence in the safety and reliability of products throughout their lifecycle.
Synonyms: Quality control, Quality management, Quality assessment, Quality verification, Quality inspection, Quality evaluation, Quality audit., Inspection, Validation
In Dutch: Kwaliteitsborging; In Finnish: Laadunvarmistus; In Spanish: Seguro de calidad
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Hindu concept of 'Quality assurance'
In Hinduism, Quality assurance signifies the commitment to upholding specific standards in services and products, ensuring they consistently meet desired levels of quality in alignment with ethical and spiritual principles.
From: Katha Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary
(1) The maintenance of a desired level of quality in a service or product, ensuring it meets certain standards.[1]
The concept of Quality assurance in scientific sources
Quality assurance involves systematic processes that ensure product quality, especially in Ayurvedic pharmaceutical manufacturing, by adhering to standards crucial for ASU drug safety and efficacy, as well as monitoring herbal formulations throughout production.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) Measures taken to ensure that products, particularly herbal medicines, maintain consistent quality and safety throughout production.[2] (2) Processes implemented to ensure the finished product complies with specified standards.[3] (3) An academic department at R.G. Sapkal College of Pharmacy, responsible for ensuring quality in pharmaceutical practices.[4] (4) Methods and procedures to ensure the quality of pharmaceutical substances and medicinals.[5] (5) A comprehensive concept that incorporates all variables affecting a product's quality, aiming to enhance product safety and manage associated risks.[6]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) The methods and processes applied to ensure that the purified Chitraka meets quality standards for future studies.[7] (2) A systematic approach to ensuring that products meet the agreed standards of quality throughout the manufacturing process.[8] (3) Measures taken to guarantee that herbal medicines meet the required standards and regulations.[9] (4) The practice of ensuring that medicinal products meet specific quality standards, critical in both modern and Ayurvedic medicine.[10] (5) Quality assurance encompasses measures taken to guarantee the quality and safety of herbal formulations, emphasizing the importance of proper methodologies and monitoring throughout the production process.[11]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) Processes employed to ensure that Rudra Taila meets established quality standards, including tests for heavy metals and microbial contamination.[12] (2) Processes ensuring that research and methodologies remain consistent and reliable, as mentioned in the context of conducting studies.[13] (3) Processes and activities aimed at ensuring the quality of the manufacturing process and end products in accordance with GMP.[14] (4) The systematic process of ensuring that the products meet established standards and are safe for use.[15] (5) A systematic process to ensure that herbal products meet defined quality standards in every step from production to distribution.[16]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) Quality assurance refers to stringent control measures to ensure the safety and effectiveness of Ayurvedic medicines through standardization and testing.[17] (2) The systematic efforts aimed at ensuring that products meet certain quality standards, thus maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of Ayurvedic medicines.[18] (3) A systematic way of ensuring that the quality of Ayurvedic products meets established standards and regulations.[19] (4) The systematic process of ensuring that products and services meet the prescribed quality standards consistently.[20] (5) A management process that guarantees confidence that quality requirements of products and services will be fulfilled.[21]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) Measures taken to ensure the safety and efficacy of Ayurvedic products and therapies, addressing concerns from practitioners and patients.[22] (2) The systematic process of ensuring that the drug formulations meet established quality standards and efficacy, essential for global acceptance.[23] (3) Processes aimed at ensuring the safety, efficacy, and reliability of Ayurveda practices and treatments.[24] (4) The process of ensuring that herbal medicines meet certain standards of purity, safety, and efficacy.[25] (5) Processes to ensure that traditional medications meet required standards for efficacy and safety.[26]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) Procedures to ensure the quality and efficacy of the plant materials and their extracts as assessed in the study.[27] (2) The efforts made to ensure the consistency and safety of herbal products like Guduci Sattva through standardized manufacturing protocols.[28] (3) The procedures and processes implemented to ensure that products meet specific standards of quality, particularly in formulations containing metals or minerals.[29]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Processes and standards defined to ensure the reliability and accuracy of forensic DNA testing and analysis.[30] (2) Processes and measures used to ensure that diagnostic practices and laboratory results meet established standards of quality.[31]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) Measures taken to ensure that products meet certain standards of quality, essential in Ayurvedic pharmaceutical manufacturing.[32]