Change Control Classifications

Inadequate change control procedures end up creating a huge risk of non-compliance. It would be very difficult to carefully manage change control in a large company without a robust change control system. An effective change control system is one of the cornerstones of a productive organizational quality system. Change control can be instrumental in ensuring continuous control over changes to facilities, equipment, processes, and specifications. A classification procedure may help in determining the level of testing, validation, and documentation needed to justify changes to a validated process.