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Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Auditing

Independent GCP audits to verify clinical trial integrity, protect patient safety, and ensure data reliability, in full compliance with FDA, ICH E6(R2), and global regulatory standards.

ICH E6(R2) 21 CFR Part 312 Clinical Site Audits CRO Audits TMF Review

Ensuring Clinical Trial Integrity and Regulatory Compliance

Clinical research operates in one of the most heavily scrutinized regulatory environments in life sciences. GxP Global Quality Network's GCP auditing services provide sponsors, CROs, and academic research organizations with the independent oversight needed to ensure trial integrity, data reliability, and patient protection.

Our GCP audits are conducted in accordance with ICH E6(R2) Good Clinical Practice guidelines, FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 50, 54, 56, 312), and applicable EU Clinical Trials Regulation, providing you with defensible, comprehensive audit findings.

GCP Audit Services

  • Clinical investigator site audits (routine, for-cause, pre-approval)
  • Contract research organization (CRO) qualification and oversight audits
  • Sponsor quality assurance system audits
  • Investigational product (IP) management and accountability audits
  • Trial Master File (TMF) completeness and quality reviews
  • IRB/IEC and informed consent process audits
  • Central laboratory and specialty laboratory audits
  • Clinical data management and biostatistics audits

Key Areas of Evaluation

  • Protocol adherence and deviation management
  • Informed consent processes and documentation
  • Subject eligibility, enrollment, and retention practices
  • Investigational product storage, dispensing, and accountability
  • Safety reporting: AE/SAE identification and reporting timelines
  • Data accuracy, completeness, and source document verification
  • Regulatory file maintenance and sponsor oversight documentation

Deliverables

All GCP audit reports include: site-specific findings with risk classification, regulatory citation references, sponsor/CRO recommendations, and a CAPA response template to facilitate timely corrective actions and regulatory response preparation.

Quality standard: All GxP Global Quality Network engagements are led by senior-credentialed auditors with 20+ years of active GxP audit experience, regulatory currency across FDA, EMA, MHRA, and Health Canada standards, and direct accountability for every deliverable.