- Fundamental SOPs. These give instructions how to make SOPs of the other categories.
- Methodic SOPs. These describe a complete testing system or method of investigation.
- SOPs for safety precautions.
- Standard procedures for operating instruments, apparatus and other equipment.
- SOPs for analytical methods.
- SOPs for the preparation of reagents.
- SOPs for receiving and registration of samples.
- SOPs for Quality Assurance.
- SOPs for archiving and how to deal with complaints.
a. who can or should make which type of SOP;
b. to whom proposals for a SOP should be submitted, and who adjudges the draft;
c. the procedure of approval;
d. who decides on the date of implementation, and who should be informed;
e. how revisions can be made or how a SOP can be withdrawn.
1. Each page should have a heading and/or footing mentioning:a. date of approval and/or version number;
b. a unique title (abbreviated if desired);
c. the number of the SOP (preferably with category);
d. page number and total number of pages of the SOP.
e. the heading (or only the logo) of originals should preferably be printed in another colour than black.
1. Taking initiative for drafting
2. Drafting the document
3. Verifying
4. Authorizing
5. Implementing/using
6. Copy for information
7. Checking implementation
8. Archiving
Fig. 2-1. Matrix of information organization (see text).
- SOP number
- version number
- date of issue
- date of expiry
- title
- author
- status (title submitted; being drafted; draft ready; issued)
- department of holders/users
- names of holders
- number of copies per holder if this is more than one
- registration number of SOPs to which reference is made
- historical data (dates of previous issues)
LOGO | STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE | Page: 1 # 2 | |
Model: F 002 | Version: 1 | Date: 95-06-21 | |
Title: Administration of Standard Operating Procedures | File: |
- F 011 | The preparation of SOPs for apparatus |
- F 012 | The preparation of SOPs for methods |
- PROJ 001 | The preparation of SOPs for special investigations |
Author: | Sign.: |
QA Officer (sign.): | Date of Expiry: |
LOGO | STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE | Page: 1 # 2 | |
Model: F 002 | Version: 1 | Date: 95-11-28 | |
Title: The Use of Laboratory Notebooks | File: |
F 001 | Administration of SOPs |
PROJ 001 | The preparation of SOPs for Special Investigations |
Author: | Sign.: |
QA Officer (sign.): | Date of Expiry: |
Date/Signature | SUBJECT |
Signature: ______________________ | WO/Test no. __________________ |
Date: __________________________ | File: _________________________ |